Humid weather brings out Australia's deadly funnel web
One of the world's most venomous spiders, Australia's funnel-web, is enjoying the summer so much it appears to have brought forward its annual mating ritual, according to an expert.
SKIPPERS and sailors in the 100-strong fleet in today's Rolex Sydney to Hobart yacht race have been warned by officials about taking outside assistance during the 628-nautical mile race.
