Australia is grappling with a surge in venomous red fire ant populations after heavy rains forced them above ground. These aggressive insects from South America can cause severe allergic reactions ...

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CNN) — The number of people stung by red fire ants in Australia has increased significantly in past weeks, with 23 people requiring hospital treatment since the beginning of March ...

Since March 1, the National Fire Ant Eradication Program has received 60 reports of extreme reactions to fire ant stings requiring medical attention, with 23 people hospitalized, ABC reported.

What a moment it was to be in Newcastle today. Outside St James' Park, the only colours to be seen were black and white.