Water gum (Tristaniopsis laurina)

Water gum, also known as Kanooka gum

The tree you're referring to is the Water Gum (Tristaniopsis laurina). This small, slow-growing tree is native to Australia and typically found near the eastern coastline and along stream banks. Its trunks and branches are often shaped by the water current, indicating previous flood levels. The tree produces yellow flowers with a distinct, often considered unpleasant, odor.