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Hantavirus: here’s what you need to know about the infection that killed Gene Hackman’s wife, Betsy Arakawa

Gene Hackman and Betsy Arakawa Featureflash Photo Agency/Shutterstock Oscar-winning actor Gene Hackman and his wife Betsy Arakawa were found dead, along with their pet dog,…

mingooland · March 10, 2025 · 6 min read

‘Not unexpected’: Fourth poultry farm detects bird flu

Victoria’s bird flu outbreak has widened to a fourth poultry farm, in what authorities said was expected due to ongoing investigations. Agriculture Victoria has today…

mingooland · June 5, 2024 · 2 min read

Mother fighting for life after rare infection from dog bite

A Western Australian mother is fighting for her life after a dog bite turned into a potentially deadly infection. Tracy Ridout, 53, developed a rare…

mingooland · August 25, 2023 · 2 min read