See every side of every news story
Get Started
SubscribeLogin
Israel-Hamas Conflict
Eid
Social Media
Natural Disasters
Artificial Intelligence
Donald Trump
Baseball
Tariffs
Stock Markets
Soccer
European Union
Real Estate
Education
Published • loading... • Updated

‘A tragedy’: Guru fined after Kiwi woman dies at magic mushroom retreat

  • A wellness ceremony involving mushroom tea resulted in the death of Rachael Dixon, 53, while two others were hospitalized during the event in Clunes, Victoria, Australia.
  • Prosecutor Senior Constable Kerrie Moroney stated that all participants consumed the mushroom tea consensually and understood the effects.
  • An autopsy could not determine Dixon's cause of death, and no charges were laid regarding her death.
  • Magistrate Julia Barling noted Mathews' cooperation with police and her early guilty plea, deciding not to record a conviction.
Insights by Ground AI
Does this summary seem wrong?

14 Articles

All
Left
7
Center
2
Right
3
New Hampshire BulletinNew Hampshire Bulletin
Lean Left

New Hampshire legislators attempt to reduce the punishments around magic mushrooms

The committee heard from constituents who described using small doses of psilocybin to deal with migraines. (Photo by Akchamczuk/Getty Images)After briefly considering legalizing the drug entirely for people 21 and older, a bipartisan group of New Hampshire lawmakers are trying to lessen the legal penalties for psilocybin, the recreational, hallucinogenic, and psychedelic drug commonly known as “magic mushrooms” or “shrooms.” The House Criminal …

Read Full Article
lasvegasoptic.comlasvegasoptic.com
Center

Amanita Muscaria Gummies: Top 10 Legal Shroom Edibles

Amanita muscaria could be considered a “magic mushroom.” However, unlike traditional magic mushrooms, they don’t contain psilocybin. They instead produce a psychoactive compound known as muscimol — which is legal in the United States.

Read Full Article
The ExaminerThe Examiner
+2 Reposted by 2 other sources
Lean Left

Healer admits mushroom trafficking before woman's death

A spiritual healer who served magic mushrooms at a retreat where a woman died has escaped conviction and...

Read Full Article
NZ HeraldNZ Herald
Center

‘A tragedy’: Guru fined after Kiwi woman dies at magic mushroom retreat

Respected wellness guru Diane Mathews has been fined $3000 after admitting she supplied magic mushrooms to a healing event where a woman died. Rachael Dixon...

·Auckland, New Zealand
Read Full Article
7NEWS Australia7NEWS Australia
Lean Right

Spiritual healer admits mushroom trafficking at retreat where woman died

The 53-year-old provided magic mushrooms to participants who had paid $500 to attend a Victorian retreat in 2024.

·Australia
Read Full Article
Sydney Morning HeraldSydney Morning Herald
Lean Left

Host of fatal ‘healing’ retreat guilty of drug trafficking

Police prosecutors said each participant had been aware of what they were consuming, and that Dixon died after consuming the magic mushrooms.

·Sydney, Australia
Read Full Article
Think freely.Subscribe and get full access to Ground NewsSubscriptions start at $9.99/yearSubscribe

Bias Distribution

  • 58% of the sources lean Left
58% Left
Factuality

To view factuality data please Upgrade to Premium

Ownership

To view ownership data please Upgrade to Vantage

Lynden Tribune broke the news in on Tuesday, March 11, 2025.
Sources are mostly out of (0)

Similar News Topics

Health

Health

Oceania

Oceania

Psychedelic Drugs

Psychedelic Drugs

You have read out of your 5 free daily articles.

Join us as a member to unlock exclusive access to diverse content.

News
For You
SearchBlindspotLocal