Victorian Police have confirmed that the Australian Rachael Dixon died after consuming a drink containing magic mushrooms.


The death of a Melbourne woman after consuming a drink made with mushrooms has prompted fresh warnings from experts about mushroom foraging and cautions about the use of mushrooms as a drug.
Rachael Dixon became unwell after ingesting a drink police believe was made with mushrooms.

Authorities are now investigating the cause of her death.


Ringwood North woman Rachael Dixon, 53, has been remembered by friends and family as a deeply caring and loving woman.