Flu (influenza). Flu is usually infectious a day before symptoms start and remains infectious for about five to six days. Children and people with lowered immune systems may be infectious for a few days longer.
Orphaned wombat Tonka, who was rescued by Sleepy Burrows Wombat Sanctuary, in Gundaroo, 30 kms north of Canberra, was seen pulling out clothes of the washing machine in the home of his carer Donna Stepan. He is seen 'burrowing' into the washing machine, pulling out clothes and inspecting the mysterious hole.
Southern hairy-nosed wombat The Southern hairy-nosed wombat is found in small pockets of semi-arid land in South Australia and Western Australia. In South Australia there are only six areas populated by the wombat; all west of the Murray River.ll three wombats are very similar in appearance, except for their faces. The hairy-nosed wombats have broad, rounded and flat snouts and the Bare-nosed wombat has a small, rather cute button like nose. The hairy-nosed wombats have large ears and soft fur whereas the Bare-nosed wombat has small ears and courser fur.