Medowie Mother,Shirley Benn battles Ross River Fever Medowie, Ferodale, Campvale by News Of The Area - Modern Media - February 28, 2017February 28, 2017 IN recent weeks, there have been new confirmed cases of Ross River Fever, a mosquito-borne infectious disease. Medowie mother Shirley Benn is the most recent confirmed case. Or CLICK FOR ADVERT QUOTE Shirley told News Of The Area, “My symptoms started last week with very sore feet, which quickly spread until I was