Northern | Star Weekly
WEBAcknowledging women’s pain. News 20/07/2024. Women experience chronic pain at higher rates than men, according to Northern Health head of gynaecology Josephine Vivian-Taylor. Dr Vivian-Taylor said women are disproportionately affected...
Practical, stylish and easy to drive | Northern
WEB9 hours ago · The ASX is easy to drive and while not sporting it handles normal day-to-day driving competently. Ride comfort is good and the suppression of noise, vibration and harshness (NVH) works well. The 2.0-litre engine does not reach anything like peak power of 110 kW until 6000 rpm, while torque is similarly tardy, at 197 Nm at 4200 revs.
Schocktober to save lives | Northern
WEB8 hours ago · 02/10/2024. 270010_01. Ambulance Victoria is aiming to give more people the chance to survive a cardiac arrest during Shocktober. Beginning on Tuesday, October 1, Shocktober is a month-long campaign where Ambulance Victoria will be sharing inspiring stories, facts, and information aimed at reducing the …
Eagles re-sign imports | Northern
WEB10 hours ago · 02/10/2024. Lewayne Grant. (Ljubica Vrankovic) 424324_01. Craigieburn Eagles have re-signed their two imports for the Big V season. The Eagles started the announcements with the news that LeWayne Grant was returning to the men’s side. “LeWayne’s leadership, determination, and game-changing performances helped elevate us to the top, and ...
NBN tower works underway | Northern
WEB1 day ago · 01/10/2024. Works are being conducted in Lancefield North and Kalkallo. (Supplied) Upgrade works to the NBN fixed wireless network are continuing in Hume with planned outages and service interruptions expected. Fixed wireless technology is mainly used in expanding regional areas to connect homes …
MPs back incinerator campaign | Northern
WEB2 days ago · A community group, known as No Northern Incinerator Wollert, has formed to campaign against the facility. Last week, state Climate Action, Energy and Resources Minister and Mill Park MP Lily D’Ambrosio, Thomastown MP Bronwyn Halfpenny and Yan Yean MP Lauren Kathage and federal Scullin MP Andrew Giles announced they would work with No Northern ...
News - Northern
WEBSustainable tape contributing to circular economy. 22/09/2024. Yarra Valley Water is switching to recycled barricade tape at worksites, removing over 100 km of virgin plastic tape from circulation every year. The new...
News never more vital | Northern
WEB24/09/2024. Star Weekly owner and director Paul Thomas. By Paul Thomas*. On this World News Day, we are reminded of the invaluable role journalism plays in safeguarding our democracy, especially in regional and local towns across Australia. While global headlines may dominate, it’s the local stories that are the heartbeat of our communities.
Sport | Northern
WEBPerfect end to season for Plenty Valley Lions. 18/09/2024. Plenty Valley Lions timed their run to perfection to claim the FV state league 4 north championship and promotion. The Lions faced Moonee Valley Knights...
Record patient numbers put Northern Hospital under strain
WEB29/09/2021. Record numbers of patients are presenting to Northern Hospital for healthcare as the northern suburbs continue to be the centre of the latest COVID-19 outbreak. Northern Health chief operating officer Debra Bourne said 362 patients were seen at the hospital’s emergency department last night, following a record number of patients ...