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Acknowledging women’s pain. 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...
Capping education to cut immigration | Northern
1 day ago · The decision means the government has only has two sitting weeks left this year to pass the legislation which would cap new international student enrolments at 270,000 for 2025 and which is supposed to come into effect on January 1. By closing the already tight window to pass the bill even further, the government is now facing calls to delay ...
Fleetwood Drive finally re-opens | Northern
09/10/2024. Northern Metropolitan Liberal MP Evan Mulholland at Fleetwood Drive. (Supplied) Motorists will find it easier to navigate their way through Greenvale, with Fleetwood Drive finally re-opening. Fleetwood Drive was closed at Somerton Road to enable the construction of a new intersection 20 months ago. The work was meant to take six ...
Fighting childhood cancer | Northern
3 days ago · Donnybrook Primary School raised $786.71 for the Fight Cancer Foundation which will go towards providing accommodation for the families of children undergoing cancer treatment and supporting life-saving research. Through initiatives like Footy Colours Day, Fight Cancer Foundation ensures that children fighting cancer and their families are ...
News never more vital | Northern
24/09/2024. 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.
Mum's cry for change | Northern
Sep 16, 2024 · Moetu Tawhai. (Damjan Janevski) 429866_03. Afraa Kori. Bundoora’s Moetu Tawhai is fighting to stop knife crime, a painful reality she experienced as a mother and a teacher. As a former teacher at a northern suburbs school, Ms Tawhai noticed a change in school culture and students’ behaviour. “The shift towards incidents involving knives ...
Doctors push for fourth dose uptake | Northern
Aug 18, 2022 · Residents from across the northern and western suburbs of Melbourne are delaying their fourth dose of the COVID-19 vaccination, according …
Deadly line up set to rock | Northern
6 days ago · A celebration of First Nations’ culture and music, the event is a new joint initiative between the First Nations’ Assembly of Victoria and Wyndham City Council. The day will feature an all First Nations lineup that includes Dan Sultan, Mo’ju, Kutcha Edwards, Brolga and Madi Colville-Walker. Headliner Dan Sultan said he is excited to be ...
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Veteran Gabi and James Warnett from Bundoora, is a testament to service, community and family. They participated in the RSL Active Melbourne Zoo Family...
Man jailed for terrorism offences | Northern
4 days ago · The man, now aged 22, was sentenced by the Supreme Court on October 10 for being a member of Islamic State, a declared terrorist organisation, and for acts done in preparation for a terrorist act.