H5N1 bird flu detection

THE H5N1 bird flu has been detected for the first time in Victoria, but despite noting the detection as ‘concerning’, key figures are reminding...

Five issues. One election.

WITH Victoria heading towards a crucial state election, across the next five weeks the North Central Review will be counting down our top five...

A health-first initiative

IN conjunction with Monash University, Northern Health has launched a landmark partnership which will see both parties seek to address occupational violence and aggression...

Gap filled for food

A SERVICE that serves people and working for the community is winning good reviews on social media, with NDIS participants also among the recipients...

Additional care for women

CHEMIST Care Now is being expanded to make healthcare more accessible, and is designed to save time and money.In July, adult women can access...

Push for hospital continues

THE Northern Councils Alliance (NCA), which includes the City of Whittlesea and the Mitchell Shire Council, have accelerated its advocacy efforts to build a...

Men urged to see GP

MEN’S Health Week 2026 was a reason for Member for McEwen Rob Mitchell to visit the Hidden Valley and Wallan District Men’s shed last...

New service at Beveridge

BEVERIDGE residents will soon have access to a fully bulk-billed local GP service, with Mitchell Shire Council teaming up to bring a new healthcare...

Easing women’s pain

MITCHELL Shire residents can now get vital pain relief, with the green whistle (Penthrox) available at Wallan Women’s Sexual and Reproductive Health Hub.The safe,...

NH team wins global award

NORTHERN Health’s Respiratory Asthma Service and the Clinical Leadership Effectiveness Outcomes (CLEO) Team have won the Primary and Home Care Award at an international...