BUZZ-Australia's Northern Star falls as investor Elliott presses for rebuilding shareholder value
** Shares of Northern Star Resources NST.AX fall 4.2% to A$17.77, their lowest level since March 24
** Activist investor Elliott Investment Management on Wednesday called on the gold miner to act immediately for restoring shareholder value, citing underperformance by strengthening its board and undertaking a strategic review
** Stock on track for its worst day in a week, if moves hold
** Australian gold stocks .AXGD down 3.6% in current session
** Stock down 33.5%, YTD
