Uni dentist closure

VOLUNTARY student unionism has claimed another scalp with the scrapping of Melbourne University's on-campus dental service. » more

Counting the cost of drug treatment

RECOVERING drug users are struggling to meet the cost of methadone programs, with some relapsing into heroin addiction after being forced to abandon treatment, a new survey has found. » more

Gay vows not new

MELBOURNE gay and lesbian couples have been marrying and divorcing each other for years, according to the Rev Heather Creighton. » more

Unleashing trouble

A DOGFIGHT has erupted between Melbourne Council and Royal Park users over changes to areas where dogs can roam off leads. » more

Meet spiders, no fear

DOES the thought of a hairy huntsman spider crawling up your bedroom wall send shivers shooting up your spine? » more

Exhibition part of early celebration

MELBOURNE celebrations for World Youth Day are under way. » more

Little non-nippers

FERRETS never bite the hand that feeds, says Jeremy Feiglin and it's just as well, given their powerful jaws. » more

Great expectations

A PREGNANT woman stands naked before an ugly industrial landscape with only a white cloth over her head. » more

Kimono along and join the fun

ONE week down, another to go. » more

Melbourne: Australia's new gay capital

IT IS official – Melbourne is more gay than Sydney. » more