Talkback: hair today, gone tomorrow Some men take baldness in their stride, while for others it can be traumatic and a blow to their self esteem. LESS

Drug marketing Drug companies have a lot of influence on the choices doctors make. Why can't I see my grandkids? Loss of contact is one of the fastest growing problems affecting older Australians. Rudely Interrupted Melbourne-based band Rudely Interrupted has been invited to play for the United Nations next month, on the International Day for People with Disabilities. Multiple choice: fishing school In her latest series of Multiple Choice Susan Maushart is once again delving into some of the things that make us tick. LESS

Navy families Australian Navy families are looking forward to an unexpected Christmas present, announced yesterday. Religion, love and sexual desire Dr Patricia Weerakoon, the coordinator of Sydney University's sexual health graduate program, is on a mission to have sexual matters discussed within churches. Music Track - She was too good to me Caring for pets in times of crisis Going into hospital or moving into a nursing home can be very distressing and that stress can escalate dramatically when there is no-one to look after the family pet. Your feedback This week's mailbag covered grandparenting, flexible schooling and reaction to our story on pool drownings, which prompted Jacqui to write: LESS

Keynes revival The ideas of British economist John Maynard Keynes are back in vogue as the G20 nations try to fix the global financial crisis. Protecting kids in hospital Going to hospital is a traumatic experience for any child, but imagine how much more upsetting it would be if they were denied specialised care. Online genome tests The first online genome testing companies appeared only last year, but they're already sparking lots of debate in medical, scientific and ethics circles. Meet the listener: Steve Mars and the ute dogs Steve Mars considers himself a very lucky man. LESS

Whooping cough resurgence The reported cases of whooping cough for October were three times the rate for the same month in 2007. Flexible schools A half of all high school students have part-time jobs and juggle work and study. Computers in schools problems A year after it promised to deliver a computer to every high school student from years 9 to 12, the federal government is facing a rebellion from state leaders over the plan. Meat Do you eat meat? A lot of Australians do and we eat a lot of it. Slice of Life 3: June and Tom Fifty years ago June and Tom Atyeo moved from the Melbourne inner city suburb of Carlton to a brand new house in Reservoir. LESS

Talkback: Grandparents Becoming a grandparent can mean a new lease of life or putting your lifeplans on hold to care for the grandchildren. LESS

Forum: 21st century learning Australia has a '21st century economy with a 19th century education system', Rupert Murdoch´s damning assessment in his Boyer lectures currently being broadcast on ABC Radio National. But is it fair? LESS

New Human Rights president A new president of the Australian Human Rights Commission has taken over from John von Doussa. Roberta Taylor: The Reinvention of Ivy Brown The news that Inspector Gina Gold (Roberta Taylor) isn´t going to be at Sun Hill Police Station forever has devastated hard core fans of The Bill. Pool drownings Have you got a backyard pool? How long since you´ve checked the gate and the fence? Your feedback The talkback on regret drew many thoughtful contributions including this one from Diana: LESS

ABC Learning collapse Deputy Prime Minister Julia Gillard provides an update on the measures underway to fix the mess created by the collapse of ABC Learning. Women in mining Think coal mining and you´re likely to imagine a remote industrial landscape where giant machines rumble and sweaty men toil in hard-hats. Smart country schools Many high school students in small country areas are rivalling the academic achievements of those enrolled in Australia´s most elite secondary colleges. Meet the listener: digging for gold Our ancestries are often rich with wonderful stories of fortunes made and fortunes lost. LESS

Irritating! Are you having a good day or has it been full of hassles? Perhaps a call or two from a telemarketer, cut off by another driver on the way to work or dismissive treatment from a shop assistant. Christos Tsiolkas: The Slap Would you slap a child who is not your own? Courage: Anna Funder Without courage, as Aristotle says, there is no other virtue. Slice of Life 2: dental care plus A unique dental clinic, for people who are homeless or have drug and alcohol problems or mental illness, is run by Mission Australia and NSW Health. LESS