Talkback: The pinstriped prison We delve into the world of corporate recruitment of the best and brightest students in Australia.

Adoptions from India and child trafficking Indian authorities are investigating the abduction and sale of children who have subsequently been legally adopted internationally. Overdose awareness day This Sunday marks Overdose Awareness Day around Australia. Candice's story The story of Candice, a young mother of three who´s addiction nightmare culminated in a methamphetamine induced psychosis, with her three young children in the car. Blogdaddy part 2 How does a bloke who´s 30, single and wanting kids go about turning from a man-child into dad-guy?

Equal pay day Despite rules about equal pay, women workers continue to earn less than men. Cultures of cosiness Now, you might love living where you do -- a relatively small state or city or town -- but beware, it might be just a little too cosy! Elly Varrenti: my son goes to the ball Do you remember your very first school social? Wild tea cosies Knitter extraordinaire Loani Prior has created a minor sensation with her wild tea cosies, knitted in the shapes of sea creatures, chickens, emus, even comets. Your feedback Today's letter of the week is in response to our talkback on colour. Mathilde writes:

Truancy and welfare payments It used to be called truancy, now it´s known as 'school refusal', but whatever the name, it´s on the federal government´s radar this week with new legislation being introduced in Parliament. Retirement plans: too sensitive to discuss? Retirement is a big milestone in life but these days we´re being encouraged to put it off until we´re well into our 60s. A Young Life in Crime There's been a dramatic rise in knife attacks and gang related crime in UK cities. In London, there have been 24 deaths this year, most of them as a result of knife attacks. Meet the listener - Sue's environmental emporium Have you ever been to a tea-fe?

GM labelling The Western Australian premier, Alan Carpenter, wants food labels to list genetically modifed ingredients. He also wants a moratorium on the approval of any new GM foods until there´s more rigorous testing. The disappearing aspirationals: Dr Gabrielle Gwyther Where have all the 'aspirationals' gone? Life in 7 Mistakes: Susan Johnson You may well recognise yourself in Susan Johnson's new book. Robin Barker with Baby Matters 2: breastfeeding Baby Matters part 2, with Robin Barker, is about breastfeeding.