The use of ritalin and other drugs to treat Attention Deficit Hyperactive Disorder (ADHD) in children remains controversial, with parents, patients, physicians, and the media taking different stances. Lucie Robson examines the debate around medicating our children.

In Sydney’s inner city, employers have started to ask for a bond on employment from their workers. Much like rental bonds for apartments, the standard bond is of two weeks wages which is taken off their first pay. If employees do not pay, their chances to get a job are reduced.

Victoria’s drought means Melbourne will be drinking recycled sewage within the next 15 years, according to a growing chorus of experts.

Only a few hours south of hectic Athens lies a treasure trove of islands that will enchant visitors and have them returning time and time again, writes Michael Romei.

Australia needs to reconsider its “out of sight, out of mind” approach towards refugees and asylum seekers, according to Lin Ma.

With the closure of famed live music venue, the Hopetoun Hotel, and prospective closure of venue the Annandale Hotel, the future looks grim for the live music scene in Sydney. Joel Werner speaks with venue owners and local musicians about the importance of small venues.

An international body for the protection of wetlands is investigating an ecological catastrophe and plans for billion dollar mining developments at its protected site, Lake Kutubu, which the Papua New Guinea government failed to report. Calliste Weitenberg reports.

The town of Sillamae in Estonia was a secret town closed to the outside world for over forty years. During the Soviet regime, factories in Sillamae refined uranium for use in power plants and weapon facilities, and was made inaccessible for security reasons. Lauren Day and Johanna Lindfors report.

The leader of the National party in the Senate, Barnaby Joyce, said his party will not negotiate with the Government on the proposed emissions trading scheme, regardless of any amendments to the bill. Nick Hollins reports.

MC Hammer, former rapper and now self-made social media icon and entrepreneur recently spoke at Sydney’s ‘Social Media Club’. Lin Ma reports.