Recalls of deadly children's products spike as law fails to deter sellers:report
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Recalls of deadly children's products spike as law fails to deter sellers:report

Recalls from the sale of potentially deadly products for children rose by 88 per cent between 2011 and 2017,with new research finding four-fifths were made in China.

  • byJulie Power

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Digital lives of Australian children put under the microscope

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A cyborg dance party is coming to Brisbane

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Driverless car to be put to the test on Brisbane roads

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