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The smoke alarm solution that could save the lives of sleeping kids
Sleeping kids are approximately three times more likely to wake up when they heard their mum's voice compared to a standard smoke alarm.
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Girl, 8, finds 1500-year-old iron age sword in Swedish lake
The find is incredibly significant, with archaeologists dating the relic back 1500 years.
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Boy fighting for life after schoolyard knock in Bankstown
Paramedics said quick action from teachers saved the boy's life.
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Sewing needles discovered in strawberries, prompting recall
One Queenslander and two Victorians have reported discovering sewing needles in their strawberries and police believe the contamination is deliberate.
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ALDI is having a children's book sale you won't want to miss
Do you have a little bookworm? Run, don't walk to ALDI this Wednesday.
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Should you be worried about gaming supplements?
Supplement companies are now making caffeine-loaded gaming stimulants and drinks - and targeting young people. Here's what you need to know.
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Aussie parents still sharing photos of their kids online without consent
Mums and dads are not giving enough consideration to what they post online and how it could harm their children, according to a new survey.
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Four-year-old burns down family home in Melbourne's north
A family home has been gutted by fire after a 4-year-old boy lit paper on a stove.
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Is it okay to bring siblings to a birthday party?
The simple question has caused a stir.
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Young girl's death linked to WhatsApp game 'Momo'
Parents are being warned about a dangerous WhatsApp "challenge" after it was linked to the suicide of a 12-year-old girl in Buenos Aires.
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