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Best board games by decade
We have collected a list of our favourite releases by decade for you to add to your growing pile of games.
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Big jump in trampoline injuries despite safety measures
With safety nets, covered springs and extra padding, it's easy to believe trampolines are much safer now than they were for previous generations of children.
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Lego launches braille and audio building instructions for the visually impaired
The innovation makes the construction toy available to all.
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Say goodbye to Woolworths Ooshies, and hello to Discovery Garden
It's a nature-based promotion that will keep the planet - and our children - happy.
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As Little Shop 2 battles Lion King Ooshies, the real losers are kids
Any parent of a child under 10 could tell you, mini collectibles are crack for kids.
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CHOICE reveals the cheap appliances that outclass expensive ones
We get the lowdown from CHOICE about where to save money on big ticket household appliances.
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Packaging environmental harm is child’s play
With toys packaged in excessive layers of plastic, children's toys are ruining the future of their target market.
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Beat the big wet with the Aldi rain gear sale
Waterproof and bargain-priced, head to Aldi on Wednesday to snap up the rainy days collection.
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Could these personalised seat belt covers help save your child's life?
A small business post has gone viral for its simple car safety idea for kids with special needs.
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Aldi wooden toy sale launches with gender-neutral doll houses and more
It's here again and starts June 12.
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Attention 90s kids! Tamagotchis are back in Australia
But you'll have to be quick!
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Australia's best and worst supermarkets revealed, according to new survey
Who comes out on top in the supermarket wars, and why?
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BIG W launches massive sale, with savings on Dyson, Nespresso and Lego
You won't want to miss this huge two-day Big W sale - on now!
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