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One of the magnetic games that have been voluntarily recalled by the supplier for non-compliance with the permanent ban.

Amazon, eBay, Kogan ordered to halt sales of potentially deadly toys

Australia’s consumer watchdog has ordered online retailers to halt sales of a range of toys and games products - including chess sets - marketed for children that contain potentially deadly magnets if swallowed.

  • Elias Visontay

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Wall Street has fallen to start the week.

ASX falls as RBA raises rates, oil prices jump on flare-up in Iran war

The sharemarket continued its losing streak as the RBA raised interest rates and oil prices jumped overnight following an escalation in the Middle East.

  • Staff writers
A cocktail called ‘The Winston’ served at Club 23 at Crown Entertainment Complex. The $12,500 beverage falsely broke the Guiness World Record for most expensive cocktail.

What a $12,500 cocktail and a $78b eBay bid say about our red-hot markets

We’re living in an investing world where meme stock GameStop launching a $78b bid for the far larger eBay is not the craziest trade on the market.  

  • Colin Kruger
Hugh Marks

New ABC boss has a steep learning curve ahead of him

Marks should be given a chance to prove his critics wrong by recognising that the ABC is not a commercial outfit, but a public broadcaster dedicated to producing independent, trustworthy and quality programming to a diverse audience, regardless of class or political persuasion.

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I had a second edition copy of a literary classic valued. The results shocked me

I was hoping I could buy a new car. I couldn’t buy myself a new tyre for that amount.

  • Kerri Sackville
The British Museum’s Dr Peter Higgs, prepares statue of a woman, Parian marble, about 150-100 BCE, for transportation to Australia in 2021.

British Museum sues former guardian of treasures accused of selling them on eBay

A veteran of the institution, Dr Peter Higgs oversaw the Greek and Roman department when colleagues noticed missing items turning up for sale online.

  • Craig Simpson
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Royal Doulton figurines for sale from the Utter Rubbish stall at Camp Hill Antique Centre.

The weirdest, most wonderful shops to browse in Brisbane

Buy unique, nerdy or specialist items at Brisbane’s best shops and outlets for the bizarre, the quirky and the unexpected.

  • Nick Dent
eBay has appointed an independent compliance expert to assist in its review.

‘Absolutely horrific, criminal conduct’: US charges eBay in cyberstalking case

US authorities say the e-commerce giant’s security staff threatened two newsletter writers by posting ads for fictitious sexual events at the couple’s home.

  • David Streitfeld

Pricey sneakers, early Christmas gifts: What November spending says about us

Muted economic confidence across the globe hasn’t put a lid on the cash some will spend on sought-after footwear.

  • Emma Koehn
Home-grown brand Zimmerman is in demand on eBay.

‘Astounding’: Aussie fashion brands in demand second-hand

eBay is doubling down its focus on the ‘circular economy’, with its head of fashion saying consumers are hunting quality Australian brands such as Zimmermann.

  • Emma Koehn