Health Reporter Jordanna Schriever August 23, 2012 The Advertiser PARENTS should immediately dispose of powerful magnetic balls which can cause injury or death if swallowed, Kidsafe SA has warned. The State Government yesterday imposed an interim ban on the products, which are marketed as “rare earth” magnets and sold in packs of more than 100 under various names including BuckyBalls, Neocubes and Neodymium. KidsafeSA chief executive Helen Noblet said despite not being marketed at children, the balls had been accidentally swallowed by toddlers and teenagers. “If parents have them, I would suggest, especially if they have young children, they get rid of them because they really are dangerous,” she said. Late last year, a Queensland toddler died after swallowing the magnets, which are about 5mm in diameter. Ms Noblet said she was aware of serious swallowing incidents in SA. Acting Business Services and Consumers Minister Patrick Conlon said he was…

Wes Hosking August 24, 2012 Herald Sun MELBOURNE caffeine cravers are being roasted with the biggest price rise for takeaway coffee in Australia. But a daily cup still sets drinkers back less than most capital cities. Over the past year, the average price of a takeaway cappuccino in Melbourne shot up 18c to $3.36. Costs are hardest to swallow in Perth, where cafes charge an average $3.87. Sydney is home to the cheapest caffeine kick at $3.28 despite a 17c increase. Gilkatho managing director Wayne Fowler, whose coffee machine retail company surveyed prices at more than 900 cafes nationwide, said wages and rental costs had the biggest effect on price. “There is little connection between the cost of coffee, which is actually decreasing globally, and the cost of a takeaway coffee in Australia,” Mr Fowler said. Di Bella Coffee managing director Phillip Di Bella said it cost about $1 for…