Toowoomba morning briefing

Steel City's new era and a viral magic tree fightback

Morning, Toowoomba. A cool and clear Thursday at 12 degrees, so here's the news to warm up with.

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Australia’s second-oldest city has entered a bold new era
After a post-industrial slump, Australia's second-oldest city has entered a bold new era, with a wave of new venues and infrastructure giving the Steel City a newfound spring in its step.
brisbanetimes.com.au
A ‘viral magic tree’ brought unwanted fame. Locals are fighting back with a gruesome tactic
A narrow dirt road in a central Victorian farming town has been covered in litter and human waste after being overrun by visitors to a 'viral magic tree', forcing locals to employ a grim deterrent to fight back against the unwanted fame.
brisbanetimes.com.au
ASX set to rise as Wall Street climbs; Oil steadies
The ASX is set to rise as Wall Street climbed, with gains by big technology companies and relatively steady oil prices and bond yields helping lift the market after a downbeat start to the week.
brisbanetimes.com.au
Rain wreaks havoc yet again on de Minaur’s lightning start to US Open
Rain wreaked havoc yet again on Alex de Minaur's lightning start to the US Open, with the Australian finally making it onto the court in New York before bucketing rain prompted another delay.
brisbanetimes.com.au
Judge issues jail warning to Tiger Woods after plea deal in DUI case
Tiger Woods was handed a jail warning by a judge after agreeing to a reduced charge of reckless driving in his DUI case, with his licence suspended for five years following the rollover crash in Florida.
brisbanetimes.com.au

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