ASX set to rise as US reassures markets; new local TV picks

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1. ASX set to inch up, Wall Street higher as US flags bond buyback; Moderna rockets after cancer vaccine trial results

   The ASX is set to edge up after Wall Street moved higher, with US stocks ticking up after the US Treasury Department said it will buy more government bonds, easing pressure on financial markets worldwide. Moderna shares also rocketed after positive cancer vaccine trial results.

   brisbanetimes.com.au

2. Hugo Weaving’s compelling new Australian drama will leave you wanting more

   Hugo Weaving's new Australian drama The Airport Chaplain, also starring Shabana Azeez, is a compelling watch with a thrilling sense of curiosity for its characters and organisations, according to the review.

   brisbanetimes.com.au

3. Why ‘anti-ageing’ products are disappearing from shelves, and what’s taking their place

   'Anti-ageing' products are disappearing from shelves and being replaced by 'longevity' in skincare and make-up for women over 40, though the review questions whether it is real change or just hope in a jar.

   brisbanetimes.com.au

4. The 30 best movies to stream on Disney+ right now

   A hand-picked list of the 30 best movies to stream on Disney+ right now is available for those struggling to choose something to watch.

   brisbanetimes.com.au

5. ‘It’s a really intense experience’: The reality show that’s more like a ‘therapy session’

   Portrait Artist of the Year is a reality show more like a therapy session, putting its celebrity guests through an intense experience all in the name of art, say its judges.

   brisbanetimes.com.au

On in the city

• Toowoomba Farmers Market

  cnr Campbell & Lindsay Street, Toowoomba, QLD, Australia · 2026-08-21T21:00:00+00:00

• Toowoomba Twilight Market

  Indoor bowls Hall - 10 Annand street, Toowoomba, QLD, Australia · 2026-08-22T04:00:00+00:00

• Toowoomba Farmers Market

  cnr Campbell & Lindsay Street, Toowoomba, QLD, Australia · 2026-09-11T21:00:00+00:00

• Toowoomba Farmers Market

  cnr Campbell & Lindsay Street, Toowoomba, QLD, Australia · 2026-09-12T22:00:00+00:00

• Toowoomba Carnival Rodeo

  Toowoomba Showground, Toowoomba, QLD, Australia · 2026-09-17T21:00:00+00:00

• Toowoomba Farmers Market

  cnr Campbell & Lindsay Street, Toowoomba, QLD, Australia · 2026-09-18T06:00:00+00:00

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