David Marler
@qldaah.bsky.social
@NoFibs blogger. Carer. Profile pic backdrop is from Dr Timothy Graham from Queensland University Of Technology.
Must be a while since we've had a cat burglar here in Queensland. 52yo man of no fixed address was arrested on Russell Island in Moreton Bay after police found the stolen Egyptian artefacts. A 2,600yo wooden cat sculpture from the 26th dynasty among them. www.theguardian.com/australia-ne...
Alleged cat burglar arrested after priceless Egyptian artefacts taken in Queensland museum heist
Man charged after 2,600-year-old cat sculpture, mummy mask and necklace stolen from Caboolture museum
www.theguardian.com
February 15, 2026 at 6:37 AM
Must be a while since we've had a cat burglar here in Queensland. 52yo man of no fixed address was arrested on Russell Island in Moreton Bay after police found the stolen Egyptian artefacts. A 2,600yo wooden cat sculpture from the 26th dynasty among them. www.theguardian.com/australia-ne...
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It is “pretty crazy to be putting the needs and wants of a developer before community and nature."
We need better laws to ensure nature is represented adequately & protected as an intrinsically valuable asset rather than putting developers intere$t$ first.
We need better laws to ensure nature is represented adequately & protected as an intrinsically valuable asset rather than putting developers intere$t$ first.
February 15, 2026 at 4:37 AM
It is “pretty crazy to be putting the needs and wants of a developer before community and nature."
We need better laws to ensure nature is represented adequately & protected as an intrinsically valuable asset rather than putting developers intere$t$ first.
We need better laws to ensure nature is represented adequately & protected as an intrinsically valuable asset rather than putting developers intere$t$ first.
Queensland's coal power station Callide C had an outage in units C3 & C4 on 15 January. Investigation identified IT network overload caused by human error. The control system operated as designed on the day and automatically tripped the units. #qldpol www.csenergy.com.au/news/update-...
Update on Callide C – C3 returns to service, C4 scheduled for Tuesday
An update on the Callide C generating units following their unplanned outage last Thursday.
www.csenergy.com.au
February 15, 2026 at 3:55 AM
Queensland's coal power station Callide C had an outage in units C3 & C4 on 15 January. Investigation identified IT network overload caused by human error. The control system operated as designed on the day and automatically tripped the units. #qldpol www.csenergy.com.au/news/update-...
Confirmed Russian opposition leader Alexei Navalny had epibatidine poison in his body when he died in a Siberian prison. The toxin is only produced by wild South American dart frogs, not in captivity. It's a violation of the chemical weapons convention.
www.theguardian.com/world/2026/f...
www.theguardian.com/world/2026/f...
Russia killed Alexei Navalny with frog toxin, UK and four European allies say
Intelligence agencies say deadly toxin in skin of Ecuador dart frogs found in Navalny’s body and highly likely resulted in his death
www.theguardian.com
February 15, 2026 at 2:21 AM
Confirmed Russian opposition leader Alexei Navalny had epibatidine poison in his body when he died in a Siberian prison. The toxin is only produced by wild South American dart frogs, not in captivity. It's a violation of the chemical weapons convention.
www.theguardian.com/world/2026/f...
www.theguardian.com/world/2026/f...
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It’s the LNP
What’d you expect?
They have a LONG history of supporting developers and bulldozing nature - kickbacks of course but nooooo, nothing illegal
No surprises here
LNP local, state or federal
Always support big business & screw the av punter
What’d you expect?
They have a LONG history of supporting developers and bulldozing nature - kickbacks of course but nooooo, nothing illegal
No surprises here
LNP local, state or federal
Always support big business & screw the av punter
February 14, 2026 at 11:15 PM
It’s the LNP
What’d you expect?
They have a LONG history of supporting developers and bulldozing nature - kickbacks of course but nooooo, nothing illegal
No surprises here
LNP local, state or federal
Always support big business & screw the av punter
What’d you expect?
They have a LONG history of supporting developers and bulldozing nature - kickbacks of course but nooooo, nothing illegal
No surprises here
LNP local, state or federal
Always support big business & screw the av punter
Lord Pocketsquare developments. Much to the alarm of the community & environmentalists, Deputy Premier Jarrod Bleijie has approved 150 hectares worth of tourist, festival and event site for Coochin Creek, south of Caloundra. #qldpol www.abc.net.au/news/2026-02...
Environmentalists outraged by south-east Qld music festival site approval
The Queensland government has approved a massive music festival and event site despite environmentalists saying it's "disgraceful" to put tourism before sustainability.
www.abc.net.au
February 14, 2026 at 8:31 AM
Lord Pocketsquare developments. Much to the alarm of the community & environmentalists, Deputy Premier Jarrod Bleijie has approved 150 hectares worth of tourist, festival and event site for Coochin Creek, south of Caloundra. #qldpol www.abc.net.au/news/2026-02...
Rwanda-backed M23 rebels control large parts of eastern Democratic Republic of Congo. M23 weren't part of Donald Trump's claimed December peace accord so that's why fighting has continued. Angolan President Joao Lourenco is assisting with the ceasefire.
www.bloomberg.com/news/article...
www.bloomberg.com/news/article...
Congo Strikes Ceasefire With Rwanda-Backed M23 in Breakthrough
Democratic Republic of Congo President Felix Tshisekedi agreed in principle to a ceasefire with Rwanda-backed M23 rebels who control large swaths of the country’s east.
www.bloomberg.com
February 14, 2026 at 4:47 AM
Rwanda-backed M23 rebels control large parts of eastern Democratic Republic of Congo. M23 weren't part of Donald Trump's claimed December peace accord so that's why fighting has continued. Angolan President Joao Lourenco is assisting with the ceasefire.
www.bloomberg.com/news/article...
www.bloomberg.com/news/article...
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I was shocked to see an open pit like this within the (I assume) grounds of PH. How could this possibly even exist?
February 14, 2026 at 4:19 AM
I was shocked to see an open pit like this within the (I assume) grounds of PH. How could this possibly even exist?
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An alternative is to have a wide mesh supported just below the water level. Visually unobtrusive, allows wildlife to access, prevents humans and larger animals from falling in
February 14, 2026 at 2:19 AM
An alternative is to have a wide mesh supported just below the water level. Visually unobtrusive, allows wildlife to access, prevents humans and larger animals from falling in
Socrates was critical of democracy fearing it could lead to demagoguery. Majority rule can lead to misinformed voting, those running for office can lack the wisdom needed to lead & might use their elected position for personal gain rather than common good. www.thecollector.com/how-did-socr...
How Did Socrates View Democracy? | TheCollector
Ancient Greece is well-known for its progressive style of government, but Socrates wasn’t convinced it was good for the people.
www.thecollector.com
February 14, 2026 at 1:26 AM
Socrates was critical of democracy fearing it could lead to demagoguery. Majority rule can lead to misinformed voting, those running for office can lack the wisdom needed to lead & might use their elected position for personal gain rather than common good. www.thecollector.com/how-did-socr...
In all seriousness, that's an OH&S issue. You can't have an open pit like that in the workplace. The site would be shut down. A toddler could easily tumble into that water. Needs a guard rail or enclosure around it. #auspol
www.perthnow.com.au/news/politic...
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Photographer’s epic fall during Liberal leader’s big moment
Amongst all the excitement and chaos of the news that Angus Taylor has been named the new Liberal Leader, one eager photographer took his job a step too far.
www.perthnow.com.au
February 13, 2026 at 11:26 PM
In all seriousness, that's an OH&S issue. You can't have an open pit like that in the workplace. The site would be shut down. A toddler could easily tumble into that water. Needs a guard rail or enclosure around it. #auspol
www.perthnow.com.au/news/politic...
www.perthnow.com.au/news/politic...
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We'll be getting into Joh's, "little unborn Queenslanders" Next?
Lucky, QLD Minister Bill Gun, made the trip up the Hill 'in the dead of Night'.
#Fitz #RC to the Rescue.
Lucky, QLD Minister Bill Gun, made the trip up the Hill 'in the dead of Night'.
#Fitz #RC to the Rescue.
"Put on the full armour of God". Qld LNP Mackay MP Nigel Dalton campaigns for abortion criminalisation. Says the battle is "against demons" & he's now seeking God's redemption. Regrets his pre-election status & supporting initial parliamentary gag. #qldpol www.theguardian.com/australia-ne...
Rebel Queensland LNP MP urges colleagues to ‘put on the full armour of God’ and speak against abortion
Nigel Dalton says he sought to redeem himself ‘in the eyes of God’ by crossing the floor in an attempt to overturn the LNP’s abortion debate gag order
www.theguardian.com
February 13, 2026 at 9:33 PM
Treatment for new U18 gender dysphoria patients seems unlikely to return under the Crisafulli government. Report released into alleged problems at Cairns health. Government is also awaiting a UK trial the results of which are not due until 2031. #qldpol www.abc.net.au/news/2026-02...
Health service under fire for inappropriate puberty blocker prescription
The review of the Cairns paediatric gender health service found that children as young as 12 were given puberty blockers inconsistently and without formal consent.
www.abc.net.au
February 13, 2026 at 3:19 AM
Treatment for new U18 gender dysphoria patients seems unlikely to return under the Crisafulli government. Report released into alleged problems at Cairns health. Government is also awaiting a UK trial the results of which are not due until 2031. #qldpol www.abc.net.au/news/2026-02...
Queensland Premier David Crisafulli will probably blame the Bureau of Meteorology for the weather again but here's the latest warning information & river flood watches for SEQ. There's also a tropical low in the Coral Sea east of Townsville. #qldpol www.abc.net.au/news/2026-02...
Gold Coast cops 120mm as south-east Queensland faces looming deluge
South-east Queensland is being told to brace for an intense soaking from today with up to 150 millimetres to fall in some coastal areas and rainfall all weekend.
www.abc.net.au
February 13, 2026 at 1:57 AM
Queensland Premier David Crisafulli will probably blame the Bureau of Meteorology for the weather again but here's the latest warning information & river flood watches for SEQ. There's also a tropical low in the Coral Sea east of Townsville. #qldpol www.abc.net.au/news/2026-02...
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I am confused. Who’s speaking? His brain worm’s ghost or the 5G chip that was in the Covid vaccine?
February 12, 2026 at 9:39 PM
I am confused. Who’s speaking? His brain worm’s ghost or the 5G chip that was in the Covid vaccine?
Property developers circle as Crisafulli government announces asset sale of closed Griffith University Mount Gravatt campus. The site comes with high bushfire risk. Yarranlea Primary School, the pool & bushland are not to be touched. #qldpol www.brisbanetimes.com.au/national/que...
School, pool saved as government sells off abandoned uni campus
The Crisafulli government has opened up the 42-hectare site for tender, but with strict conditions.
www.brisbanetimes.com.au
February 13, 2026 at 12:43 AM
Property developers circle as Crisafulli government announces asset sale of closed Griffith University Mount Gravatt campus. The site comes with high bushfire risk. Yarranlea Primary School, the pool & bushland are not to be touched. #qldpol www.brisbanetimes.com.au/national/que...
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The only Demon here is Nigel Dalton.
February 12, 2026 at 11:40 PM
The only Demon here is Nigel Dalton.
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Christian nationalism is merely a vehicle of control. The consequences for women for e.g. are those of the anti-abortion states in the USA. Without Women free, not subject to religious/state control, Conservative political parties will vector against women as their means to power.
February 12, 2026 at 11:41 PM
Christian nationalism is merely a vehicle of control. The consequences for women for e.g. are those of the anti-abortion states in the USA. Without Women free, not subject to religious/state control, Conservative political parties will vector against women as their means to power.
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❌ He should seek medical advice about the demonic thoughts he has that involve women's medical choices taken without his permission before they overwhelm him & he acts out. Electing him to any position of power would encourage further delusion & be a constant danger to women.
February 12, 2026 at 11:50 PM
❌ He should seek medical advice about the demonic thoughts he has that involve women's medical choices taken without his permission before they overwhelm him & he acts out. Electing him to any position of power would encourage further delusion & be a constant danger to women.
Queensland Premier David Crisafulli's parliamentary abortion gag wouldn't ban debate on a bill entitled "Contraception Begins at Erection Act". Qld LNP MPs Nigel Dalton & Amanda Stoker should give it a go. #qldpol www.snopes.com/fact-check/a...
Yes, Mississippi Lawmaker Introduced 'Contraception Begins at Erection' Act
The bill would prohibit men from having sex or masturbating unless they intend to fertilize an embryo, with a couple exceptions.
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February 12, 2026 at 11:58 PM
Queensland Premier David Crisafulli's parliamentary abortion gag wouldn't ban debate on a bill entitled "Contraception Begins at Erection Act". Qld LNP MPs Nigel Dalton & Amanda Stoker should give it a go. #qldpol www.snopes.com/fact-check/a...
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Amanda Stoker bringing her "Christian beliefs" to Qld parliament was definitely on my bingo card for 2026...surprised its taken her so long 🙄
February 12, 2026 at 10:47 PM
Amanda Stoker bringing her "Christian beliefs" to Qld parliament was definitely on my bingo card for 2026...surprised its taken her so long 🙄
With Qld LNP MPs Nigel Dalton & Amanda Stoker in discussions with supporters, 7 government members would need to cross the floor on a motion to remove Premier David Crisafulli's parliamentary abortion gag. If not, the criminalisation of abortion in Queensland becomes a 2028 election issue. #qldpol
February 12, 2026 at 10:44 PM
With Qld LNP MPs Nigel Dalton & Amanda Stoker in discussions with supporters, 7 government members would need to cross the floor on a motion to remove Premier David Crisafulli's parliamentary abortion gag. If not, the criminalisation of abortion in Queensland becomes a 2028 election issue. #qldpol
As LNP candidate for Mackay, Nigel Dalton did not believe OL David Crisafulli during the 2024 Qld election when he repeatedly stated no changes to abortion laws. As premier, his motion gagged all debate on the subject. Dalton regrets not standing up to that & now asks God for forgiveness. #qldpol
February 12, 2026 at 10:16 PM
As LNP candidate for Mackay, Nigel Dalton did not believe OL David Crisafulli during the 2024 Qld election when he repeatedly stated no changes to abortion laws. As premier, his motion gagged all debate on the subject. Dalton regrets not standing up to that & now asks God for forgiveness. #qldpol
Qld LNP Oodgeroo MP Amanda Stoker has been unusually quiet but it's alleged she's indicated to supporters next term for the criminalisation of abortion. Meanwhile, LNP Mackay MP Nigel Dalton says he serves God & not anyone else. Another attempt to ungag the parliament is planned. #qldpol
February 12, 2026 at 9:59 AM
Qld LNP Oodgeroo MP Amanda Stoker has been unusually quiet but it's alleged she's indicated to supporters next term for the criminalisation of abortion. Meanwhile, LNP Mackay MP Nigel Dalton says he serves God & not anyone else. Another attempt to ungag the parliament is planned. #qldpol
"In the eyes of God. That's who I serve." For over 100 years, up until 2024 Mackay elected a Labor MP. Now Qld LNP MP Nigel Dalton is on a quest to redeem himself in the eyes of God by criminalising abortion in Queensland. #qldpol
February 12, 2026 at 9:26 AM
"In the eyes of God. That's who I serve." For over 100 years, up until 2024 Mackay elected a Labor MP. Now Qld LNP MP Nigel Dalton is on a quest to redeem himself in the eyes of God by criminalising abortion in Queensland. #qldpol