David Marler
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@NoFibs blogger. Carer. Profile pic backdrop is from Dr Timothy Graham from Queensland University Of Technology.
Is there enough evidence the Victorian government knew about alleged corrupt CFMEU activity over 20yrs? Administrator Mark Irving KC doesn't think so from Geoffrey Watson SC's report. The unredacted report was tabled at the separate Qld inquiry. #springst www.theguardian.com/australia-ne...
The CFMEU has cost Victorian taxpayers $15bn, a corruption fighter claims. How did he reach that figure and what happens next?
Premier Jacinta Allan labelled report’s allegations ‘sickening’ and now faces calls for a royal commission
www.theguardian.com
February 17, 2026 at 2:01 AM
Is there enough evidence the Victorian government knew about alleged corrupt CFMEU activity over 20yrs? Administrator Mark Irving KC doesn't think so from Geoffrey Watson SC's report. The unredacted report was tabled at the separate Qld inquiry. #springst www.theguardian.com/australia-ne...
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It will require quid pro quo politics. I suspect our Qld Premier is getting up the PM’s nose given the former’s resistant response to the Fed’s new gun laws and its dragging its feet on renewables.
www.abc.net.au/news/2025-09...
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Murray Watt accuses Queensland of 'ideological approach' to renewables
Federal Environment Minister Murray Watt has accused the state government of cancelling renewable energy projects, "listening to local opponents", and "ignoring local supporters".
www.abc.net.au
February 17, 2026 at 1:37 AM
It will require quid pro quo politics. I suspect our Qld Premier is getting up the PM’s nose given the former’s resistant response to the Fed’s new gun laws and its dragging its feet on renewables.
www.abc.net.au/news/2025-09...
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Aside from the strategic value, will expansion of the military across central Queensland improve the regional economy? The Queensland government has put forward $1 million for the business case, expected to be completed later this year. #qldpol www.abc.net.au/news/2026-02...
Region to woo Defence with training site, Australian-owned port and airport
Three central Queensland councils are trying to entice the Australian Defence Force to invest in the region, in the hopes of a defence economy boom.
www.abc.net.au
February 17, 2026 at 12:30 AM
Aside from the strategic value, will expansion of the military across central Queensland improve the regional economy? The Queensland government has put forward $1 million for the business case, expected to be completed later this year. #qldpol www.abc.net.au/news/2026-02...
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The Press Gallery addiction to asking Tony Abbott and John Howard what they think meets Abbott and Howard's addiction to 'backgrounding' & being quoted. How about ask them why they've stuffed up housing for two generations and then leave them alone to mow their lawn(s)?
Beyond the house style headline, an piece that articulates the issues around immigration better than the rest of the mainstream media.
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Liberals recast 'social cohesion' as US-style politics goes global
If migration is treated primarily as a cultural fault line, rather than an economic system embedded in national growth, the debate will remain loud. The structural reform will remain unfinished.
www.abc.net.au
February 17, 2026 at 12:09 AM
The Press Gallery addiction to asking Tony Abbott and John Howard what they think meets Abbott and Howard's addiction to 'backgrounding' & being quoted. How about ask them why they've stuffed up housing for two generations and then leave them alone to mow their lawn(s)?
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Brett Pointing will be Queensland's interim police commissioner. As Steve Gollschewski has retired early the police minister can appoint an interim for up to 12 months while the selection panel process occurs. Pointing intends to apply. #qldpol www.abc.net.au/news/2026-02...
Brett Pointing announced as interim Queensland police commissioner
Brett Pointing has been named as the interim Queensland police commissioner after Steve Gollschewski announced his retirement.
www.abc.net.au
February 16, 2026 at 11:36 PM
Brett Pointing will be Queensland's interim police commissioner. As Steve Gollschewski has retired early the police minister can appoint an interim for up to 12 months while the selection panel process occurs. Pointing intends to apply. #qldpol www.abc.net.au/news/2026-02...
Brisbane is a river with a city problem. More development on the floodplain & more people taking the risk. Qld LNP at council & state level is unconcerned by the danger or the escalating housing situation; cash for highest first homebuyer bidders. #qldpol www.abc.net.au/news/2026-02...
Flood zone the 'elephant in the room' in Brisbane's house price boom
The river city is now the second-most expensive capital in Australia to buy a house in, but many properties also face flood risks.
www.abc.net.au
February 16, 2026 at 11:21 PM
Brisbane is a river with a city problem. More development on the floodplain & more people taking the risk. Qld LNP at council & state level is unconcerned by the danger or the escalating housing situation; cash for highest first homebuyer bidders. #qldpol www.abc.net.au/news/2026-02...
Angus Taylor has denied knowledge of an immigration policy that was looking to ban people coming to Australia from terror-declared areas.
Busted trying to implement white Australia policy without calling it white Australia policy. #auspol www.abc.net.au/news/2026-02...
Busted trying to implement white Australia policy without calling it white Australia policy. #auspol www.abc.net.au/news/2026-02...
Live: Angus Taylor distances himself from Ley immigration policy
Opposition Leader Angus Taylor has denied knowledge of an immigration policy that was looking to ban people coming to Australia from terror-declared areas. Follow live.
www.abc.net.au
February 16, 2026 at 10:38 PM
Angus Taylor has denied knowledge of an immigration policy that was looking to ban people coming to Australia from terror-declared areas.
Busted trying to implement white Australia policy without calling it white Australia policy. #auspol www.abc.net.au/news/2026-02...
Busted trying to implement white Australia policy without calling it white Australia policy. #auspol www.abc.net.au/news/2026-02...
Watermelons, uncertainties & absurdities. Professor Anne Twomey on the problems with Qld Premier David Crisafulli's absurdly politicised, "Fighting Antisemitism & Keeping Guns out of the Hands of Terrorists & Criminals Amendment Bill 2026". #qldpol youtu.be/lXJLv4978Iw
Banning political slogans and symbols in Queensland
YouTube video by Constitutional Clarion
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February 16, 2026 at 6:45 AM
Watermelons, uncertainties & absurdities. Professor Anne Twomey on the problems with Qld Premier David Crisafulli's absurdly politicised, "Fighting Antisemitism & Keeping Guns out of the Hands of Terrorists & Criminals Amendment Bill 2026". #qldpol youtu.be/lXJLv4978Iw
Professor Anne Twomey critical of Qld Premier David Crisafulli's "Fighting Antisemitism & Keeping Guns out of the Hands of Terrorists & Criminals Amendment Bill 2026" saying it's "unduly rushed", with a 7-day public comment period expiring Tuesday. #qldpol www.theguardian.com/australia-ne...
Rightwing thinktank joins backlash to Queensland’s ‘vague’ proposed hate speech laws
Institute of Public Affairs latest to raise free speech concerns over bill facing criticism from across the political divide
www.theguardian.com
February 16, 2026 at 6:12 AM
Professor Anne Twomey critical of Qld Premier David Crisafulli's "Fighting Antisemitism & Keeping Guns out of the Hands of Terrorists & Criminals Amendment Bill 2026" saying it's "unduly rushed", with a 7-day public comment period expiring Tuesday. #qldpol www.theguardian.com/australia-ne...
A lot of misinformation online about US Attorney-General Pam Bondi. False claims won't help the survivors. Best way the world can assist them is to hold the AG to account & question her confirmed actions, non-actions & her words. Same with all future AG. www.snopes.com/collections/...
19 false or misleading Pam Bondi rumors, investigated
Bondi's DOJ tenure has given rise to widespread misinformation — much of it directed at the attorney general herself.
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February 16, 2026 at 1:43 AM
A lot of misinformation online about US Attorney-General Pam Bondi. False claims won't help the survivors. Best way the world can assist them is to hold the AG to account & question her confirmed actions, non-actions & her words. Same with all future AG. www.snopes.com/collections/...
Bondi terrorist appears via video link in Sydney court on extension of suppression order. The order prevents survivors being named publicly without consent. No plea yet. Matter returns to court in April. It is a lengthy process, unfortunately. www.abc.net.au/news/2026-02...
Bondi Beach gunman Naveed Akram fronts court for the first time
Bondi Beach gunman Naveed Akram, who is charged with 15 counts of murder, has appeared via video link for the first time in a Sydney court as a senior magistrate extended existing suppression orders i...
www.abc.net.au
February 16, 2026 at 1:19 AM
Bondi terrorist appears via video link in Sydney court on extension of suppression order. The order prevents survivors being named publicly without consent. No plea yet. Matter returns to court in April. It is a lengthy process, unfortunately. www.abc.net.au/news/2026-02...
The post about Donald Trump and the volcano cement plug is fake.
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Don't fall for alleged Trump post about plugging volcanoes with cement
The president didn't share the post in question — and the idea behind it isn't backed by science.
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February 15, 2026 at 9:23 AM
The post about Donald Trump and the volcano cement plug is fake.
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There's a lot of fake AI images & false information spreading across social media, particularly to do with Jeffrey Epstein & Donald Trump. A good place to check on the claims being made is at the Snopes website. www.snopes.com
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The definitive Internet reference source for urban legends, folklore, myths, rumors, and misinformation.
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February 15, 2026 at 9:18 AM
There's a lot of fake AI images & false information spreading across social media, particularly to do with Jeffrey Epstein & Donald Trump. A good place to check on the claims being made is at the Snopes website. www.snopes.com
An atrocious performance from Pam Bondi in front of the survivors last week. She said some awful things but this quote wasn't one of them. It's fake. "If we prosecute everyone in the Epstein files the whole system collapses!"
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Did Bondi say Epstein files prosecution would cause 'whole system' to collapse?
The U.S. Department of Justice released files that showed Jeffrey Epstein was in touch with celebrities, politicians and royals.
www.snopes.com
February 15, 2026 at 8:20 AM
An atrocious performance from Pam Bondi in front of the survivors last week. She said some awful things but this quote wasn't one of them. It's fake. "If we prosecute everyone in the Epstein files the whole system collapses!"
www.snopes.com/fact-check/b...
www.snopes.com/fact-check/b...
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I was hoping this cat burglar would either be a cat, doesn’t seem a lot to ask, or some psycho who stole cats.
February 15, 2026 at 7:46 AM
I was hoping this cat burglar would either be a cat, doesn’t seem a lot to ask, or some psycho who stole cats.
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...
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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...
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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