David Marler
@qldaah.bsky.social
@NoFibs blogger. Carer. Profile pic backdrop is from Dr Timothy Graham from Queensland University Of Technology.
Critical minerals for Trump visit. Despite the situation in the US, Queensland Premier David Crisafulli is still determined to bring Donald Trump to Australia & host the Quad in Qld. He'll lobby the US president in Washington DC & offer up Qld's critical minerals. #qldpol
February 18, 2026 at 4:03 AM
Critical minerals for Trump visit. Despite the situation in the US, Queensland Premier David Crisafulli is still determined to bring Donald Trump to Australia & host the Quad in Qld. He'll lobby the US president in Washington DC & offer up Qld's critical minerals. #qldpol
Qld Premier David Crisafulli now talking up the copperstring project at the NPC. A 2020 Palaszczuk government initiative to connect renewable hubs to the national grid. His first actions were to try to kill it. North Queenslanders didn't like that. #qldpol www.abc.net.au/news/2025-04...
Delays to billion-dollar project leave towns hanging in the balance
North Queensland towns sweating on benefits from a $13.9 billion transmission line say they need certainty in the face of major changes and delays.
www.abc.net.au
February 18, 2026 at 3:58 AM
Qld Premier David Crisafulli now talking up the copperstring project at the NPC. A 2020 Palaszczuk government initiative to connect renewable hubs to the national grid. His first actions were to try to kill it. North Queenslanders didn't like that. #qldpol www.abc.net.au/news/2025-04...
Queensland Premier David Crisafulli traveling to Washington to lobby to bring Donald Trump to Australia & host the Quad in Qld. Last year he lobbied in India & Japan. #qldpol www.smh.com.au/national/que...
Crisafulli to lobby Washington to secure Queensland Quad summit
The premier is ramping up his push for US President Donald Trump and other Quad leaders to hold their next leaders’ summit in Queensland.
www.smh.com.au
February 18, 2026 at 2:27 AM
Queensland Premier David Crisafulli traveling to Washington to lobby to bring Donald Trump to Australia & host the Quad in Qld. Last year he lobbied in India & Japan. #qldpol www.smh.com.au/national/que...
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Tony's butt scuttled.
February 18, 2026 at 2:20 AM
Tony's butt scuttled.
Tony Abbott has been scuttling around the edges since losing Warringah in 2019. The proposal to recontest was knocked back during Peter Dutton's leadership. Now with Angus Taylor he may have found a way to return to the frontline in some capacity. #auspol
www.theguardian.com/australia-ne...
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Will Tony Abbott return to frontline politics? The Liberal party’s most polarising figure can imagine a way
The former PM is open to resurrecting a parliamentary career if Angus Taylor does what Peter Dutton wouldn’t and actively drafts him in
www.theguardian.com
February 18, 2026 at 1:29 AM
Tony Abbott has been scuttling around the edges since losing Warringah in 2019. The proposal to recontest was knocked back during Peter Dutton's leadership. Now with Angus Taylor he may have found a way to return to the frontline in some capacity. #auspol
www.theguardian.com/australia-ne...
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Jacinta Nampijinpa Price comes back into the opposition front bench. She just needs to remember not to say the Trump slogans out loud this time. #auspol
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LNP senator vows to 'make Australia great again', dismisses Trump link
The Coalition's spokesperson for government efficiency, Jacinta Nampijinpa Price, told a crowd of supporters the party would "make Australia great again". Less than an hour later she said she didn't r...
www.abc.net.au
February 18, 2026 at 12:10 AM
Jacinta Nampijinpa Price comes back into the opposition front bench. She just needs to remember not to say the Trump slogans out loud this time. #auspol
www.abc.net.au/news/2025-04...
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Jane Hume: “We don’t have policies, we are in opposition.” 25/9/22.
Policies? Now?
We’ve just reformed the coalition, we haven’t appointed a shadow cabinet, had a Liberal party meeting yet, this is a lovely time for me to continue waffling about fostering Australian families dreams & aspirations.
Policies? Now?
We’ve just reformed the coalition, we haven’t appointed a shadow cabinet, had a Liberal party meeting yet, this is a lovely time for me to continue waffling about fostering Australian families dreams & aspirations.
February 17, 2026 at 11:56 PM
Jane Hume: “We don’t have policies, we are in opposition.” 25/9/22.
Policies? Now?
We’ve just reformed the coalition, we haven’t appointed a shadow cabinet, had a Liberal party meeting yet, this is a lovely time for me to continue waffling about fostering Australian families dreams & aspirations.
Policies? Now?
We’ve just reformed the coalition, we haven’t appointed a shadow cabinet, had a Liberal party meeting yet, this is a lovely time for me to continue waffling about fostering Australian families dreams & aspirations.
Jane Hume thought she had a policy one time. She chuckled as she told an anecdote at the Menzies Research Centre about not being able to have lunch with her son while she was in town because he was working from home. Ban policy later dumped. #auspol www.abc.net.au/news/2025-04...
How Dutton's work-from-home crackdown came undone
Jane Hume joked that the private sector might follow the Liberals in cracking down on work from home, but the party ran into trouble when voters came to fear the same.
www.abc.net.au
February 17, 2026 at 11:34 PM
Jane Hume thought she had a policy one time. She chuckled as she told an anecdote at the Menzies Research Centre about not being able to have lunch with her son while she was in town because he was working from home. Ban policy later dumped. #auspol www.abc.net.au/news/2025-04...
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—>> #TheLateShow ⦁ What The #FCC ⦁ #StephenColbert <<—
Why #CBS Didn't Broadcast
Stephen Colbert's Interview With Rep. #JamesTalarico
#Colbert #Comedy #Humour #Humor #BrendanCarr
#Pol #Politics #GeoPolitics #WorldNews #News
#AusPol #CdnPoli #EUpol #NZpol #UKpol #USpol
youtu.be/oh7DPSP65JA
Why #CBS Didn't Broadcast
Stephen Colbert's Interview With Rep. #JamesTalarico
#Colbert #Comedy #Humour #Humor #BrendanCarr
#Pol #Politics #GeoPolitics #WorldNews #News
#AusPol #CdnPoli #EUpol #NZpol #UKpol #USpol
youtu.be/oh7DPSP65JA
Why CBS Didn't Broadcast Stephen Colbert's Interview With James Talarico
YouTube video by The Late Show with Stephen Colbert
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February 17, 2026 at 8:01 AM
—>> #TheLateShow ⦁ What The #FCC ⦁ #StephenColbert <<—
Why #CBS Didn't Broadcast
Stephen Colbert's Interview With Rep. #JamesTalarico
#Colbert #Comedy #Humour #Humor #BrendanCarr
#Pol #Politics #GeoPolitics #WorldNews #News
#AusPol #CdnPoli #EUpol #NZpol #UKpol #USpol
youtu.be/oh7DPSP65JA
Why #CBS Didn't Broadcast
Stephen Colbert's Interview With Rep. #JamesTalarico
#Colbert #Comedy #Humour #Humor #BrendanCarr
#Pol #Politics #GeoPolitics #WorldNews #News
#AusPol #CdnPoli #EUpol #NZpol #UKpol #USpol
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Liberal Party Deputy Leader Jane Hume has made a huge call to develop policies while in opposition. She also released a new anti-Labor slogan whilst pledging not to talk about Labor. #auspol
February 17, 2026 at 8:07 AM
Liberal Party Deputy Leader Jane Hume has made a huge call to develop policies while in opposition. She also released a new anti-Labor slogan whilst pledging not to talk about Labor. #auspol
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.
www.abc.net.au/news/2026-02...
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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.
www.snopes.com
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