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David Marler @qldaah.bsky.social · 15m

Stochastic terrorism – broadly, the idea that influential individuals may demonise target groups or individuals, inspiring unknown actors to take up terroristic violence against them. www.tandfonline.com/doi/full/10....

Stochastic terrorism: critical reflections on an emerging concept

This paper critically discusses the recent concept, stochastic terrorism – broadly, the idea that influential individuals may demonise target groups or individuals, inspiring unknown actors to take...

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David Marler @qldaah.bsky.social · 19m

Trump influencers deployed to Portland to shape the public’s understanding of events in the city. Online content is blended to serve the regime's policies. Loyalist counter-protest & provocateurs are part of an emerging tactic called stochastic terrorism. www.opb.org/article/2025...

Right-wing influencers shape nation and Trump’s understanding of Portland protests

Social media personalities, conservative media outlets and the Trump administration itself are blending online content to serve the administration’s policies.

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David Marler @qldaah.bsky.social · 7h

Protests continue in Portland. Saturday night was relatively peaceful until 10pm when tear gas was released to clear the ICE building perimeter. Officers dragged multiple protesters off the street and into the ICE facility. www.opb.org/article/2025...

Protests continue as Portlanders await court ruling on Trump’s deployment

Both protesters and counter-protest livestreamers on the scene remarked at times that the night seemed relatively peaceful and low-key.

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David Marler @qldaah.bsky.social · 7h

Both Qld Labor & Qld LNP have rejected Fox Resources mineral development licence to explore for coal underneath $1.6b worth of prime agriculture land north of Bundaberg. Now that the company has collapsed residents want the tenement cancelled forever. #qldpol www.abc.net.au/news/2025-10...

Fight to cancel coal exploration permit in Queensland food bowl

Exploration company Fox Resources has gone into administration, but the community that successfully fought off its mining advances vows to keep fighting to cancel the tenement altogether.

www.abc.net.au

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David Marler @qldaah.bsky.social · 10h

We know sexual assault & DV are the biggest problems in Qld. Most recent ABS report encompasses 10 months of Labor & 2 of the LNP. That's why we need a full year of data to see any change from the Crisafulli government's youth justice changes. Due Sept 2026. #qldpol www.abc.net.au/news/2025-09...

Sexual assault victims in Queensland at 32-year high, data shows

Sexual assault victims in Queensland have hit a 32-year high, as new data reveals the state remains the nation leader in victims of crime.

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David Marler @qldaah.bsky.social · 12h

Donald Trump once labelled Bitcoin a "scam" but later created $TRUMP. He's stepped back since becoming president but the family is making a fortune. It brings UAE deals into question. Four Corners - Chasing Trump's Billions, Monday night Australian time. www.abc.net.au/news/2025-10...

As Trump's wealth skyrockets, accusations of conflicts of interest mount

Donald Trump's wealth has skyrocketed since his return to the White House nine months ago, leading to accusations that he is profiting from the presidency.

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David Marler @qldaah.bsky.social · 1d

Qld's pie chomping premier David Crisafulli changed the crime reporting metric. He promised to resign if there weren't fewer victims (later changed to per capita). Not accurate, criminologists say & at least a full year of ABS stats needed; due Sept 2026. #qldpol🔗 www.theguardian.com/australia-ne...

Jacinta Allan urged to copy Queensland and get ‘tough on crime’ as Victoria battles crisis

12 October 2025 - 10:53AM

Sky News host Rita Panahi has blasted Victoria which is in the midst of a “record-breaking crime wave” as ordinary citizens become “increasingly terrified”.

Ms Panahi looked at some “stunning” statistics from Queensland, which show the Crisafulli’s tough on crime policies are working.

“Queensland has shown that there is another way,” Ms Panahi said.

“Instead of harebrained schemes like machete bins or raising the age of criminal responsibility, Queensland has got tough on crime and criminals, and the results speak for themselves.”

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David Marler @qldaah.bsky.social · 1d

To increase rental supply, in 2022-23 Brisbane Mayor Adrian Schrinner increased rates on those properties operating in the short-term accommodation market. In 2024 conversation permits were required. Then it went quiet. Has this policy helped? #qldpol www.abc.net.au/news/2024-06...

Permits required for Brisbane landlords turning their homes into 'mini-hotels', Airbnbs

Brisbane landlords will need to apply for a permit before they can list their home for short-term accommodation, including Airbnb, the city's lord mayor has announced.

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David Marler @qldaah.bsky.social · 1d

As office vacancy continues to rise & housing shortage intensifies, building conversions are rare. The walls & floors are present but the expense of meeting residential planning regulations is off-putting. #auspol www.theguardian.com/australia-ne...

The dream of turning empty office blocks into apartments appears over. What went wrong?

Strict planning rules and soaring refit costs are deterring landlords and developers, amid calls for government intervention to alleviate housing crunch

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Jane Birdwatcher @janebirdwatcher.bsky.social · 1d

Pure populism, playing to their National Party groupies. Delaying the transition will not help rural communities one jot, and will probably cost all Queenslanders dearly, as plants age, and fossil fuel companies leave the areas.

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David Marler @qldaah.bsky.social · 1d

This week on #SkiteNews, angry man yells at bride. She was met with applause when she spoke at her wedding reception for love equality, against ostracism, not yielding to hatred, for a free Palastine & for human rights.

Leftist bride’s ‘woke insanity and left-wing idiocy’ brutally roasted

12 October 2025 - 08:50AM

Sky News host Rowan Dean has reacted to the “woke insanity and left-wing idiocy” from a leftist bride who gave a woke speech at her wedding.

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David Marler @qldaah.bsky.social · 1d

The Crisafulli government's energy roadblock cancels decommissioning to keep the coal fires burning in the regions. Repairs & overhauls will continue to feature as it proposes a new plant in central Qld between Qld Investment Corp & private sector. #qldpol www.abc.net.au/news/2025-10...

Plan to extend life of coal-fired power stations sends 'mixed messages'

Communities across Queensland have welcomed plans to keep coal and gas burning across the state, though some warn a lack of future planning could undermine short-term benefits.

www.abc.net.au

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David Marler @qldaah.bsky.social · 1d

Queensland politics is complicated & the battle against the Crisafulli Colosseum in Victoria Park is no exception. Former Greens Councillor Jonathan Sriranganathan could be standing with former Premier Campbell Newman against Jarrod Bleijie's bulldozers. #qldpol www.theguardian.com/sport/2025/o...

‘Uneasy alliance’: why Brisbane’s Olympics has a former LNP premier and Greens radical fighting on the same side

Queensland government’s plan to build the 2032 Games’ main stadium at Victoria Park has united an unlikely group of protesters

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David Marler @qldaah.bsky.social · 1d

How to transmit energy from new generators across the vast distances of Qld & into the national grid? The Palaszczuk govt answer was the Copperstring project. Like the Abbott govt & NBN, you can imagine what the Crisafulli govt has now done to it. #qldpol reneweconomy.com.au/copperstring...

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Silvia Montaña @silmonn.bsky.social · 2d

Looking forward to watching this

David Marler @qldaah.bsky.social · 3d

Last month Australian ABC journalist John Lyons was told to be quiet by President Donald Trump after he asked about his wealth since taking office. That Four Corners investigative report will air on Monday night (Australian time). www.abc.net.au/news/2025-10...

Chasing Trump's Billions

Four Corners is the home of Australian investigative journalism.

www.abc.net.au

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David Marler @qldaah.bsky.social · 2d

Israel's Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu had planned for a long war. US President Donald Trump deserves credit for stopping the fighting. His ceasefire plan isn't a long-term resolution & his 3,000 years boast is an exaggeration. John Lyons on Gaza. www.abc.net.au/news/2025-10...

Trump has strong-armed Netanyahu, who was planning a longer war

In the tragic arc of the Israeli-Palestinian conflict, Donald Trump may have closed the latest — and most violent — chapter.

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David Marler @qldaah.bsky.social · 2d

Gaza ceasefire with Israel remaining behind the yellow line. October 7 hostage release set for Monday. Israel is expected to release 250 Palestinian prisoners serving life sentences & 1,700 detainees including women & children. Hamas disarmament uncertain. www.abc.net.au/news/2025-10...

Ceasefire has begun but IDF to 'remain in Gaza to pressure Hamas'

The Israel Defense Forces announces a ceasefire has begun, but Benjamin Netanyahu says Israeli forces will remain in Gaza to pressure Hamas until it disarms.

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David Marler @qldaah.bsky.social · 2d

Crisafulli government's energy roadblock released. Coal to burn indefinitely in Queensland. A $400m investment fund with support for more than 1 GW of new gas generation. Renewable energy target repeal bill by December. National targets will be impacted. #qldpol reneweconomy.com.au/queensland-l...

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Widdowcat @widdow.bsky.social · 2d

Once again proves they have no idea. FFS. Only extending their own working lives with fossil fuel companies, once they get thrown out of Govt.

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David Marler @qldaah.bsky.social · 2d

Texas National Guard to Chicago blocked for 2 weeks, judge has ruled. Trump regime is appealing. In Texas, Governor Greg Abbott's decision to back Trump has split the debate along party lines with the two candidates for Attorney-General speaking out. www.cbsnews.com/texas/video/...

Texas National Guard deployment to Chicago blocked amid political backlash: Eye on Politics

Texas sent National Guard troops to Chicago at President Trump’s request to protect ICE agents amid rising protests. The move sparked political debate in Texas, with reactions split along party lines....

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Jane Doe 🐸✊🏽❤️ @noticingclimate.bsky.social · 2d

Communities across QLD have welcomed plans to keep climate change such as heatwaves, flooding and bushfires burning across the state, though some warn a lack of emergency planning could result in further deaths.
#ClimateSky #AusPol #QLDPol

ABC News Bot (unofficial) @abcnewsbot.bsky.social · 2d

Communities across Queensland have welcomed plans to keep coal and gas burning across the state, though some warn a lack of future planning could undermine short-term benefits.

Plan to extend life of coal-fired power stations sends 'mixed messages'

Communities across Queensland have welcomed plans to keep coal and gas burning across the state, though some warn a lack of future planning could undermine short-term benefits.

www.abc.net.au

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David Marler @qldaah.bsky.social · 2d

Could it be led by chicken costume guy?
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David Marler @qldaah.bsky.social · 3d

Given Donald Trump's apocalyptic war-torn description of Portland, why was DHS secretary Kristi Noem parading atop such an exposed position?

She reportedly stared down the "army of Antifa" which was a dozen reporters & protesters, including the chicken costume guy. www.yahoo.com/news/article...

MAGA Influencer Mocked for Bragging About Kristi Noem Staring Down ‘Army of Antifa’: ‘A Chicken and a Dozen People’

MAGA influencer Benny Johnson received a wave of mockery Tuesday for a video he posted from Portland, Oregon that praised Department of Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem for the way she "stare[d...

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David Marler @qldaah.bsky.social · 2d

Qld LNP senator & new shadow Immigration Minister Paul Scarr trying to put immigration back in the box after "inflammatory" responses from Andrew Hastie. Before he resigned Hastie channeled the 1968 "strangers" speech of British MP Enoch Powell. #auspol www.abc.net.au/news/2025-10...

Coalition frontbencher tries to reframe migration policy debate

Shadow Immigration Minister Paul Scarr has called for a "measured and considered" debate over migration levels after incendiary comments by members of the party's right flank.

www.abc.net.au

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David Marler @qldaah.bsky.social · 3d

Almost a year after being elected the Crisafulli govt releases something on energy. Keeping Qld's coal-fired power stations burning; scrapped now is the 2035 EOL target but abolition of legislated renewable energy targets yet to face parliament. #qldpol
www.abc.net.au/news/2025-10...

Coal to stay in Queensland for decades, government says

Queensland's energy minister will today unveil a long-awaited road map outlining the state's future energy needs and is expected to announce a $400 million investment fund.

www.abc.net.au

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terry1956.bsky.social @terry1956.bsky.social · 3d

Id love a Journalist to ask Kristi Noem what Antifa means and what Antifa stands for because I don't think she could give you a truthful answer, all Kristi will do is lie that it's against Americans, when we know it's against Fascists like her Crush Trump

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