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The Age
6 days ago
- The Age
Brisbane, why don't you cross the river?
A straw poll of co-workers and friends revealed that while some would happily cross the river, many don't. One, who lives in New Farm, said she rarely went south. Another – a Gaythorne resident – said he was slowly trying to cull his southside friends. And another said it was close to a year since he'd crossed the river, other than to hit the Gateway Motorway north out of town. Loading Losers, clearly, but not really: these are folks I'd consider to be invested in Brisbane as a multifaceted, multicultural city, with different neighbourhoods to explore. It's just that they no longer have an inclination to do so – perhaps because of a lack of time, or other commitments, such as kids or family. I remember an ex-girlfriend who talked continuously about being bored with Brisbane and needing an overseas holiday. But try to get her out of Teneriffe? Not a chance. Like I said, ex-girlfriend. Even a restaurateur in Morningside who's a regular source asked recently, 'What are you doing over here?' My answer was, it's my job. It was and is, but that was also a bit of a cover story. My own inclination to explore Brisbane began when I was young, still working in restaurants, and invested in becoming a journalist. I didn't have any cash with which to travel the world, so I'd travel my own city instead. I'd drive to Inala – where almost a quarter of the population is Vietnamese, or of Vietnamese descent – for banh mi or pho. I'd check out Moorooka and its tight cluster of African restaurants. Or I'd visit Market Square in Sunnybank – you don't need to blur your eyes too much here to imagine you're in Singapore, Kuala Lumpur or Hong Kong. For those who don't habitually cross the river on days or nights off, I'd implore you to do so. Head to Sunnybank and eat at Kingsfood or Glamorous Wok, or even further south to discover Ru Yi Dim Sum in Sunnybank Hills. Seek out Pho An in Inala for some of the best Vietnamese noodle soup in the city, or grab a banh mi from Scotts Road Takeaway and take it to nearby Rocks Riverside Park. Or visit Brisbane's bayside for cracking eateries such as Manly Boathouse, The Arsonist, and Chumley Warner's British Fish and Chips. If you're coming from the south, drive to Milton for a succulent Chinese (well, Cantonese) meal at China Sea, or neighbouring Paddington for unctuous Italian at Elementi and small-producer wines at Noir. Daytrip to industrial Northgate to check out brewpubs such as Aether and Fick, before heading on to Nudgee for fish and chips at Pam's Cafe 88, or Sandgate for legit Italian at Acciuga. Look, I get it. There are groceries to buy, family events to attend, and kids to deliver to sports, dance classes and swimming lessons. But maybe try to link those commitments with a visit to part of the city you haven't explored. Sit and eat, or just grab a coffee if it's all you have time for, then wander and people watch. Some of this might come down to how we view city living. Outside our local community, is a city a place that feels inherently dangerous, or safe? I'd argue that in Brisbane, it's very much the latter. On those Sunday nights, when I'm maybe a little dusty, I'll drive across the Story Bridge and just keep going, past the Princess Alexandra Hospital, through Annerley. By the time Beaudesert Road begins to straighten after its descent from Moorooka, your only company is the street lights, a few cars, and the occasional semi beginning its overnight run maybe south or west.
Sydney Morning Herald
6 days ago
- Sydney Morning Herald
Brisbane, why don't you cross the river?
A straw poll of co-workers and friends revealed that while some would happily cross the river, many don't. One, who lives in New Farm, said she rarely went south. Another – a Gaythorne resident – said he was slowly trying to cull his southside friends. And another said it was close to a year since he'd crossed the river, other than to hit the Gateway Motorway north out of town. Loading Losers, clearly, but not really: these are folks I'd consider to be invested in Brisbane as a multifaceted, multicultural city, with different neighbourhoods to explore. It's just that they no longer have an inclination to do so – perhaps because of a lack of time, or other commitments, such as kids or family. I remember an ex-girlfriend who talked continuously about being bored with Brisbane and needing an overseas holiday. But try to get her out of Teneriffe? Not a chance. Like I said, ex-girlfriend. Even a restaurateur in Morningside who's a regular source asked recently, 'What are you doing over here?' My answer was, it's my job. It was and is, but that was also a bit of a cover story. My own inclination to explore Brisbane began when I was young, still working in restaurants, and invested in becoming a journalist. I didn't have any cash with which to travel the world, so I'd travel my own city instead. I'd drive to Inala – where almost a quarter of the population is Vietnamese, or of Vietnamese descent – for banh mi or pho. I'd check out Moorooka and its tight cluster of African restaurants. Or I'd visit Market Square in Sunnybank – you don't need to blur your eyes too much here to imagine you're in Singapore, Kuala Lumpur or Hong Kong. For those who don't habitually cross the river on days or nights off, I'd implore you to do so. Head to Sunnybank and eat at Kingsfood or Glamorous Wok, or even further south to discover Ru Yi Dim Sum in Sunnybank Hills. Seek out Pho An in Inala for some of the best Vietnamese noodle soup in the city, or grab a banh mi from Scotts Road Takeaway and take it to nearby Rocks Riverside Park. Or visit Brisbane's bayside for cracking eateries such as Manly Boathouse, The Arsonist, and Chumley Warner's British Fish and Chips. If you're coming from the south, drive to Milton for a succulent Chinese (well, Cantonese) meal at China Sea, or neighbouring Paddington for unctuous Italian at Elementi and small-producer wines at Noir. Daytrip to industrial Northgate to check out brewpubs such as Aether and Fick, before heading on to Nudgee for fish and chips at Pam's Cafe 88, or Sandgate for legit Italian at Acciuga. Look, I get it. There are groceries to buy, family events to attend, and kids to deliver to sports, dance classes and swimming lessons. But maybe try to link those commitments with a visit to part of the city you haven't explored. Sit and eat, or just grab a coffee if it's all you have time for, then wander and people watch. Some of this might come down to how we view city living. Outside our local community, is a city a place that feels inherently dangerous, or safe? I'd argue that in Brisbane, it's very much the latter. On those Sunday nights, when I'm maybe a little dusty, I'll drive across the Story Bridge and just keep going, past the Princess Alexandra Hospital, through Annerley. By the time Beaudesert Road begins to straighten after its descent from Moorooka, your only company is the street lights, a few cars, and the occasional semi beginning its overnight run maybe south or west.
News.com.au
01-06-2025
- Health
- News.com.au
‘Psychopathic' killer who killed elderly woman, strangled fellow inmate has parole term set aside by court
A 'psychopathic' killer convicted for murdering an elderly woman and setting fire to her home, before strangling an inmate to death, has successfully appealed terms of an order preventing him from applying for parole. Rodney George Anderson was serving a life sentence for the 1995 murder of 77-year-old Ethel Adamson in her Moorooka – setting fire to her home in the process – when he murdered a fellow inmate five years later by strangling him with a TV aerial cord. He became eligible for parole in November 2020. But the Parole Board of Queensland (PBQ) in 2023 made a declaration naming him as a restricted prisoner – effectively barring Anderson from applying for parole for eight-and-a-half years. The order meant Anderson was prohibited from applying for parole until December 2031 – by which time he will be 78. In an appeal of the order to the Supreme Court, Anderson challenged the length of the term while citing his declining health conditions in custody. They include chronic kidney disease, type-2 diabetes, epilepsy, hypertension, and poor mobility requiring the use of a wheelchair. 'None of his conditions are immediately life threatening, however, he is at risk of acute deterioration due to his underlying health issues,' Supreme Court Justice Rebecca Treston said in her judgment. 'His mobility is very poor and he is experiencing regular falls.' A letter from a medical officer stated Anderson's needs were being met in custody but this would change as his condition declined. The decision to make a restricted prisoner declaration was outlined in a letter from President of the PBQ, which detailed the serious nature of offences that landed Anderson a life-imprisonment conviction, the harm he may pose to the public if granted parole and the effect the release on parole may have on the Anderson or another victim. Anderson had a 'psychopathic' personality, 'poor impulse control and demonstrated high levels of aggression' and was at risk of 'engaging in fire-setting behaviours', according to a psychiatric report and a letter from the PQB president. 'I have been informed that the prisoner presents as requiring a high level of support if he were to be released, the kind which is most likely to be facilitated in a nursing home,' the president's letter stated. 'However, given his particular risk towards vulnerable persons, it is unlikely this plan would be feasible. 'Given the above and considering all information and material before me, I am satisfied that there is a risk the prisoner may pose to the public if he is granted parole, particularly as the prisoner is a psychopath and a pyromaniac who continues to pose a moderately high risk of violent recidivism despite his advancing age and noted health issues.' In her decision, Justice Treston found the term of the restricted prisoner declaration failed to adequately consider the human rights consequences for Anderson, particularly in light of his numerous serious and worsening medical conditions. Justice Treston declared that the period imposed under the Restricted Prisoner Declaration — the term of eight-and-a-half years — was invalid and must be set aside. The court found that the 'public interest' consideration for deciding the term of the declaration must be broader than just the risk factors, such as nature of the offence, risk to public and the effect on victims. The parties will discuss the specific court order needed to implement this decision.
