Acting Chief Superintendent Ray Rohweder described Queensland s rising road toll as disturbing and has called on all road users to step up their game and simply do the right thing . A total of 33 people have been killed as a result of traffic crashes across the state this year - 15 more than the same time last year.   I find that quite disturbing, Acting Chief Superintendent Rohweder said. We really need to get the message through to all those drivers out there using the road network that they need to obey the road rules. It is the driving public who decide how they conduct themselves on the road.
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A paddle out memorial will be held this weekend for St Brendan’s College student Rhys Yore, who was tragically killed in a single-vehicle accident last month.
Friends and members of the Capricorn Coast community are invited to the event, to be held at 6am Saturday at Yeppoon’s Main Beach.
Rhys, 16, was a passionate surfer and fisherman and those attending are asked to take along an ephemeral nature offering, such as flowers or leaves, to lay on the water in his honour.
People who do not own a surfboard are being encouraged to assemble on the foreshore.
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Subscriber only The family and friends of teenager Rhys Yore will celebrate his life in the style that he lived . The 16-year-old will be farewelled at a service at St Brendan s College Chapel at 11am on Monday. Those attending are asked to dress in bright clothes, t-shirts, boardshorts and thongs. A Year 11 student at the college, Rhys was killed in a single-vehicle accident in Yeppoon on January 20. The funeral notice said Rhys was a treasured son, beloved brother and adored grandson, and an irreplaceable mate to so many . In a statement issued after the tragedy, St Brendan s principal Robert Corboy said Rhys was well respected among the college family and his loss was being felt deeply.
Student and teacher death at Yeppoon school
News by Sophie Chirgwin & Chris Clarke 25th Jan 2021 11:11 AM
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Subscriber only A prestigious all-boys school in Yeppoon is tragically mourning the loss of a beloved teacher, who died from cancer the same week a popular Year 11 student lost his life. St Brendan s College took to Facebook on Sunday night, paying tribute to both Rhys Yore - who last week died in a car crash - and Peter Bartlett, a much-loved teacher. Many of you will be aware of the tragic loss of two of our St Brendan s College family members in the last few days, the Facebook post read.