Tears shed in decision whether to rename bridge after Rhys
Premium Content It was the vote that reduced the mayor to tears. Livingstone Shire Council was presented with a notice of motion from mayor Andy Ireland to rename the Fig Tree Creek bridge in Yeppoon after young student Rhys Yore. But the council had to consider some tough questions about the heartfelt proposal during its ordinary meeting on April 20. Later that day, the community gathered at the bridge to set up a memorial for the St Brendan’s student, and messages of support have since been...
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