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Caboolture Golf Club’s Justice Bosio Takes the Golfing World by Storm

After turning pro just a few months ago, 20-year-old Justice Bosio of Caboolture turned heads at the Australian Open and is well on her way to proving she belongs among the elite in professional golf.

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From Territory roots to professional dreams

Born in Alice Springs and raised in Darwin before settling in Caboolture, Bosio’s journey in golf began with plastic clubs and Sunday rounds alongside her father Luke. Those early days following her dad around the course planted the seeds for what would become a remarkable career trajectory.

The young golfer’s connection to the sport runs deep—her parents often recall how even as a toddler, the mere sight of golf on television would instantly calm her tears. This natural affinity for the game has evolved into a composed presence on the course that belies her years.

Her progression through the ranks has been steady and impressive. After joining Caboolture Golf Club at age 10, she quickly developed her skills, shooting her first even-par round by age 12. In 2020, she broke new ground as the first female winner of the Keperra Bowl, marking her entry into Golf Australia’s High Performance programs.

Justice Bosio, the calm competitor

Bosio’s game is built on precision and patience. “I would say that I’m a pretty calm golfer,” she explains, describing her methodical approach to course management. Her accuracy off the tee and consistent iron play have become hallmarks of her style, though she continues to work on adding distance to compete with LPGA Tour standards.

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Her development has been enriched by opportunities to play alongside some of Australia’s greatest golfers. A particularly memorable experience came at TPS Victoria, where she was paired with golf legends Karrie Webb and Geoff Ogilvy. The very next day, she demonstrated her potential by shooting an impressive nine-under par round.

Breaking new ground

The invitation to compete in the Augusta National Women’s Amateur marked another significant milestone in her career. As only the fifth Australian to receive this honor, Bosio joins an elite group of players who have earned the chance to compete at one of golf’s most hallowed grounds.

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Despite her youth, Bosio has made a remarkably smooth transition to professional golf. Her maturity, honed through years of competing against older players, is evident in her composed performances on the professional circuit.

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At Caboolture Golf Club, Bosio’s journey from a junior with a 27 handicap to a professional competitor serves as an inspiration. Her success story resonates particularly strongly with young golfers who see in her a pathway to their own dreams in the sport.

As Bosio builds her Rolex Ranking and gains more experience on tour, the golf world watches with interest to see what this rising star will achieve next.

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Published 05-December-2024

Caboolture Woman Charged in Fatal Motorcycle Crash

A 47-year-old Caboolture woman has been charged following a fatal motorcycle crash on Bribie Island Road.

Police reports indicate the incident occurred on October 12 at 4:15 AM, involving a white Fiat Ducato van and a black Harley Davidson motorcycle. The crash took place between Hickey Road and Toorbul Road in the Moreton Bay region.

The 51-year-old male motorcyclist suffered fatal head injuries and died at the scene. The woman driver of the van was uninjured.

Authorities have charged the Caboolture woman with one count of careless driving causing death. She is scheduled to appear in Caboolture Magistrates Court on January 1, 2025.

Published 21-November-2024

Junior Talent Outpaces Seniors at National Youth Tournament at Caboolture Bowl

In a stunning turn of events at the 2024 Grand National Youth Eliminator, junior bowlers Brianna Walsh and Lachlan Howse delivered standout performances to triumph over their senior counterparts at Caboolture Bowl, marking an exciting shift in youth bowling.

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Qualifying drama sets stage

The tournament’s opening phase was a showcase of exceptional talent across both divisions, Matt Stevens of Tenpin Bowling Australia reports. Western Australia’s Emma Blunden dominated the women’s division, amassing a total pinfall of 2,127 with an outstanding 212.7 average. Her stellar performance included a remarkable 284 in her second game, securing a commanding 172-pin lead heading into Stage 2.

In the men’s division, Queensland’s Lachlan Howse displayed impressive consistency. Despite a modest 186 in his opening game, he delivered nine consecutive scores above 200, finishing with a total pinfall of 2,269. National Training Squad members Luke Doyle (2,258) and Justin Dinham (2,203) kept the pressure on throughout qualifying.

Shocking eliminations at Caboolture Bowl

The competitive intensity of the event was evident in the qualifying cut, which saw several favourites bow out early. Defending champion Tamika Pettigrew narrowly missed advancement by just two pins, while Nicholas Rajkovic’s 13th-place finish brought his campaign to a premature end.

Bracket finals sees junior uprising

*Caboolture Bowl manager Brian Bates with Lachlan Howse. Photo Credit: Facebook/Tenpin Bowling Australia*

The tournament’s McIntyre system finals produced compelling matchups. Top-seeded Howse faced early adversity, losing to Victorian bowler William Zaccaria 430-399. However, his resilience shone in the elimination rounds as he edged out Jackson Buckingham 204-202 and clinched the title with a decisive 207-188 victory over Australian World Cup team member Seth Gray.

*Bates with Brianna Walsh. Photo Credit: Facebook/Tenpin Bowling Australia*

In the women’s division, Blunden maintained her momentum through the semifinals, defeating Tahlia Corbett 172-155. However, Brianna Walsh rose to the occasion in the final, securing her first national title with a commanding 217-200 victory.

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As the curtain closes on this successful event at Caboolture Bowl & Mini Golf , the triumphs of Walsh and Howse herald a bright future for Australian youth bowling, showcasing the sport’s emerging talent at both local and national levels.

Published 20-November-2024

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Caboolture Couple Pam and Des Gunnis Marks 30 Years of Transforming Lives Through Foster Care

Pam and Des Gunnis of Caboolture have dedicated 30 years to fostering over 65 vulnerable young people, creating safe havens and shaping futures. Their extraordinary milestone reflects the compassionate spirit of Queensland’s foster care community.

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The couple currently provides short-term, respite, and emergency care in the Moreton Bay region, where their efforts address a growing demand for foster carers.

Meeting a growing need

Philippe Coquerand of Anglicare Southern Queensland reports that their work comes at a critical time for Queensland’s child protection system. Recent data reveals a 3.2% rise in children requiring out-of-home care, with 373 more children needing support in the past year alone. Pam and Des are part of a network of 6,000 foster carers across Queensland, including 1,870 with Anglicare Southern Queensland who support nearly 12,000 children in care.

Pam and Des Gunnis : creating safe spaces

For Pam, fostering is deeply personal. “I was adopted and just wanted to give back to the community,” she explains. “One of the best things about being a foster carer is seeing the young people achieve their goals.”

Her approach focuses on providing safety while helping children maintain cultural connections and, where possible, relationships with their biological families.

The couple takes a compassionate and practical approach to their work. “We try to have a teddy bear, book, or colouring books to help them settle in,” Pam shares. This thoughtful attention to detail ensures a welcoming environment for children during challenging transitions.

While acknowledging the difficulties of fostering, the Gunnises emphasise the importance of strong support networks. They credit their success to the backing of foster care support workers, family, friends, and the Anglicare Southern Queensland team.

“Being a foster carer is very rewarding. You get to watch a child grow up, achieve their goals, and overcome some of life’s biggest challenges,” Pam reflects.

As Queensland faces an increasing need for foster carers, the Gunnises’ three-decade commitment serves as an inspiration for others considering this vital role. Their advice to potential carers is straightforward: provide safety and reassurance to children in need.

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About Anglicare Southern Queensland

Anglicare Southern Queensland is one of Queensland’s most trusted community services and health care organisations. Founded in 1870 as the Brisbane Women and Infant’s Refuge, it has grown into an inclusive and diverse not-for-profit charity delivering a broad range of services, including aged care, foster care, homelessness support and mental health and family counselling. More than 50,000 Queenslanders are empowered by Anglicare Southern Queensland every year.

For more information on becoming a foster or kinship carer, phone Anglicare Southern Queensland on 1300 610 610 or visit their website.

Published 20-November-2024

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Caboolture Nurse Still Traumatised in Highway Road Rage Incident

A Caboolture nurse still recalls the moment she became a victim of road rage on the Bruce Highway, when the driver of a white Toyota began driving dangerously at her in what she described as a targeted attack. Dashcam footage captured the moment the car slammed into her vehicle.

The alleged attack lasted more than half an hour. A year later, Nurse Evans continues to deal with the aftermath.

“Out of nowhere the white Toyota came up beside me and, yeah, just road raging me, slamming into my side doors,” she recounted.

“Very terrifying, I still have dreams about it,” she said. “Mentally, it’s destroying me, because I can’t go to work … I’m still in a sling, my shoulder’s not healing.”

RACQ’s latest Safety Survey shows 86 percent of people think road rage is getting worse, according to RACQ head of public policy Dr Michael Kane.

“We’re clearly seeing it on our major motorways, and we often see it in high-speed environments,” Kane said. “7.6 percent of people admit to carrying a weapon in their car, and obviously that’s a concern.”

Recent incidents have included metal poles and beer bottles being thrown in anger, people being punched, and vehicles being used to damage other vehicles.

The survey revealed:

Nearly 50 percent of road users have experienced tailgating
34.2 percent have experienced excessive honking
28.2 percent have experienced rude hand gestures
24.9 percent have been cut off only for that person to slow down

Published 28-October-2024

Caboolture Childcare Centre Fined After Leaving Child on A Bus

Kanga Enterprises, a childcare centre trading as Cooinda Early Learning in Caboolture, has been fined $28,000 after leaving a two-year-old child on a bus in October 2022.

The Caboolture Magistrates Court heard the child had been collected from home and was subsequently left unattended in the bus at the centre. Staff only discovered the child was still on the bus after receiving a phone call from a parent wanting to pass on a message.

The Department of Education prosecuted the centre for:

Failing to provide adequate supervision
Failing to protect children from harm and hazard
Failing to have written authorisation for children being transported
Having an inadequate risk assessment

Magistrate Kurt Fowler ordered the centre to pay the fine plus $1,500 in costs to the department.

The case follows a 2020 incident where a three-year-old died after being left in a bus outside a childcare centre, which resulted in criminal and civil action as well as regulatory reforms.

Published 25-October-2024

Caboolture Woman Latest Victim in Spate of Dog Attacks Across Australia

A local woman is recovering after being knocked to the ground and injured by an unregistered dog while walking her dachshund in Caboolture.

This incident marks the latest in a string of dog attacks across Australia, raising concerns about public safety and responsible pet ownership.

On Sunday morning, Lee-Anne Shaw was walking her dog, Chelsea, when a dog, identified as an American Staffordshire cross named Loki, jumped the fence of its property and charged at them. The force of the attack knocked Ms Shaw to the ground, where she sustained injuries. She feared for the safety of her small dog, Chelsea, who narrowly escaped serious harm.

The dog’s owner, Jerimie Tipler, expressed remorse over the incident but maintained that his two-year-old dog was not dangerous and was merely reacting to the presence of another dog near his fence. However, City of Moreton Bay Council officers swiftly seized Loki and discovered the dog was unregistered.

Council officers are investigating the incident and have confirmed a zero-tolerance approach to serious dog attacks. The outcome of the investigation will determine what further action will be taken regarding Loki.

This attack comes on the heels of several other disturbing incidents across the country. Last Wednesday, a pet dog was fatally mauled during a walk in Carindale, Brisbane. Three dogs attacked a woman in Melbourne on Thursday, leaving her with critical injuries. And on Friday, a Townsville man’s dog severely injured his arm.

These incidents highlight the need for responsible pet ownership and raise questions about community safety. Ms Shaw believes that large, unrestrained dogs pose a significant threat and advocates for stronger measures to protect the public.

Published Date 14-October-2024

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Caboolture Teenager Dies Following E-Scooter Collision with Truck

A teenager has died in hospital following a collision between his e-scooter and a truck in Caboolture. The incident occurred on Friday, October 4, 2024, at approximately 7:20 PM at the intersection of George St and Mill Rd.

The teenager sustained life-threatening injuries when his e-scooter collided with a Hino 300 truck. He was immediately transported to Royal Brisbane and Women’s Hospital, where he fought for his life for five days before succumbing to his injuries on Wednesday, October 9.

Police reported the boy’s death on Wednesday night. The occupants of the truck involved in the collision were assessed by paramedics at the scene but did not suffer any physical injuries.

The Forensic Crash Unit of the Queensland Police Service is currently investigating the incident.

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The identity of the deceased teenager has not been released by the authorities.

Published 8-October-2024

Caboolture Glazier Guilty After Facebook Marketplace Car Ends in Creek Crash

A Caboolture glazier pleads guilty after his newly bought car from Facebook Marketplace took a dramatic crash in Sunshine Coast hinterland.

Troy Gordon Shields, a 34-year-old glazier from Caboolture, appeared via video link from Woodford Prison in Maroochydore Magistrates Court on Friday. He pleaded guilty to eight charges stemming from a February 21 incident where he crashed a recently purchased vehicle into a creek bed in Nambour.

The court heard that Shields, a father of three, had bought the car from Facebook Marketplace shortly before the incident. According to his defence lawyer, Breanna Bowtell, Shields claimed the brakes weren’t working properly when he was driving the vehicle.

However, witnesses reported hearing loud revving along Image Flat Road in Nambour before two distinct bangs. Police investigations revealed that Shields had sideswiped a parked car and hit a guardrail, causing his vehicle to flip onto its roof in a nearby creek bed.

The situation was further complicated by the fact that the car was uninsured, unregistered, and bore paper plates. Shields himself was unlicensed at the time of the incident. Subsequent tests showed positive results for methamphetamine, alcohol, and amphetamine in his system.

Acting Magistrate Anna Smith noted that the car had a modified muffler, accounting for the loud noises reported by witnesses. Police determined that Shields lost control of the vehicle after hitting the edge of a roundabout, with skid marks found leading up to the crash site.

Shields, who has previously struggled with alcohol and methamphetamine addiction, hopes to return to his profession as a glazier upon release from custody. He has been sentenced to eight months in jail, suspended immediately for 15 months, and disqualified from driving for 12 months.

Published 27-September-2024

Caboolture Set to Make its Mark on the Cornhole Map with Major Tournament

Caboolture is preparing to become the epicentre of cornhole action, welcoming the first-ever Caboolture Cornhole 5000 tournament.

This major event, scheduled for 19 and 20 October at the Big Fish Tavern, is expected to draw in dozens of skilled players across Australia, all vying for a share of the impressive $5,000 prize pool.

The Cornhole Craze Sweeps The Nation

*Photo Credit:* *The Big Fish Tavern/ Facebook*

The game of cornhole, which involves tossing beanbags onto a sloped board with a hole, has experienced a remarkable surge in popularity globally, and Australia is no exception. Dean Drumm, the organiser, attributes this rising trend to increased exposure through televised American games and online platforms. He also highlights the game’s inclusive nature.

Caboolture’s Cornhole Community

growing cornhole community in the region. Drumm plans to make this an annual fixture and emphasises the event’s accessibility, inviting everyone to participate or enjoy the action as spectators. Drumm plans to live-stream the tournament on Facebook and YouTube for those who cannot attend in person.

How to Play and Get Involved

For those unfamiliar with the game, cornhole is straightforward to grasp. Teams of one or two players take turns throwing beanbags, aiming to land them in the hole or on the board for points. The first team to reach 21 points emerges victorious.

The Big Fish Tavern hosts weekly gatherings for aspiring players every Wednesday at 6:30 p.m. Two leagues in the Moreton Bay area are also available for those interested in forming a team and competing regularly.

Beyond the Game

While the tournament promises fierce competition and thrilling moments, it also underscores the camaraderie and social aspect that cornhole fosters. More than just a sporting event, the Caboolture Cornhole 5000 aims to celebrate a game that unites people and showcases the vibrant community spirit of Caboolture.

Published Date 25-September-2024

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