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Deception Bay and Rothwell Property Markets Show a Clear Price Divide

Rothwell recorded a median house price above $1 million over the latest three-month period, while neighbouring Deception Bay remained the higher-volume market with considerably more properties changing hands.

Property sales data for the three months to 14 August 2026 shows a marked difference between the neighbouring Moreton Bay suburbs, both in price and the number of transactions.

Rothwell recorded a three-month house median of $1.015 million, compared with its 12-month median of $986,500. The shorter-term figure was 2.9 per cent above the longer-term benchmark.

Deception Bay recorded a three-month house median of $860,000, compared with $870,000 across the trailing 12 months — a difference of about 1.1 per cent.

But while Rothwell recorded the higher median, Deception Bay was by far the busier market.

At a Glance

Suburb	3-Month House Median	12-Month House Median	3-Month Sales	Median Days to Sell
Deception Bay	$860,000	$870,000	95	25 days
Rothwell	$1,015,000	$986,500	26	30 days

Deception Bay Records Higher Sales Activity

There were 95 sales recorded in Deception Bay during the three-month period, compared with 26 in Rothwell.

Deception Bay’s underlying figures included 65 house sales and 29 unit sales, along with one other transaction. The dataset also contained nine undisclosed transactions, while three commercial rows were excluded from the residential analysis.

Rothwell recorded 18 house sales, three unit sales and two land transactions, with another three transactions undisclosed.

The longer-term house datasets also underline the difference in market size. There were 275 confirmed Deception Bay house sales across the trailing 12 months, compared with 79 in Rothwell.

Monthly Median House Price — Trailing 12 Months

Deception Bay monthly median house price and sales volume — trailing 12 months.

Rothwell’s Four-Bedroom Median Tops $1 Million

The bedroom breakdown provides a clearer picture of where the price gap between the suburbs sits.

Four-bedroom houses in Rothwell recorded a three-month median of $1.03 million from 15 sales. The corresponding Deception Bay median was $925,000 from 11 sales.

Three-bedroom houses were closer.

Deception Bay recorded a three-bedroom median of $837,500 from 44 sales during the latest three months, while Rothwell’s three-bedroom median was $870,000 from three transactions.

The smaller Rothwell sample means its three-month three-bedroom result should be treated cautiously.

Deception Bay’s highest three-month bedroom median was $1.1 million for five-bedroom houses, based on six sales. Its two-bedroom median reached $1.03 million, although that figure was based on only three transactions.

Monthly Median House Price — Trailing 12 Months

Rothwell monthly median house price and sales volume — trailing 12 months.

Top Sales Reach $1.48 Million

At the upper end of the Deception Bay market, 10 Barbados Boulevard recorded the highest confirmed residential sale in the overview at $1.48 million.

It was followed by 1/23 Denise Street at $1.355 million and 68 Shayne Avenue at $1.21 million.

Two commercial-scale Deception Bay records were excluded from the residential Top 10 because they were not considered representative of the residential market. A $1.3 million sale involving a block of units at 42-44 Balmoral Place was also excluded from the residential ranking.

Rothwell’s highest confirmed sale was 57 Tranquility Drive at $1.355 million, followed by 3 Allister Crescent at $1.19 million and 34 Dobell Street at $1.15 million.

Homes Taking Longer to Sell

One measure moved in the same direction in both suburbs: selling times.

Deception Bay’s median days to sell was 25 days during the three-month period, compared with 16 days across the trailing 12 months.

Rothwell recorded a three-month median of 30 days, double its 12-month figure of 15 days.

The figures provide a snapshot rather than a forecast. Short-term medians can move significantly depending on the number, size and type of homes sold during a particular period, especially in smaller markets such as Rothwell.

For buyers and homeowners comparing the neighbouring suburbs, the latest data shows a distinct market split: Rothwell recorded the higher three-month house median, while Deception Bay generated substantially more sales activity.

Read the full Property Market Overview here.

DISCLAIMER Published 16-August-2026

This overview is intended as a general market summary only and is provided for informational purposes. Nothing on this page constitutes financial, investment, legal or real estate advice. All figures, medians, rankings, and market observations are indicative only and should not be relied upon as complete or definitive. Property markets are dynamic and conditions can change rapidly — past performance is not a reliable indicator of future results. Readers should conduct their own independent research and seek qualified professional advice before making any property decision.

This overview is based on publicly available property transaction data for the periods stated in the above sections. All data is presented in aggregated and derived form. All dates are settlement dates. Where prices are unavailable, those transactions may be included in sales counts but are excluded from median and price band calculations. © 2026.

Three Local Athletes, Two Sports, One Glasgow Campaign

Lawnton and Deception Bay will be represented in Glasgow by three athletes taking different routes to the same Australian team: boxer Jye Dixon and para swimmers Lakeisha Patterson and Kirralee Hayes.

One will make his Commonwealth Games debut after 74 amateur bouts. Another will return to the city where her international swimming career began, while the third has regained her place on the Australian team after two years away from competitive swimming.

Their paths will meet at the 2026 Commonwealth Games, which will run from July 23 to August 2.

Lawnton and Deception Bay Paths to Glasgow

Dixon’s campaign has been built at All Star Boxing Academy in Lawnton, where he has trained since he was 12.

The 21-year-old Brendale resident will enter the men’s 55kg bantamweight division with 57 wins and 17 defeats. His record includes eight Queensland championships and seven Australian championships.

Dixon has also tested himself internationally, placing fifth at the Youth World Championships before reaching the quarter-finals of the Elite World Championships.

Jye Dixon — *Photo Credit: Sport Australia Hall of Fame*

His 2026 preparation included World Boxing Cup events in Brazil and China. He recorded three wins across the two tournaments, defeating Andres Gabriel Cova, Daniel Girleanu and Gor Ayvazyan, while losing twice to Japan’s Rui Yamaguchi.

Dixon was awarded a Tier 2 scholarship through the Sport Australia Hall of Fame’s 2026 Scholarship and Mentoring Program. The support assists with sporting equipment and some of the financial demands of pursuing his boxing career.

His first Commonwealth Games contest could come during the round of 32 sessions on July 24 and 25. The division will progress through the knockout rounds before the final on August 1.

Patterson Returns to Her Starting Point

While Dixon is preparing for his first Games, Patterson will compete at her fourth.

The former Lawnton Swim Club athlete made her international debut as a teenager at the 2014 Commonwealth Games in Glasgow. She finished third in the women’s 100m freestyle S8, collecting the first of her Commonwealth Games medals.

Four years later, Patterson won the 50m freestyle S8 and the 100m freestyle S9 at the Gold Coast Games. The results made her the first Australian female para swimmer to claim two gold medals at one Commonwealth Games.

She returned for Birmingham in 2022, finishing fifth in the women’s 200m individual medley SM10.

Lakeisha Patterson — *Photo Credit: Commonwealth Games Australia*

Known as Lucky, Patterson began swimming as part of her rehabilitation after being diagnosed with cerebral palsy. What started as a way to manage muscle stiffness developed into a career spanning Commonwealth Games, Paralympic Games and world championships.

Her strongest results have come in the 400m freestyle. Patterson won Paralympic gold in the S8 event at Rio in 2016 before taking the S9 title at Tokyo.

She later earned silver in the women’s 400m freestyle S9 at the 2024 Paris Paralympics and won the event at the 2025 World Para Swimming Championships in Singapore.

Glasgow will bring her back to the shorter distance. Patterson will contest the women’s 100m freestyle S9, with the heats scheduled for July 29 and the final during the early hours of July 30 AEST.

Hayes Rebuilds Her Competitive Career

Deception Bay swimmer Kirralee Hayes will arrive in Glasgow after working her way back into international competition.

Hayes stepped away from competitive swimming between 2023 and 2025 while dealing with mental health and identity concerns. By April and May 2025, the drive to return had begun to build, and an invitation from a former coach helped bring her back to the pool.

The 22-year-old has been vision-impaired since birth and began competing at 11. She was a founding member of Genesis Aquatics at Genesis Christian College in Bray Park, where she trained with coach Rick Pendleton.

Kirralee Hayes — *Photo Credit: Commonwealth Games Australia*

Hayes later joined coach Yuriy Vdovychenko at the Australian Institute of Sport in Canberra while continuing to work with Pendleton during visits to Brisbane.

Her first Paralympic appearance came in Tokyo, where she competed in two events but did not reach a final.

A year later, she collected her first international medal at the Birmingham Commonwealth Games. Hayes completed the women’s 50m freestyle S13 in 28.24 seconds to win bronze behind Australian teammate Katja Dedekind.

She will return to that event in Glasgow and will also contest the women’s 100m freestyle S13.

Hayes will be the first of the local trio to begin competing, with the 100m freestyle heats scheduled for July 24 and the final on July 25. Her 50m freestyle campaign will follow on July 28, with the final set for the early hours of July 29 AEST.

Dixon’s boxing competition is also scheduled to begin across July 24 and 25, while Patterson will complete the trio’s opening appearances when she enters the pool on July 29.

Published 20-July-2026

Deception Bay Students Earn Queensland Rugby Selections

Photo Credit: Deception Bay State High School/Facebook

Two Deception Bay State High School students have earned Queensland rugby selections after strong representative campaigns, with KJ named in the Queensland White U16s Team and Lilliana selected in the Queensland U19 Women’s Origin Team.

Deception Bay State High School students KJ and Lilliana have both been recognised after recent performances across rugby 7’s and rugby league competitions.

KJ was selected in the Queensland White U16s Team after helping the Sunshine Coast U16s side complete an undefeated Rugby 7’s campaign in Noosa.

Lilliana was selected in the Queensland U19 Women’s Origin Team after also earning Queensland Schools U19s honours through her rugby league performances in Gladstone.

Together, the two students have represented their regions, competed for Sunshine Coast rugby 7’s teams, and moved into Queensland representative teams during a strong period of school sport.

KJ Builds on Undefeated Rugby 7’s Campaign

KJ represented the Sunshine Coast at the Rugby 7’s State Championships for girls, held at Noosa Rugby Union Club, Sunshine Beach from 5 to 7 June 2026.

Her U16s team went through the tournament undefeated and finished as State Champions.

That performance was followed by KJ’s selection in the Queensland White U16s Team, giving the Deception Bay student another representative opportunity after the Noosa carnival.

The event included the 15–16 years and 17–18 years girls divisions.

Deception Bay rugby students recognised — Photo Credit: Deception Bay State High School/Facebook

Lilliana Adds Origin Selection to Representative Run

Lilliana also represented the Sunshine Coast at the Rugby 7’s State Championships, helping her U18s team finish fifth.

Her rugby league achievements have also continued this term. Earlier, she competed at the Rugby League State Championships in Gladstone, where her performances led to selection in the Queensland Schools U19s Team.

Lilliana has since been named in the Queensland U19 Women’s Origin Team, adding another representative honour to her recent results across both rugby 7’s and rugby league.

KJ and Lilliana rugby selections — Photo Credit: Deception Bay State High School/Facebook

DBSHS Recognises Pair’s Achievements

Deception Bay State High School acknowledged both students for their dedication, resilience, hard work and performances across the competitions.

The school’s recognition follows a period in which KJ and Lilliana have each taken part in representative sport beyond school fixtures.

For KJ, the recent results include an undefeated Rugby 7’s State Championships campaign, a State Championship win and selection in the Queensland White U16s Team.

For Lilliana, the recent results include a fifth-place Rugby 7’s finish with the Sunshine Coast U18s team, selection in the Queensland Schools U19s Team and selection in the Queensland U19 Women’s Origin Team.

Both students have given the Deception Bay school two rugby achievements to celebrate across different codes and age groups.

Published 23-June-2026

Deception Bay’s 50m Pool Will Stay Unheated, Despite a Push from Local Swimmers

Deception Bay Aquatic Centre

A petition calling for the 50-metre pool at Deception Bay Aquatic Centre to be heated and opened year-round has not succeeded, with the City of Moreton Bay citing low patronage as the reason heating the outdoor pool is not financially viable.

The petition, organised by local swimmer Emanuela Bassi, gathered 53 signatures from residents calling for the facility at 153 Maine Terrace to remain open through winter, currently May to August. The response, delivered following a general meeting earlier this month, was clear: the numbers do not stack up.

“The very low patronage of Deception Bay’s 50m pool means it is currently not sustainable to install heaters and subsidise the cost of energy, water, staff, and maintenance at this venue,” a City of Moreton Bay spokesperson said.

A Facility with Everything But a Heater

While the Deception Bay Aquatic Centre already hosts a heated indoor programme pool for therapy and rehabilitation, it’s the outdoor 50m pool that lap swimmers rely on that remains cold and closed throughout the winter.

Photo Credit: Deception Bay Aquatic Centre

For Bassi, who swims at the centre four or five times a week, that distinction matters enormously. She drives further to access a heated 50m pool each winter and says she is not alone in that inconvenience.

“I had a chat last year with some people coming to swim and all of them would have stayed in Deception Bay in winter if the pool was heated,” she said. “It’s a beautiful facility. It’s big, has a 50m pool, everything is there. If they organised winter classes, like in Redcliffe and Burpengary, people would come in winter.”

Bassi ran the petition as a trial run rather than an organised campaign, and believes a stronger effort could attract more support.

“I did this as a trial, not knowing if anyone else felt the same way. I think I could have raised more signatures if I was there.”

Where to Swim This Winter

For Deception Bay, Murrumba Downs, Dayboro and Woodford residents whose local pools will close in May, the City of Moreton Bay has pointed to three nearby heated alternatives: Redcliffe War Memorial Pool, which features a 50m indoor heated pool; Burpengary Regional Aquatic and Leisure Centre; and North Lakes Aquatic Centre, which offers both indoor and outdoor heated pools alongside aqua aerobics, squad training and learn-to-swim programmes.

Deception Bay Aquatic Centre is at 153 Maine Terrace, Deception Bay. For seasonal opening hours and programme information, visit deceptionbaypool.com.au or call the centre directly at 07 3204 7845.

Published 29-April-2026

Deception Bay Team Takes Part In Couch Surf Fundraiser For Youth Housing Support

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A Deception Bay early learning centre is taking part in a community sleepover initiative, with staff giving up their beds to support young people experiencing homelessness.

A Sleepover With Purpose In Deception Bay

At Gardenia Early Learning Deception Bay, staff are preparing to swap their usual routines for a night on blow-up mattresses and sleeping bags inside the centre.

Around 12 team members will take part in the overnight stay on 15 April, marking Youth Homelessness Matters Day. The group will set up simple bedding on classroom mats to reflect the temporary and uncertain sleeping conditions faced by many young people without a stable home.

The experience is designed to bring attention to the realities of housing instability, offering a small but practical way for participants to engage with the issue.

*Photo Credit: Gardenia Early Learning Deception Bay*

Local Action Linked To A Wider Campaign

The Deception Bay sleepover forms part of Couch Surf for a Cause, a community-wide initiative led by Chameleon Housing.

The campaign encourages individuals, workplaces and community groups to organise sleepovers between April 11 and 19, with a strong focus on April 15 to coincide with Youth Homelessness Matters Day.

Participants are asked to give up their beds for one night, seek support from family and friends, and contribute funds towards services that assist young people experiencing homelessness.

Supporting Young People Facing Housing Instability

Chameleon Housing provides crisis and short-term accommodation, alongside programs that support young people in building independence.

This includes housing for young families, life-skills development, and support during early parenting stages, as well as services tailored for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander families.

Over the past five years, the organisation has assisted 184 individuals, most aged between 15 and 25, many of whom have experienced frequent moves or relied on couch surfing due to a lack of secure housing.

A Shared Effort Beyond The Classroom

The Deception Bay team has approached the sleepover as both a fundraising effort and a way to strengthen connections within the workplace.

The evening is expected to include simple activities such as board games, a shared meal and time together, while maintaining a clear focus on the purpose behind the event.

The participation also reflects an existing connection between the early learning centre and Chameleon Housing, reinforcing a broader commitment to community support.

Turning Awareness Into Practical Support

Couch Surf for a Cause invites participation in different forms, from hosting sleepovers to organising small fundraising activities.

Funds raised contribute to accommodation and essential support, with examples including providing a night of housing for a young person or assisting with basic household needs as they transition to more stable living arrangements.

In Deception Bay, the initiative demonstrates how local participation can contribute to a wider effort to address youth homelessness, using simple actions to raise awareness and support ongoing services.

Published 14-Apr-2026

Early Intervention Program Targets At-Risk Youth In Deception Bay

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A 12-week early intervention program for children aged 8 to 12 is being delivered in Deception Bay through Deception Bay Neighbourhood Centre.

Deception Bay Youth Program Targets Early Signs Of Risk

A structured early intervention initiative is now underway in Deception Bay, delivered by Deception Bay Neighbourhood Centre, a community organisation operating since 1992.

The program, known as STEP-UP, focuses on children showing early signs of antisocial behaviour and social disengagement. It is designed to address these behaviours before they develop into long-term patterns, with a focus on accountability and emotional regulation.

Working With Families To Strengthen Support Systems

The Deception Bay program combines group mentoring with direct family involvement, recognising the role of home and school environments in shaping behaviour.

Families are engaged throughout the 12-week program to help strengthen connections with schools and support positive behavioural development. The approach aims to ensure consistent guidance for children both during and beyond the program.

Part Of Broader Youth Engagement Across The Region

The Deception Bay initiative forms part of a wider rollout of early intervention programs across Greater Brisbane, including areas within Moreton Bay and Redlands.

Four organisations are delivering targeted programs under a shared funding pool exceeding $1 million. These initiatives focus on engaging at-risk youth through structured support such as mentoring, education-linked activities and skill development.

Other programs in the rollout include practical mentoring activities and music-based engagement designed to support emotional development and social connection.

Community Activities Supporting Families In Deception Bay

Alongside the early intervention program, Deception Bay continues to host activities that promote connection and support within the community.

Neighbour Day 2026 is scheduled for Sunday 29 March, encouraging everyday interactions among residents. Weekly Laughter Circle sessions are also held on Fridays from 9 a.m. to 10 a.m. at 7 Joseph Crescent.

A free Easter Community Connect Day will take place on Wednesday 1 April from 2:30 p.m. to 4:30 p.m. at Deception Bay Hall, offering activities and access to local services for families.

Focus On Early Engagement In Deception Bay

The Deception Bay program centres on early engagement, aiming to respond to behavioural concerns at a stage where intervention can still influence long-term outcomes.

By working with children and their families, the program supports stronger behavioural foundations and improved connections with education and community structures.

Published 23-Mar-2026

First Nations Youth Mental Health Service Opens In Deception Bay

Photo Credit: Brisbane North PHN

A youth mental health service in Deception Bay is now providing culturally safe care for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander young people across Brisbane and the Moreton Bay region.

The service, known as Staying Deadly | headspace Deception Bay, offers support for young people aged 10 to 25 who are experiencing, or may be at risk of, mild to moderate mental health concerns. It is located on the lands of the Kabi Kabi people along Deception Bay Road.

The centre provides free access to a range of health and wellbeing services designed to support young people and their families in a culturally safe environment.

Culturally Focused Youth Support In Deception Bay

The Deception Bay service has been described as a headspace model in an urban setting with a strong focus on care for First Nations young people.

Support is available across several areas including mental health care, physical and sexual health, assistance with work and study, and counselling related to alcohol and other drug use.

Young people can walk into the centre or contact the service directly to seek help, with no referral required. Practitioners may meet young people at the centre or within community settings depending on individual needs.

Deception Bay youth mental health — Photo Credit: Brisbane North PHN

Community-Based Care Model

The centre operates with a multidisciplinary team including mental health clinicians, health practitioners and care coordinators from the local community. Identified Indigenous roles are included in the workforce to strengthen cultural understanding and trust.

Programs delivered through the centre include cultural connection activities, community-led programs and early intervention support designed to help young people access assistance before concerns escalate.

Instead of a formal intake process, the service begins with a “connection yarn”, a conversation that focuses on building trust and understanding between young people and practitioners from the first interaction.

Addressing Youth Mental Health Needs

The service was established to strengthen mental health literacy and encourage young people to seek support earlier when they experience distress.

National data referenced in service information indicates suicide rates among Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people remain more than twice those of non-Indigenous Australians, with almost 80 per cent of deaths occurring among people aged 15 to 44.

By providing culturally grounded care within the community, the Deception Bay service aims to improve access to mental health support for young people across the region.

Part Of A National Youth Mental Health Network

The centre forms part of the national headspace network of youth mental health services.

Across Australia there are currently 175 headspace centres, with plans to expand the network to 203 locations.

The Deception Bay service was commissioned by Brisbane North Primary Health Network and is delivered through a partnership with the Institute for Urban Indigenous Health and the headspace National Youth Mental Health Foundation.

The centre operates Monday to Friday from 8.30 a.m. to 4.30 p.m., providing walk-in support as well as scheduled appointments.

Published 12-Mar-2026

Waterfront Apartment Development Site Listed In Deception Bay

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A waterfront development site approved for a multi-building apartment project has been listed for sale in Deception Bay, highlighting renewed interest in residential development within the growing Moreton Bay area.

Approved Development Site In Deception Bay

The land is located at 5–7 Wallin Avenue and 7 Captain Cook Parade, and covers approximately 4,785 square metres with direct access to the foreshore.

Planning approval allows for the construction of 95 apartments across three residential buildings, along with 101 car parks. The approved project includes a range of apartment sizes, including one-, two-, three- and four-bedroom units.

The site is currently being marketed through an expressions of interest campaign closing at 4 p.m. on 9 April 2026.

waterfront development site — Photo Credit: DA/10090946

Development Approval Background

Approval for the project was granted in August 2025, allowing redevelopment of the foreshore parcel for residential use.

The site has previously received development approvals in 2013 and 2016, although those proposals were not progressed.

Public descriptions of the approved buildings indicate three structures of varying heights positioned across the site. Some reporting describes the development as including one smaller building and two taller residential buildings, with minor differences in the reported storey counts.

Moreton Bay property — Photo Credit: DA/10090946

Housing Demand In The Area

The listing comes during a period of tight housing supply across the Moreton Bay region, where rental vacancy has been reported at around 0.83 per cent.

Median house prices in the area reached approximately $939,000 in 2025, following several years of sustained growth.

Property listings have also been reported as 18 per cent below the five-year average, reflecting limited available housing stock in the market.

These conditions have increased attention on development sites that already hold planning approval and can move forward without further approval processes.

Deception Bay development — Photo Credit: DA/10090946

Expressions Of Interest Campaign

Waterfront development sites of this scale are uncommon within established coastal suburbs such as Deception Bay.

The current campaign invites interest from developers and investors seeking approved residential projects within the Moreton Bay growth corridor.

Expressions of interest for the site are scheduled to close at 4 p.m. on 9 April 2026.

Published 10-Mar-2026

Volunteer Numbers Set to Rise with New Deception Bay Base

Photo Credit: City of Moreton Bay

Disaster response in Deception Bay has received a massive boost with a new multi-million dollar headquarters that will more than double the number of local volunteers able to train and respond during severe weather.

Boosting Local Safety

The Deception Bay State Emergency Service (SES) Group has officially moved into a new facility at 12 Old Bay Road. This project comes at a critical time as Queensland enters its severe weather season.

Delivered through a partnership between the state and local governments, the $3.75 million depot is designed to strengthen disaster readiness for the entire Moreton Bay City area. The new base replaces older infrastructure and provides a modern space for a group that has served the community for four decades.

Room to Grow

A major benefit of this upgrade is the immediate increase in training capacity. Previously, the group could only accommodate 50 members for training sessions, but the new building allows up to 120 volunteers to train each night. This expansion supports a current recruitment drive, with the unit looking to add 35 new volunteers to its ranks. The facility services a wide region stretching from Deception Bay out to Laceys Creek in the west.

Better Tools for the Job

The depot includes expanded storage and specialized operational areas. It is built to house a larger fleet of rescue vehicles, including flood boats, all-terrain vehicles, and general response cars. Beyond just storage, the site features dedicated command capabilities that allow for better coordination during emergencies.

Police and Emergency Services Minister Dan Purdie indicated that the new design focuses on giving volunteers the right tools and space to do their jobs safely. He noted that while the weather cannot be controlled, ensuring volunteers have proper facilities is essential for them to face dangerous conditions.

Supporting Volunteer Well-being

SES Chief Officer Dr Mark Armstrong highlighted that the building does more than just store equipment. He explained that the facility provides a functional and safe environment for members to plan and operate. According to Armstrong, this support is vital for maintaining the physical and mental well-being of volunteers who give up their personal time to protect the community during crises.

The upgrade reflects the growth of the service across the state, which has seen active membership numbers rise to over 5,300 people in the last year.

Published Date 12-December-2025

Delivery Truck Driver Freed After Multi-Vehicle Crash on Lipscombe Road

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A delivery truck driver was trapped for nearly two hours after a multi-vehicle crash in Deception Bay on Friday evening that damaged two homes and involved a parked car.

Emergency services responded to the incident on Lipscombe Road at approximately 5.45pm on 5 December, following reports of a serious traffic crash.

According to Queensland Police Service, preliminary investigations show a delivery truck travelling northbound struck a traffic light at an intersection before colliding with a parked vehicle and two residential properties.

The impact caused structural damage to the homes, with debris from one of the buildings falling onto the truck and trapping the driver inside the vehicle. Queensland Fire Department personnel worked to free the driver, who was eventually extracted at around 7.25pm.

Queensland Ambulance Service assessed two people at the scene, with both reported to be in stable condition. Police have confirmed there were no physical injuries resulting from the incident.

The crash has prompted an investigation by Queensland Police Service, with officers appealing for anyone with information about the truck’s movements prior to the collision to come forward. Authorities are particularly interested in dashcam or CCTV footage from the area.

Workplace Health and Safety Queensland has been notified and will be involved in the ongoing investigation.

Residents with relevant information are encouraged to contact Policelink at www.police.qld.gov.au/reporting or Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000.

Published 6-December-2025