Old Cleveland Road Archives

Quick Carina Retail Sale Shows Strong Investor Interest in Brisbane’s East

A retail centre in Carina has changed hands in a fast sale after buyers moved quickly to secure the property. The high-exposure site on Old Cleveland Road sold for $6.1 million after just 10 days on the market, reflecting strong demand and competition for well-located retail assets in Brisbane’s east.

Strong Interest in Carina’s Retail Market

The Carina property, at 828 Old Cleveland Road, features a two-level building with 11 tenancies, anchored by fitness brand BFT Gyms. The 1,109-square-metre site earns more than $350,000 in annual net income and occupies a 1,486-square-metre corner lot in one of Brisbane’s most tightly held eastern corridors.

The sale, managed by RWC Retail’s Michael Feltoe and Lachlan O’Keeffe alongside RWC Gateway’s Marc Zietsman and Josh Jones, attracted multiple competitive offers within its first week on the market. The agents said the quick sale reflected limited supply in the local retail market and the way buyers are acting decisively when quality opportunities come up.

Third Time the Property Found Its Match

According to the sales team, this was the third time the property had been brought to market, and this campaign finally found the right balance of timing, audience, and strategy. The marketing effort drew multiple competitive offers, and the centre went under contract at the asking price, underlining strong buyer interest in Carina’s retail market.

The agents added that the outcome showed how the right strategy, audience, and timing can connect buyers with premium neighbourhood retail assets. The sale also adds to RWC Retail and RWC Gateway’s growing track record of premium outcomes for Brisbane retail properties, underscoring continued confidence in the city’s investment market.

Limited Supply Drives Faster Sales

The sales team noted that in tightly held suburbs like Carina, limited supply is prompting buyers to make quicker decisions. With fewer available retail properties and strong demand for quality centres, buyers are acting quickly when opportunities like this arise.

With 11 established tenancies, including a gym operator, the centre continues to provide a mix of services to customers in Carina and nearby suburbs, maintaining its role as a key part of the area’s local business landscape.

Published 10-Nov-2025

Man Critical Following Motorcycle Collision On Old Cleveland Road

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A Belmont man in his 60s remains in critical condition at Princess Alexandra Hospital after his Harley Davidson motorcycle collided with a Ford Ranger at Old Cleveland Road and Mount Petrie Road, one of the suburb’s busiest intersections.

The serious crash occurred at approximately 1:58pm on Wednesday, July 16. The motorcyclist sustained life-threatening injuries in the collision and required immediate critical care from paramedics before being rushed to hospital.

The driver of the Ford Ranger, a man in his 50s, was not physically injured in the incident but would have been shaken by the traumatic event.

Queensland Police cordoned off the intersection following the crash, with traffic diversions likely affecting local commuters during the afternoon peak. The Forensic Crash Unit has taken over the investigation and is examining multiple factors that may have contributed to the collision.

Investigators are focusing their enquiries on the sequence of events leading up to the crash, including traffic signal compliance, road conditions at the time, and visibility factors for both vehicles involved. The intersection of Old Cleveland Road and Mount Petrie Road is known to local residents as a particularly busy junction during afternoon traffic.

The intersection has previously been identified as problematic for road users, with concerns raised about vehicles turning right into Mount Petrie Road having to navigate across multiple lanes of traffic.

Police have assigned reference number QP2501245490 to the case and are appealing to the local community for assistance. Investigators are particularly interested in speaking with anyone who may have dashcam footage or CCTV recordings from the area between 1:45pm and 2:15pm on July 16.

The incident serves as a sobering reminder for Belmont motorists to exercise extra caution around motorcyclists, particularly during the current winter months when clear conditions often see increased numbers of riders on local roads.

Community members with information about the crash are urged to contact Policelink at www.police.qld.gov.au/reporting, call 131 444, or provide anonymous information to Crime Stoppers Queensland on 1800 333 000 or through www.crimestoppersqld.com.au.

The motorcyclist’s condition remains critical, with his family undoubtedly facing an anxious wait as medical teams work to treat his injuries.

Published 16-July-2025

Missing Toowoomba Man Found Near Belmont Shooting Complex

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A missing Toowoomba man has been found alive in bushland near the Belmont Shooting Complex on Old Cleveland Road. Police located the 43-year-old father on Monday afternoon and transported him to a Brisbane hospital.

The discovery ended a major two-day search that began when the man was reported missing after leaving a Cambooya property on his Harley-Davidson motorcycle on Saturday. The search intensified Monday morning after his motorcycle was found abandoned on Chelsea Road in Ransome, a relatively secluded area.

The search operation included police helicopters scanning Tingalpa Creek areas and dense bushland. Emergency services conducted extensive ground searches around Chelsea Road, an upscale area characterised by acreage properties.

Police had requested CCTV footage from the area over the weekend. According to Facebook posts, surveillance cameras had reportedly captured images of the man at several locations around Wynnum, including a pizza restaurant.

No further details about the man’s condition or the circumstances of his discovery have been released by police.

Published 28-October-2024