Brisbane Teenagers Charged After Great Western Super Centre Disturbance

Two teenagers, aged 14 and 15, have been charged with wilful damage and assault after a chaotic incident at the Great Western Super Centre.
By Newsroom | Crime, Brisbane |

Two teenagers now face legal entanglements after a Friday afternoon incident forced the closure of the Great Western Super Centre in Keperra, Brisbane. The disruption, centered around a Woolworths outlet on Settlement Road, involved allegations of property damage and physical altercations.

Charges filed include wilful damage and assault, with two girls, aged 15 and 14, formally charged on Saturday. The 15-year-old from Kedron faces charges of wilful damage, assault occasioning bodily harm, and two counts of common assault. Her 14-year-old companion, from Goodna, is charged with wilful damage, assault occasioning bodily harm, and common assault. Police attended the scene around 3 PM following reports of a disturbance. Visuals from the event depict a disarray within the store, with goods scattered and packaging broken across aisles.

Wider Patterns or Isolated Incident?

This occurrence at the Keperra shopping hub isn't an isolated flashpoint in recent Queensland events. The area has seen other youth-related incidents that have drawn police attention and public discourse.

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Echoes of Past Mayhem

Just last Tuesday, a stabbing reportedly occurred at the Alexandra Hills Shopping Centre on Brisbane's southside, involving two teenage boys and a 49-year-old man. The boys allegedly fled after the man sustained a chest injury. Separately, a man, 69, was allegedly bashed at a bus stop outside Westfield Carindale in March 2024. Footage showed two youths attacking the man.

Furthermore, the charged atmosphere surrounding juvenile crime has been amplified by high-profile cases. In July 2025, a teenager pleaded guilty to the murder of 70-year-old Vyleen White, an event that contributed to the implementation of Queensland's "adult crime, adult time" legal reforms. The 16-year-old pleaded guilty to murder and other charges in Brisbane Supreme Court.

A social media trend also saw a large group, estimated at over 200 people, storm the Church of Scientology in Brisbane recently, leading to climbed vehicles and confrontations with police. Another incident from the same period involved an 18-year-old who allegedly fell to his death from a Brisbane hotel while trying to evade police following property crime allegations. The Queensland Police have been involved in these varied, often unsettling, events that populate the state's recent crime logs.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Q: What happened at the Great Western Super Centre in Keperra on Friday?
Police were called to the Woolworths store around 3 PM on Friday following reports of a disturbance. The incident involved property damage and physical altercations, leading to the store's temporary closure.
Q: Which teenagers were charged and what are the charges?
Two girls, aged 15 and 14, have been charged. The 15-year-old faces charges including wilful damage and assault occasioning bodily harm, while the 14-year-old faces similar charges.
Q: When were the charges filed?
The two teenagers were formally charged on Saturday, the day after the incident at the supermarket.
Q: What was the state of the store after the incident?
Visuals from the scene showed goods scattered and packaging broken across the aisles of the Woolworths store.
Q: Are there other recent youth-related incidents in Brisbane?
Yes, recent events include a stabbing at Alexandra Hills Shopping Centre last Tuesday and a man allegedly bashed outside Westfield Carindale in March 2024.