A young person from our local Augustine Heights community has been charged with serious offences following an incident that occurred on Sunday afternoon.
Queensland Police were called to a residence in Augustine Heights around 4pm on Sunday, where they discovered a 55-year-old woman with a chest wound. The victim was quickly transported to Princess Alexandra Hospital, where she remains in a serious but stable condition.
A 12-year-old girl, who lives at the same residence as the injured woman, has since been charged with attempted murder and unlawful use of a motor vehicle. The child appeared before Ipswich Children’s Court on Monday, with proceedings adjourned until Tuesday.
The young person involved is understood to be known to Queensland’s Child Safety Department, highlighting the complex circumstances that can affect vulnerable children in our community. She has been remanded in custody pending her next court appearance.
Under Queensland’s youth justice system, serious charges like attempted murder require careful consideration through the Children’s Court process, which recognises that children have different levels of maturity and decision-making capacity compared to adults.
Police investigations into the incident remain ongoing, and authorities have not released further details about the circumstances leading to the alleged offending.
This incident serves as a reminder of the importance of community support systems and the complex challenges facing some of our most vulnerable young people. Local residents may be concerned about safety in the area, but police have indicated this appears to be an isolated domestic incident.
Anyone with information relevant to the investigation is encouraged to contact Queensland Police.
Published 18-August-2025
