Know what matters
in your Hood.
Community alerts. Official updates. Fuel prices.
One local map, for the places that matter.
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A closer connection
to your community.
From your morning drive to a day at the beach. See local information together, in one place.
Give your neighbours
a heads-up.
Notify nearby neighbours about the things that matter to your community.
A missing pet. A hazard on the road. Something to watch out for at the beach. Share a clear, factual report in the right place so others can see what’s happening nearby.
- Choose a place and category.Put your observation where it belongs on the map.
- Add the useful details.Explain what you saw, with a current photo where available.
- Keep your Hood informed.Nearby members can receive updates based on their settings and available coverage.
The official picture.
Alongside the local one.
See supported official alerts without jumping between different sources.
Explore road incidents and closures, emergency information and police updates where available. Open a report to check its source, time and current status.
Supported official API alerts remain available to free members. Sources and coverage vary by region.
About information coverage
A little local knowledge.
Before you fill up.
Compare nearby fuel prices on the same map.
Choose your fuel type, explore station pins and switch between the cheapest and closest options. Check each station’s details and the available price information before you go.
- See nearby stations and available prices.
- Choose the fuel type that suits your vehicle.
- Keep your local alerts close at hand.
Fuel data availability and update times vary by provider and location.
A little awareness.
A better day out.
Stay connected to what’s happening along your coast.
Check local marine reports before you head out. Shark sightings, marine hazards and community observations can help you make a more informed decision.
Explore member alerts
Your neighbours see it.
Your Hood hears about it.
Know what’s happening nearby, and help the people around you do the same.
01 Lost pets +
Missing a dog or cat? Share their photo and where they were last seen. Nearby neighbours can keep an eye out and help you bring them home.
02 Crime & community safety +
Had something stolen, or an attempted break-in at your home or business? Let your neighbours know what happened nearby, so they can remember to lock up, check their property and stay aware.
03 Road hazards +
Know what’s ahead on your usual route, from crashes and breakdowns to fallen trees and blocked roads. Local reports help you plan around the disruption.
04 Wildlife & marine +
A snake near the walking track, swooping birds in the park or a shark sighting at the beach? See what’s been spotted nearby, so you can plan your walk, swim or day out.
HOODLO PREMIUMYour Hood.
A little further.
More reach around you. Another place you care about.
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Your Hood
Family & friendsEach place uses its own council region’s radius. Rings show the Premium concept; sample pins are not live reports.
Double your local radius
See further with twice the standard Hood radius of the council area you’re in. Moving between council regions may change that distance.
All member alerts
Access member report categories reserved for Premium. Supported official API alerts stay free.
An extra family & friends pin
Follow another place in Australia with double that council’s standard radius. Move your extra pin once a month.
Driving in your Hood
GPS-based road notifications for hazards ahead while driving, where enabled and supported.
Planned launch offer: 7 days free, then monthly.
Eligibility and final terms shown in the app.
Premium is being prepared for launch. This website does not take payments or start a subscription.
Where can I get Hoodlo?
For access to Hoodlo on Android, get in touch with the Hoodlo team. Once you’re in, choose the places and local interests that matter to you, then make Hoodlo your own.
What will stay free?
Hoodlo has free membership and optional Premium features. Alerts from available official organisations will stay free, so you can keep up with important local updates without a subscription. Premium adds extra features, including a wider Hood radius and an extra saved place.
Can I choose which alerts I receive?
Yes. Choose the local interests you want to hear about, then turn notifications on or off in Settings. Nearby high-risk safety alerts are an exception. You can also choose whether urgent safety alerts can reach you during quiet hours. Nearby alerts depend on your location, notification permissions and the information available in your area.
Will I still get nearby high-risk safety alerts if a category is off?
Yes. High-risk, potentially life-threatening alerts within 1 km can still notify you when their category is off. This includes reports such as sharks, crocodiles, snakes, strong rips, boat accidents, fires, floodwater and fallen powerlines, along with official high-risk warnings.
Reports must be active and from the past two hours. Open Hoodlo to refresh your location; the exception uses a phone location updated within 15 minutes.
Your main Hood and phone notifications must be on. Quiet-hours choices, phone permissions and Do Not Disturb still apply.
How does Hoodlo keep local reports useful?
Alerts have expiry times to help keep the map fresh as conditions change. Member trust scores build on reporting history and community feedback, giving you more context about the person behind a report. Together with the report’s time and source, that helps you judge the information you see.
Does Hoodlo replace emergency services?
No. In an emergency in Australia, call 000. A Hoodlo post does not contact police or emergency services. Follow official advice and road closures.
How did Hoodlo start?
Hoodlo was started by a Queensland family who saw a need for fresh, local alerts that matter to you and your family. The idea was simple: bring useful updates from neighbours and official organisations into one place, so it’s easier to stay connected to what’s happening around you.
A better-informed Hood
starts with all of us.
Have a question, feedback or a local organisation you’d like to connect?
Get in touchHoodlo is an information service, not an emergency response service. Coverage varies by location and provider. In an emergency in Australia, call 000.