Oakey Neighbourhood Watch

08/09/2026

🧼 Spring cleaning? Don't forget to clean the cleaners! 🌼
As you clean your washing machine, dryer, and vacuum this Secure September, take a quick moment to check your laundry door too.

Make sure it's secure, locks properly, and isn't left unlocked while you're busy around the house.

A few seconds could make all the difference. 🏡🔒
Learn more spring cleaning tips at https://crimsafe.com.au/secureseptember/

Try our free Secure Score quiz to see how secure your home is → securescore.crimsafe.com.au/

Neighbourhood Watch Australasia
Crimsafe

08/09/2026

🚔 Know What's Happening in Your Area! 🗺️

Want to stay informed about crime trends in your neighbourhood?
The Queensland Police Service Online Crime Map allows you to view reported offences across Queensland, helping you stay aware of what's happening in your local community.

✅ View crime statistics by suburb
✅ Check offence locations and trends
✅ Stay informed and help keep your community safe

🔗 Visit the QPS Online Crime Map here:
https://qps-ocm.s3-ap-southeast-2.amazonaws.com/index.html

Being informed is one of the best ways to protect yourself, your family, and your community. Use the information to support crime prevention efforts, increase awareness, and encourage conversations about local safety.

🏡 Neighbourhood Watch Queensland encourages residents to stay alert, report suspicious activity, and work together to build safer communities.

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08/09/2026

PROPERTY IDENTIFICATION
Mark and record your property to help deter theft and provide proof of ownership of your valuables.

04/09/2026

... and now for something completely different (with apologies to Monty Python).


https://www.abc.net.au/news/2026-09-02/runaway-emu-police-pursuit-orange-nsw/107105798?

A video of a flightless bird being chased by a police officer down a road on the NSW Central Tablelands goes viral, with the local chief inspector saying it's all part of "the life of a country cop".

04/09/2026

Police are calling for dashcam footage after a four-vehicle crash was caused by a cattle truck rear-ending a paper recycling truck into two other vehicles on the Warrego Highway’s Oakey bypass on Friday, August 28.

04/09/2026

Good mates don't leave. 🙌

Swipe the story for how to tell if a friend needs help — and when to call 000.

Full guide in the June edition, link in bio.

04/09/2026

https://www.nine.com.au/australia-news/qld/youth-crime-queensland-police-response-ridealong-20260825-p60rb8.html?referral_nuid=441d184d1553457d91a923fb8a06a577&utm_source=nine_lunch_wrap&utm_medium=newsroom_newsletter&utm_term=newsroom

Nine.com.au met Harry when we rode along with one of Queensland’s Youth Co-Responder Teams, which pair a youth justice worker with a police officer to check in on high-risk young people in an effort to prevent crime.