Australia Prepares for Nationwide Test of New AusAlert Emergency System

Phones across Australia are set to emit a loud siren sound this afternoon as officials test the country's new AusAlert system.

Justin Tomlinson

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Australia Prepares for Nationwide Test of New AusAlert Emergency System

A loud siren sound is expected to ring out on phones across Australia this afternoon as part of a nationwide exercise. The alert will be triggered during a planned test of the new AusAlert system.[1][2]

The initiative will reach devices across the country later today as authorities evaluate the operation of the AusAlert framework.[1][2]

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