Firefighting aircraft drop water near Gellibrand in the state of Victoria in January 2026. (AAP) Source: AAP / MICHAEL CURRIE/AAPIMAGE
Australia is about to introduce a new national emergency warning system AusAlert. Whether it's bushfires, floods or hurricanes — warning messages should be sent to mobile phones faster and more reliably in the future. Before the first nationwide test, we explain how the system works, what the population can expect and why some emergency authorities still have reservations.
Australia is about to introduce a new national emergency warning system AusAlert. Whether it's bushfires, floods or hurricanes — warning messages should be sent to mobile phones faster and more reliably in the future. Before the first nationwide test, we explain how the system works, what the population can expect and why some emergency authorities still have reservations.
