Will your phone go off? Nationwide AusAlert test coming soon

AusAlert is a new national warning system that uses the latest technology to send emergency messages to compatible mobile devices. Credit: Australian government

Australia will introduce its new national emergency alert system, AusAlert, in October. Ahead of its rollout, a nationwide test will be conducted on Monday, 27 July.

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