Australia to test new national emergency warning system 'AusAlert'
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Australian Government
Australia
July 27, 2026
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Australia is rolling out 'AusAlert', a new national emergency warning system. A nationwide test is scheduled for Monday afternoon. The system uses cell broadcast technology to send location-based alerts.
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