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Australia’s launching a new emergency alert system, AusAlert, set to test on all mobile phones this Monday, July 27th — with a loud 10-second alert at 2 PM. Unlike old systems that failed during outages, AusAlert uses cell broadcast tech to reach anyone nearby, even if their carrier is down. It’s already proven in 35 countries and will bypass text-style notifications for bigger, more urgent pop-ups. Tourists and remote communities will benefit — especially after Black Summer bushfires left many without warnings. Landlines still get alerts via the old system, and nine trials are already underway. But if you’re a domestic violence survivor using a “safe phone,” turn it off or put it in airplane mode for 24 hours around the test to avoid location exposure. This is a major upgrade for public safety — and it’s coming October.

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