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Blaring sirens on smartphones to warn Australians of major disasters under emergency alerts overhaul

The Guardian - World News TechnologyNews ReportEN 1 min read 100% complete by Tom McIlroy political editorFebruary 26, 2026 at 04:43 AM
Blaring sirens on smartphones to warn Australians of major disasters under emergency alerts overhaul
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Australians will soon receive intrusive alerts on their smartphones to warn of impending emergencies as part of a $132m overhaul of warning systems for natural disasters and other serious events. The AusAlert system, set to be rolled out through trials starting in June, aims to replace state-based text messaging systems that often struggle during major emergencies due to high demand. The new system will send alerts for bushfires, floods, biosecurity threats, and other events that pose a risk to lives. Trials will assess the effectiveness of the system before it is implemented nationwide. The overhaul seeks to improve emergency alert systems in Australia, with the goal of keeping citizens informed and safe during critical situations.

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Alerts to be sent for bushfires, floods, biosecurity threats and other events which put lives at risk

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The $132m AusAlert system will be rolled out through a series of trials from June.

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The AusAlert system is replacing state-based text messaging systems.

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Australians will soon receive intrusive alerts on their smartphones to warn of impending emergencies.

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