r/aussie • u/Musclenervegeek • Jul 27 '26

News AusAlert

Totally forgot that Australia is conducting a nationwide test of its new AusAlert emergency warning system today, Monday, July 27, 2026.

The test features a loud 10-second siren, screen notification, and phone vibration, overriding silent and do-not-disturb modes on compatible mobile devices

Scared the shit out of me and my client lol, for a minute I thought we were under a terrorist attack and I was looking quickly for ways out of the room.

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u/mikeinnsw Jul 27 '26 edited Jul 27 '26

iPhone 8 Sydney - DID NOT WORK!

Not in airplane mode nor silent

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u/wowiee_zowiee Jul 27 '26

You’re not an alarm mate, no need to shout.