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If you hear this on your phone, don’t panic

The trial will send a 10-second siren-like alert to compatible devices and help officials test geo-targeted warnings before the national launch.

Summary by The West Australian
Residents in one Australian suburb will receive a loud vibration and siren alert on their phones on Wednesday as part of a new trial.

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Not a scam: why every Aussie mobile phone will soon blast a loud siren

If you receive a sudden emergency warning text with a loud siren sound on your mobile, do not panic. Australia is trialling its new national AusAlert system.

·Canberra, Australia
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If you hear this on your phone, don’t panic

Residents in one Australian suburb will receive a loud vibration and siren alert on their phones on Wednesday as part of a new trial.

·City of Perth, Australia
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PerthNow broke the news in City of Perth, Australia on Tuesday, June 16, 2026.
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