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Australia tests nationwide emergency alert system

Australia has conducted a nationwide test of its emergency alert system, with devices across the country receiving simultaneous notifications.

Skinny McBuntu

Australia has tested its nationwide emergency alert system by sending simultaneous notifications to devices across the country. The test was designed to ensure the system functions properly in alerting the public during emergencies.

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Oliver Peterson: Australian correspondent on Australia testing new emergency alert

Devices across Australia formed part of the nationwide emergency alert system test, notifying users simultaneously.

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