Why is your phone going off? Don't be alarmed, it's a warning system test (opens original article in a new tab)

AusAlert, a localised emergency warning system, tested in Goomalling, Australia, with mixed community reactions and concerns over mobile coverage.

• A localised alert system called AusAlert tested in Goomalling, Australia, sending warnings to mobile phones with vibrations and sounds.
• Some residents did not receive the alert, raising concerns about mobile coverage reliability during emergencies.
• AusAlert is set for a national test in July and full implementation in October to aid in emergency situations.