AusAlert will go live in October 2026, after selected community tests in June 2026 and a nationwide test on Monday 27th July at 2:00 PM AEST.
For more information, see Introducing AusAlert | www.ausalert.gov.au.
AusAlert is a new national warning system that uses the latest technology to send emergency messages to compatible mobile devices.
It’s a fast and reliable way to help people be informed and better prepared during local and national emergencies.
CyberShack has an article about “RAN HeartBeat Message” notifications that have been appearing on some people’s phones. This is related to AusAlert. It’s a Radio Access Network test conducted on telecom infrastructure to check the status of the hardware.
