National Emergency Management Agency

The final community-based AusAlert test is happening on Sunday 21 June 2026 in Queanbeyan, New South Wales. 📱

Here’s what you need to know. 👇

A test AusAlert will be sent to all compatible mobile devices between Yass Road, Silva Avenue, Faunce Street and Aurora Avenue in the Queanbeyan-Palerang Regional Council area at around 2:00 pm on Sunday 21 June 2026.

If you are near the test area with a compatible mobile device, you may receive the alert.

This is a cross-border test. If you live in the Australian Capital Territory, you may also receive the alert. ⚠️

Devices may vibrate and play a siren-like warning sound for about 10 seconds. An AusAlert may appear on your device screen. It will clearly say it is a test. You don't need to do anything.

There will also be a national test on Monday 27 July 2026, at around 2:00 pm AEST. AusAlerts will be sent to all compatible mobile devices in Australia.

Ensure you can receive AusAlerts by installing the latest software update and restarting your device. Updates also fix bugs, improve performance and may boost battery life. ✅

You can find more information about what the test will look like, and how an AusAlert will appear on your device at: https://www.ausalert.gov.au/alerts-explained/community-testing

On Saturday 20 June 2026 AusAlert is being tested in Port Lincoln, South Australia. 📱

Here’s what you need to know. 👇

A test AusAlert will be sent to all compatible mobile devices in the City of Port Lincoln Council area at around 11:00 am on Saturday 20 June 2026.

If you are near the test area with a compatible mobile device, you may receive the alert.

Devices may vibrate and play a siren-like warning sound for about 10 seconds. An AusAlert may appear on your device screen. It will clearly say it is a test. You don't need to do anything.

There will also be a national test on Monday 27 July 2026, at around 1:30 pm ACST. AusAlerts will be sent to all compatible mobile devices in Australia.

Ensure you can receive AusAlerts by installing the latest software update and restarting your device. Updates also fix bugs, improve performance and may boost battery life. ✅

You can find more information about what the test will look like, and how an AusAlert will appear on your device at: https://www.ausalert.gov.au/alerts-explained/community-testing

AusAlert is being tested in Goomalling, Western Australia at 12:00 pm Friday 19 June 2026.

Here’s what you need to know. 👇

A test AusAlert will be sent to all compatible mobile devices in the Shire of Goomalling area at around 12:00 pm on Friday 19 June 2026. 📱

If you are near the test area with a compatible mobile device, you may receive the alert.

Devices may vibrate and play a siren-like warning sound for about 10 seconds. An AusAlert may appear on your device screen. It will clearly say it is a test. You don't need to do anything.

There will also be a national test on Monday 27 July 2026, at around 12:00 pm AWST. AusAlerts will be sent to all compatible mobile devices in Australia.

Ensure you can receive AusAlerts by installing the latest software update and restarting your device. Updates also fix bugs, improve performance and may boost battery life. ✅

You can find more information about what the test will look like, and how an AusAlert will appear on your device at: https://www.ausalert.gov.au/alerts-explained/community-testing

AusAlert is being tested in Geelong, Victoria at 2:00 pm tomorrow afternoon. ⚠️

Here’s what you need to know. 👇

A test AusAlert will be sent to all compatible mobile devices in the Belmont and Highton area of City of Greater Geelong at around 2:00 pm on Thursday 18 June 2026.

If you are near the test area with a compatible mobile device, you may receive the alert. 📱

Devices may vibrate and play a siren-like warning sound for about 10 seconds. An AusAlert may appear on your device screen. It will clearly say it is a test. You don't need to do anything.

There will also be a national test on Monday 27 July 2026, at around 2:00 pm AEST. AusAlerts will be sent to all compatible mobile devices in Australia.

Ensure you can receive AusAlerts by installing the latest software update and restarting your device. Updates also fix bugs, improve performance and may boost battery life. ✅

You can find more information about what the test will look like, and how an AusAlert will appear on your device at: https://www.ausalert.gov.au/alerts-explained/community-testing

The next AusAlert community test is in Liverpool, New South Wales at 4:00 pm Wednesday 17 June 2026. 📱

Here’s what you need to know. 👇

A test AusAlert will be sent to all compatible mobile devices in the Moorebank area of Liverpool City Council Australia between Heathcote Road, Newbridge Road, and Anzac Creek at around 4:00 pm on Wednesday 17 June 2026.

If you are near the test area with a compatible mobile device, you may receive the alert.

Devices may vibrate and play a siren-like warning sound for about 10 seconds. An AusAlert may appear on your device screen. It will clearly say it is a test. You don't need to do anything.

There will also be a national test on Monday 27 July 2026, at around 2:00 pm AEST. AusAlerts will be sent to all compatible mobile devices in Australia.

Ensure you can receive AusAlerts by installing the latest software update and restarting your device. Updates also fix bugs, improve performance and may boost battery life. ✅

You can find more information about what the test will look like, and how an AusAlert will appear on your device at: https://www.ausalert.gov.au/alerts-explained/community-testing

Next week, AusAlert is being tested in selected communities across Australia. 📱

If you’re in or near a test location at the time of a test, you may receive an AusAlert on your mobile device.

Devices may vibrate and play a siren-like warning sound for about 10 seconds. The message will clearly state it is a test. You do not need to take any action.

Community testing locations include:
🟣 Launceston, TAS – 11:00 am Monday 15 June 2026
🔴 Cooya Beach, Newell Beach and Wonga Beach, QLD – 2:00 pm Tuesday 16 June 2026
🟣 Liverpool, NSW – 4:00 pm Wednesday 17 June 2026
🔴 Tennant Creek, NT – 10:00 am Thursday 18 June 2026
🟣 Geelong, VIC – 2:00 pm Thursday 18 June 2026
🔴 Goomalling, WA – 12:00 pm Friday 19 June 2026
🟣 Port Lincoln, SA – 11:00 am Saturday 20 June 2026
🔴 Queanbeyan, NSW/ACT border – 2:00 pm Sunday 21 June 2026.

A national test of AusAlert will also take place on Monday 27 July 2026 at 2:00 pm AEST.

Make sure your device software is up to date so you’re ready to receive AusAlerts. ✅

Our next AusAlert test is in Launceston, Tasmania at 11:00 am Monday 15 June 2026. ⚠️

Here’s what you need to know. 👇

A test AusAlert will be sent to all compatible mobile devices in the City of Launceston Official area between 11:00 am and midday on Monday 15 June 2026.

If you are near the test area with a compatible mobile device, you may receive the alert. 📱

Devices may vibrate and play a siren-like warning sound for about 10 seconds. An AusAlert may appear on your device screen. It will clearly say it is a test. You don't need to do anything.

There will also be a national test on Monday 27 July 2026, at around 2:00 pm AEST. AusAlerts will be sent to all compatible mobile devices in Australia.

Ensure you can receive AusAlerts by installing the latest software update and restarting your device. Updates also fix bugs, improve performance, and may boost battery life. ✅

You can find more information about what the test will look like, and how an AusAlert will appear on your device at: https://www.ausalert.gov.au/alerts-explained/community-testing

AusAlert community testing begins this week. 📱

AusAlert is the new Australian Government national warning system. It will allow Australian emergency service organisations to send targeted, near-instant warning messages to compatible mobile devices during disasters.

AusAlert is being tested in selected communities across all states and territories in June 2026.

Testing locations include:

🔶 Duffy, ACT – 10:30 am Wednesday 10 June 2026
🔷 Launceston, TAS – 11:00 am Monday 15 June 2026
🔶 Cooya Beach, Newell Beach and Wonga Beach, QLD – 2:00 pm Tuesday 16 June 2026
🔷 Liverpool, NSW – 4:00 pm Wednesday 17 June 2026
🔶 Tennant Creek, NT – 10:00 am Thursday 18 June 2026
🔷 Geelong, VIC – 2:00 pm Thursday 18 June 2026
🔶 Goomalling, WA – 12:00 pm Friday 19 June 2026
🔷 Port Lincoln, SA – 11:00 am Saturday 20 June 2026
🔶 Queanbeyan, NSW/ACT border – 2:00 pm Sunday 21 June 2026.

If you’re in or near these locations at the time of a test, you may receive an AusAlert on your device.

Devices may vibrate and play a siren-like warning sound for about 10 seconds. The message will clearly state it is a test. You do not need to take any action.

Make sure your device software is up to date so you’re ready to receive AusAlerts. ✅

Applications for Disaster Ready Fund (DRF) Round Four are currently open. 🌱

In Pormpuraaw, a coastal town on the west coast of Cape York Peninsula in Queensland, the airport is a lifeline for the local community. 🛬

During monsoonal events, the Pormpuraaw Aerodrome has historically been prone to flooding, which would cut off the community from emergency services, medical flights, and essential supplies.

In 2023, Pormpuraaw Aboriginal Shire Council was awarded funding through Round One of the DRF to strengthen the pavement and improve drainage at the aerodrome.

The upgrade included a full runway rehabilitation, with new gravel laid, graded, and compacted to significantly improve runway strength.

The upgraded airstrip now provides reliable, all‑weather access, reducing the physical and financial impacts of floods and cyclones on the Pormpuraaw community, and minimising disruptions to critical services. 💪

Round 4 of DRF will support more First Nations–led projects that combine knowledge of Country and culture to help communities prepare for, withstand and recover from disasters.

📸: Durack Civil