Open accessibility guideSkip to sections navigationSkip to contentSkip to footerThe Sydney Morning Herald logoThe Sydney Morning Herald logoAdvertisementNationalThe states will continue to use their current emergency warning systems this bushfire season despite the federal government’s $132 million Aus Alert rollout.Updated July 22, 2026 — 8:56pm,first published 8:54pmLoadingLatest in VideosVideo icon1:48Brisbane 2032 Olympic aquatic centre design revealedVideo icon2:37Two dead after horrific blaze destroys home within minutesVideo icon1:41Pokemon card thieves raid Melbourne business againVideo icon0:26Man accused of stealing camera from Bondi terror victim pleads not guiltyAdvertisementThe Sydney Morning Herald logoTwitterFacebookInstagramRSSOur SitesThe Sydney Morning HeraldThe AgeBrisbane TimesWAtodayThe Australian Financial Reviewnine.com.auDriveClassifiedsTributesPlace your adThe Sydney Morning HeraldContact & supportAdvertise with usNewslettersAccessibility guideSitemapPhoto salesPurchase front pagesContent licensingWork with usTerms of usePrivacy policyPress CouncilCharter of Editorial IndependenceAI Editorial GuidelinesProducts & ServicesSubscription packagesMy accountSubscriber FAQsDelivery statusToday’s PaperGood Food GuideDaily PuzzlesCopyright © 2026Subscribe