Open accessibility guideSkip to sections navigationSkip to contentSkip to footerAdvertisementNationalEmergency servicesMillions of mobile phones sounded an alert (and some didn't) as devices pinged nationwideUpdated July 27, 2026 — 5:31pm,first published 5:28pmLoadingLatest in VideosVideo icon2:25Official trailer for The CastleVideo icon3:35Operation Rosny opening statement: key momentsVideo icon1:45‘Devoted’ mother-of-two allegedly killed by partner in MelbourneVideo icon7:31Millions of phones ping with alarm during national testAdvertisementTwitterFacebookInstagramRSSOur SitesThe AgeThe Sydney Morning HeraldBrisbane TimesWAtodayThe Australian Financial Reviewnine.com.auDriveClassifiedsTributesPlace your adThe AgeContact & 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