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Alerts to be sent for bushfires, floods, biosecurity threats and other events which put lives at risk * Follow our Australia news live blog for latest updates * Get our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcast Australians will soon receive intrusive alerts on their smartphones to warn of impending emergencies as governments overhaul warning systems for natural disasters and other serious events. The new $132m AusAlert system will be rolled out through a series of trials from June, replacing state-based text messaging systems which often struggle because of demand in major emergencies. Continue reading...

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