Australia news live: gasps in NSW State Library as AusAlert blares; some users report not receiving test emergency warning

The Guardian is reporting that Australia tested AusAlert, its national emergency warning system, with alarms sounding at locations including the NSW State Library. However, the test revealed a problem: some Australians reported not receiving the alert. That inconsistency is concerning for a system designed to warn the entire nation during emergencies.

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