South Australian Metropolitan Fire Service

AusAlert is being tested in Port Lincoln, South Australia, today📱

Here’s what you need to know👇

AusAlert is being tested in Port Lincoln, South Australia, today.📱

Here’s what you need to know. 👇

- A test ‘Priority AusAlert’ message will be sent by the Australian Government to all compatible mobile devices in the City of Port Lincoln Council area at around 11:00 am, today, 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.

- Feedback can be provided online, by visiting www.AusAlert.gov.au/feedback

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, how to stay safe with AusAlert, and compatible mobile devices at www.AusAlert.gov.au

⚠️ REMINDER, TEST ALERT COMING TO PORT LINCOLN 📱

AusAlert is being tested in Port Lincoln at 11:00 am, tomorrow, Saturday 20 June 2026.

AusAlert is Australia’s new national emergency alerting capability. It will be used to send urgent official messages to compatible mobile devices during emergencies.

⚠️ REMINDER, TEST ALERT COMING TO PORT LINCOLN 📱

AusAlert is being tested in Port Lincoln at 11:00 am, tomorrow, Saturday 20 June 2026.

AusAlert is Australia’s new national emergency alerting capability. It will be used to send urgent official messages to compatible mobile devices during emergencies.

As part of testing, compatible mobile phones, tablets and smart watches in the Port Lincoln area may receive a Priority Alert. Depending on your device and settings, the alert may vibrate and play a loud siren-like sound for around 10 seconds.

This is only a test. No action is required.

If receiving the test alert could be disruptive or cause you or someone you know to feel unsafe, visit ausalert.gov.au to learn more about the test and how to manage Priority Alert settings on compatible devices.

Learn more and hear what an AusAlert sounds like at ausalert.gov.au

City of Port Lincoln Council

AusAlert is a new national emergency warning system that sends urgent messages to compatible mobile phones and other mobile devices in a specified area.

AusAlert is being tested in Port Lincoln at 11:00 am on Saturday 20 June 2026.

As part of testing, compatible mobile phones, tablets and smart watches in the Port Lincoln area may receive a Priority Alert. Depending on your device and settings, the alert may vibrate and play a loud siren-like sound for around 10 seconds.

This is only a test. No action is required.

More information can be found on the AusAlert website https://www.ausalert.gov.au/

📱 TEST ALERT COMING TO PORT LINCOLN

AusAlert is being tested in Port Lincoln at 11:00 am on Saturday 20 June 2026.

AusAlert is Australia’s new national emergency alerting capability. It will be used to send urgent official messages to compatible mobile devices during emergencies.

As part of testing, compatible mobile phones, tablets and smart watches in the Port Lincoln area may receive a Priority Alert. Depending on your device and settings, the alert may vibrate and play a loud siren-like sound for around 10 seconds.

This is only a test. No action is required.

If receiving the test alert could be disruptive or cause you or someone you know to feel unsafe, visit ausalert.gov.au to learn more about the test and how to manage Priority Alert settings on compatible devices.

Learn more and hear what an AusAlert sounds like at ausalert.gov.au

Eli Murn OAM is one of the MFS Road Awareness Program's guest presenters. He shares his story of being a young athlete, who was tragically involved in a crash that left him with an acquired brain injury and mobility issues.

Eli had to relearn how to walk, talk, eat and care for himself after the high-speed crash.

Using his experience, he delivers a powerful and emotive speech to audiences across the state on the importance of road safety.

Congratulations Eli on receiving this recognition.

A working smoke alarm can be the difference between life and death.

Today is Smoke Alarm Action Day, a national day of action, where we are joining fire services across the country, including our state counterpart the SA Country Fire Service, to urge the community to check their smoke alarms work.

It’ll only take a minute - press the button, wait for the beep!

UPDATE: KADINA
This incident has now concluded and the scene has been made safe. There is no ongoing threat to the community.

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The South Australian Metropolitan Fire Service is currently responding to a Hazardous Material (HAZMAT) incident at a school on Pannan Street in Kadina.

The immediate site has been evacuated as a result, and the site contained while further investigations are ongoing.