Domestic violence victims on the Northern Beaches who keep a secret phone hidden as part of their escape plan need to aware of the potential dangers associated with the rollout of Australia's new national emergency warning system. Local services are urging victims to plan ahead to avoid detection while they work with industry bodies on a long-term solution. AusAlert, a national emergency warning system designed to alert residents via their mobile phones of emergencies such as natural disasters or terrorist events, will be tested nationwide on 27 July 2026 at 2pm AEST. Certain communities have also been identified for initial testing in June 2026.  While the alert will convey details of the emergency to affected residents the alert includes a loud warning sound and vibration which...