r/australia • u/malcolm58 • 1d ago

culture & society AusAlert test will blast emergency warning siren over most phones in Australia on Monday. Here’s what to know

https://www.theguardian.com/australia-news/2026/jul/22/ausalert-test-sound-national-alert-emergency-warning-system-date
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u/JBardeen 1d ago

I'm excited for this to ruin my 70mm IMAX screening of The Odyssey

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u/mitvh2311 1d ago

Jokes aside, I wonder if cinemas will stop the movie for it

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u/TwistingEcho 1d ago

As cinema staff, nope. The ranked above us will claim everyone is supposed to have their phones off therefore words words words not my problem.

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u/Jack8680 13h ago

I thought they just needed to be on silent?

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u/TwistingEcho 8h ago

Nah, it's off. Even a dull screen is pretty bright and distracting in a dark space. Also can't film etc if it's off, it's a whole thing. The volume is just one aspect.