Today's headlines include: 
Millions of phones around the country went off at 2pm (AEST) as the Federal Government tested its national emergency system AusAlert.
Victorian Premier Jacinta Allan will face a leadership spill as early as Tuesday when the Labor caucus meets following the parliamentary winter break.
A shooter has killed two people and injured at least five others after opening fire at a Seattle festival.
And today’s good news: A new study has confirmed that some dogs display addiction-like love for their favourite toys.

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Today's headlines include:&nbsp;
<ul>
<li>Millions of phones around the country went off at 2pm (AEST) as the Federal Government tested its national emergency system AusAlert.</li>
<li>Victorian Premier Jacinta Allan will face a leadership spill as early as Tuesday when the Labor caucus meets following the parliamentary winter break.</li>
<li>A shooter has killed two people and injured at least five others after opening fire at a Seattle festival.</li>
<li>And today&rsquo;s good news: A new study has confirmed that some dogs display addiction-like love for their favourite toys.</li>
</ul>
Hosts: Emma Gillespie and Lucy Tassell Producer: Rosa Bowden
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