A cafe called Grounded Lonsdale becomes the subject of online backlash after reports it told customers to switch off their phones or stay away during an AusAlert test. Two outlets describe the incident as sparking a wider controversy and conspiracy-related discussion about the Australian government alert system. The outlets say the dispute centres on customer instructions given on the day of the test, and that the comments spread through social media, drawing criticism from some members of the public. Neither report provides details indicating whether the cafe’s messages reflected official guidance, nor does either source describe any formal findings or penalties. As the issue circulates, some people question the purpose of phone-related instructions during alert testing, while others focus on customer treatment during the event. The accounts characterise the matter as a public backlash following the AusAlert trial and highlight how quickly misunderstandings about alert procedures can escalate online. Authorities’ or the alert system operator’s response is not detailed in the provided summaries.