An Australian missing following flooding in Nepal has been found alive in Tibet, according to the Guardian, but Foreign Affairs Minister Penny Wong says 43 Australians remain unaccounted for, with the government holding grave concerns for their safety.
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Key facts
- An Australian missing in flooding linked to Nepal has been found alive in Tibet, according to the Guardian.
- Foreign Affairs Minister Penny Wong says 43 Australians remain missing after flooding in Nepal.
- Wong says government concerns grow 'every day, every hour' that passes.
- The Guardian reports SBS has the broadcast rights to the 2030 Fifa World Cup.
An Australian who had been missing following flooding in Nepal has been found alive in Tibet, according to updates reported by the Guardian. The development comes amid an ongoing search for a large number of Australians caught up in the disaster.
Foreign Affairs Minister Penny Wong said 43 Australians remain missing after the flooding in Nepal, and that the government holds grave concerns for their safety. She said those concerns only deepen as time passes.
“This is such a distressing time and I know this is so difficult for the family and friends of those 43 Australians,” Wong said. “Every day, every hour, only increases our concern for those who have not been found and remain missing, and that is many Australians.”
Wong also acknowledged the toll on relatives waiting for news, saying, “You can imagine how many families and friends are traumatised as a consequence.”
In separate news reported by the Guardian, SBS has the broadcast rights to the 2030 Fifa World Cup for Australian audiences.
The Guardian’s live coverage also referenced Australian domestic developments, including a report that a fugitive property developer would not give evidence this week to the Independent Commission Against Corruption (Icac).
Why it matters
The flooding in Nepal has placed dozens of Australian families in an agonising wait for news, making the government's response a matter of urgent public concern. The discovery of one missing Australian alive in Tibet shows some cases may resolve, but with 43 still unaccounted for, the human stakes remain high.
Frequently asked questions
How many Australians are still missing after the Nepal flooding?
Foreign Affairs Minister Penny Wong said 43 Australians remain missing following the flooding in Nepal.
Was any missing Australian found?
Yes. According to the Guardian, an Australian who had been missing was found alive in Tibet.
Who will broadcast the 2030 Fifa World Cup in Australia?
The Guardian reported that SBS has secured the rights to the 2030 Fifa World Cup.
Timeline
- Australia news live: fugitive property developer won’t give evidence this week to Icac; SBS secures rights to 2030 Fifa World Cup
The Guardian World: Follow updates live Get our breaking news email , free app or daily news podcast 43 Australians still missing, with concerns growing ‘every day, every hour’ that goes by, Wong says The foreign affairs minister, Penny Wong, says there are still 43 Australian missing after the floo
- News live: Australian missing in floods found alive in Tibet; SBS retains rights to 2030 Fifa World Cup
The Guardian World: Follow updates live Get our breaking news email , free app or daily news podcast 43 Australians still missing, with concerns growing ‘every day, every hour’ that goes by, Wong says The foreign affairs minister, Penny Wong, says there are still 43 Australian missing after the floo