Australia news LIVE: Number of Australians missing in Nepal, Tibet re…
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Follow along as we bring you the latest live news updates from Australia and around the world. This YuToday briefing is based on reporting first published by Brisbane Times.
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Follow along as we bring you the latest live news updates from Australia and around the world. Hello and welcome to our live coverage of national news for Wednesday, September 2. Here’s what is making headlines today. Treasurer Dr Jim Chalmers during a press conference.Alex Ellinghausen · The Australian economy grew by 0.4 per cent through the June quarter as Australian consumers spent more on electric vehicles as they deal with the fallout from the war against Iran. The pre-COP event was organised as part of a compromise deal between Australia and Turkey that will see the main event held in Antalya, Turkey, rather than Adelaide. Fiji Foreign Minister Sakiasi Ditoka announced on Tuesday afternoon that leaders from Antigua and Barbuda, Cabo Verde, Thailand, Maldives and Timor-Leste had confirmed their attendance at the pre-COP event. ... Prime Minister Anthony Albanese has welcomed the news that a further five Australians have been found safe following last week’s catastrophic flash flooding in Nepal and Tibet. Australia’s Prime Minister Anthony Albanese at a bilateral meeting during the 55th Pacific Islands Forum Leaders Meeting in Palau.AAPIMAGE · “That’s 38 families, 38 people we hold grave fears for, we hold hope for further great positive news.” “Amidst all of this tragedy, we are seeing some positive news,” he said from Palau, while also recognising the ongoing grief of the families of the remaining 38 missing Australians.
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Reported context includes the following: Follow along as we bring you the latest live news updates from Australia and around the world. Hello and welcome to our live coverage of national news for Wednesday, September 2. Here’s what is making headlines today. Treasurer Dr Jim Chalmers during a press conference.Alex Ellinghausen · The Australian economy grew by 0.4 per cent through the June quarter as Australian consumers spent more on electric vehicles as they deal with the fallout from the war against Iran. The pre-COP event was organised as part of a compromise deal between Australia and Turkey that will see the main event held in Antalya, Turkey, rather than Adelaide. Fiji Foreign Minister Sakiasi Ditoka announced on Tuesday afternoon that leaders from Antigua and Barbuda, Cabo Verde, Thailand, Maldives and Timor-Leste had confirmed their attendance at the pre-COP event. ... Prime Minister Anthony Albanese has welcomed the news that a further five Australians have been found safe following last week’s catastrophic flash flooding in Nepal and Tibet. Australia’s Prime Minister Anthony Albanese at a bilateral meeting during the 55th Pacific Islands Forum Leaders Meeting in Palau.AAPIMAGE · “That’s 38 families, 38 people we hold grave fears for, we hold hope for further great positive news.” “Amidst all of this tragedy, we are seeing some positive news,” he said from Palau, while also recognising the ongoing grief of the families of the remaining 38 missing Australians.
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