'Every hour matters': Aussie hope as missing toll rises

'Every hour matters': Aussie hope as missing toll rises

The number of Australians missing in parts of Nepal has surpassed 40, although families are not losing hope as they travel to the region to help search.

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Saturday, August 29, 2026

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Aid groups warn of a looming humanitarian disaster in Nepal as Australians search for missing loved ones

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