Australia news live: China pledges ‘consequences’ over Taiwan’s presence at Pacific Islands Forum; Victorian opposition promises more peak-hour trains

The Guardian reports that forty-three Australians remain missing following flooding in Nepal. Foreign Affairs Minister Penny Wong said government concerns for their safety only intensify with each passing day, describing it as a deeply distressing time for the affected families and friends.

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