Australia news live: Anthony Albanese extends ‘deepest condolences’ to Nepal’s PM after deadly floods; total fire ban for greater Sydney on Saturday

• 01Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese spoke with Nepal’s Prime Minister Balendra Shah following deadly flash floods in Nepal.
• 02Albanese stated that the call was made to extend Australia's deepest condolences.
• 03Albanese posted on social media that Australia "stands by Nepal" and continues to provide humanitarian aid.
• 04Albanese quoted that the loss of life and destruction is "devasting" and committed to finding Australians who remain unaccounted for.
• 05The Australian government confirmed that 36 Australians remain missing.
• 06Two additional Australians were safely located on Friday.

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Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese spoke with Nepal’s Prime Minister Balendra Shah to extend condolences and confirm ongoing humanitarian aid following deadly flash floods. While two Australians were recently located, the Australian government stated that 36 citizens remain missing.