More missing Australians found

0:00Coming up in your lunchtime update, more Missing Australians located, the fight over health insurance rebates and remembering an Aussie icon. I'm Josh Bryant with the latest from Tapped News. The relatives of Australians missing in the Nepal floods, urging tech companies to release phone location data as part of efforts to help find their loved ones. Nelson Scott reports from Kathmandu. The number of Missing Australians is down by two, now standing at 36. The federal government says it's working around the clock to locate them. Relatives are calling for tech companies to release phone data to help in the search. This woman has told Reuters, legal restrictions shouldn't apply given the circumstances. I don't think that any of those people are really going to care if we see their data. An affected area's hygiene remains a key concern, with over 20,000 children believed to be without clean drinking water. Uni Safe Sheridan Amanda says there's a growing risk of disease.

1:03In the San Editian situation, you know, in such crowded areas, I could be an issue. An Australian disaster response team will arrive here today. Nelson Scott Kathmandu. State health ministers are expected to raise concerns about changes to private health insurance during a meeting with their federal counterpart. The New South Wales government is warning the cuts to the over 65s private health rebate could see tens of thousands cancel or lower their cover, putting further pressure on already strain hospital systems. Council on the aging chief executive Patricia Sparrow says she hopes the Albanese government is listening. We certainly hope that our advocacy and the advocacy of many others actually looks for this to stop and be rethought because we do think it's important that people can keep their private health insurance and the public hospital systems protected. The US Vice President J.D. Vance is pushing back on accusations of American war crimes in Iran. Iranian state media says a missile strike in the country south this week killed four civilians at a wedding and left dozens more injured.

2:05US Central Command is investigating whether or not the incident occurred. 11,000 Hyundai Tucson models are being recalled due to a software issue. The dashboard and heads up display in the vehicles may fail to show the vehicle speed or fuel levels affected models were built between 2023 and this year. Advocates are urging people to donate blood to support cancer treatments this world leukemia day. One in three donations is used by blood cancer patients 17 times more than the amount used by trauma victims. Head of research Bill Stasrovsky says nearly all leukemia patients will need a transfusion during treatment. In some cases leukemia patients will need up to 36 bags of platelets per month. And today marks 20 years since the death of Steve Irwin. The wildlife warrior was killed by a stingray while filming a documentary in Farnorth Queensland in 2026 leaving behind a legacy of conservation through Australia Zoo. Friend and country music great John Williamson performed at Steve's Memorial Service and says

3:09it was one of the hardest things he's ever had to do. Well true, but with the main one really, I enjoyed seeing that for Steve because if anyone represent what true, but it means that it was Steve Irwin, you know, I didn't think I had the luxury of getting sentimental because I was facing the family. It was out enough for them. In finance, $1.00 a buying 72 USN sport. A big stay for the Australians in the second round of the US tennis open Alex Demonore's bowed out with a lost, a boutique van der Zangelub Alexi Popper and Tristan Skullcate lost their matches while Dane Swini pulled off the biggest win of his career up setting 13th seed Lorenzo Musetti. I'm really happy with obviously winning, but I think more so how I stayed really composed and just really trusted myself in the big moments. I think that's the best thing. Also encouraged Sam Mitchell says he isn't looking too far ahead after their massive AFL

4:09finals win over minor premier's free mantle. The docus will now face the winner of tonight's elimination final between Carlton and Jelong. Jaiaro will take to Allion Stadium tonight for his 100th NRL game for the rabbit-os when they meet the roosters. He'll wear Jersey number 23 for the opening whistle before being replaced by Cody Walker. I'm Josh Bryant. That's the latest from Taped News.