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1. 21 Oct 2026 ■ Steady

   MP Helen Haines loses both legs after alleged car attack in Wangaratta

   Independent MP Helen Haines lost both legs after being struck by a car outside her Wangaratta electorate office in Victoria. The alleged attacker, 43-year-old Brendan Nugent, faces multiple charges and has appeared in court. A joint counter-terrorism taskforce is investigating, and Prime Minister Anthony Albanese said on Monday it 'wasn't an accident'.

   Australian MP Helen Haines loses both legs after alleged car attack

2. 20 Oct 2026 ● New

   Independent MP Helen Haines critically injured after being struck by car in Wangaratta

   Independent MP Helen Haines was injured on Monday in an incident involving a vehicle outside her electorate office on Murphy Street in Wangaratta, regional Victoria. She is now in critical condition in Melbourne after what is described as an alleged attack. A joint counter-terrorism taskforce is investigating, and Prime Minister Anthony Albanese said it 'wasn't an accident'.

3. 19 Oct 2026 ● New

   Independent MP Helen Haines critically injured after car incident outside Wangaratta office

   Independent MP Helen Haines was injured in an incident involving a vehicle outside her electorate office on Murphy Street in Wangaratta, regional Victoria, with emergency services attending on Monday. She is now in critical condition in Melbourne. A joint counter-terrorism taskforce is investigating, and Prime Minister Anthony Albanese said it 'wasn't an accident'.

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