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What happened to Australian politician Helen Haines?
Australian Lawmaker Helen Haines has lost both legs after a car rammed into her.
Published On 21 Oct 2026
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Attack on Australian MP: How threats against legislators have soared
Abuse, threats against Australian lawmakers are rising in a country where political violence has historically been rare.
Australian MP loses both legs in vehicle attack as suspect appears in court
Independent lawmaker Helen Haines is in stable condition, her husband says, as suspect charged with three offences.
From: NewsFeed
Australian MP Helen Haines remains in critical condition after car attack
Australian MP Helen Haines lost a leg and remains in critical condition after a car attack outside her office.
Published On 20 Oct 2026
‘Deliberate’ car ramming of Australian MP an isolated incident, police say
A 43-year-old man accused of deliberately hitting Helen Haines outside her office is in police custody.
From: NewsFeed
Australian Member of Parliament critically injured after being hit by a car
Australian MP Dr. Helen Haines is in critical condition after being struck by a car outside her office in Victoria.
Published On 19 Oct 2026
Australian MP Helen Haines critically injured in ‘deliberate’ car ramming
Lawmaker was struck by a car outside her office in what Prime Minister Anthony Albanese called a ‘deliberate act’.
Melbourne man ‘strongly rejects’ links to flydubai attack suspect
Samir Mohtadi “strongly rejects” any attempt to associate him or Islamic centre in Melbourne with the alleged attacker.
Steve Smith breaks Test fielding record as Australia dominate South Africa
Smith moves to 223 career catches, a record for fielders, as Australia bowl out South Africa for 284 in reply to 390.
‘My body is still peaking’: Kipchoge wins his first marathon in three years
Kipchoge is attempting to run a marathon on all seven continents over two years as part of his ‘World Tour’ campaign.
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