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An update on the condition of independent MP Helen Haines is expected today as 43-year-old Brendan Nugent appears in court accused of ramming his car into her outside her electoral office. The attack has sparked widespread condemnation and raised concerns about the safety of politicians and the tone of public debate.
Independent MP Helen Haines was the victim of a targeted attack outside her office in Wangaratta on Monday afternoon, leaving her with critical lower leg injuries. The community is in shock, with locals rallying around Haines and her family in the aftermath of the incident.
Local MP Helen Haines is being treated at Melbourne's The Alfred hospital with critical lower body injuries after being hit by a vehicle in a deliberate attack outside her electorate office in Wangaratta. A 43-year-old man has been taken into custody.
A 43-year-old man, Brendan Nugent, has been arrested and taken into custody following an attack on independent MP Helen Haines. Haines, 65, suffered critical injuries and remains in hospital in Melbourne.
An investigation has been launched into a navigational issue that affected one of the Spirit of Tasmania ferries as it approached the Victorian coast last week. The ferry, Spirit I, went off its standard route and made a U-turn close to Point Lonsdale before resetting its navigation system and continuing to its destination.
Two protesters have been arrested during a stand-off over the removal of culturally significant trees for a Western Highway project in western Victoria. The duplication of a 12-kilometre stretch of the highway has been a contentious issue due to the presence of birthing trees sacred to Djab Wurrung people.
A 43-year-old man has been arrested after allegedly striking federal independent member for Indi, Helen Haines. The suspect, Brendan Nugent, has a history of online activity suggesting he is an environmental campaigner and has previously complimented Ms Haines.
An investigation into a dramatic fall at the Caulfield Cup that resulted in the euthanasia of Ohope Wins has cleared all five jockeys involved of any wrongdoing. Jye McNeil, who rode Ohope Wins at Caulfield on Saturday, is expected to ride at tomorrow's Geelong Cup.
Tenpin bowler Charlotte Bailey is set to represent the ACT at the Special Olympics Australia 2026 National Games, showcasing her skills and inspiring others with her story. With her passion for bowling and advocacy, Bailey hopes to show people with disabilities that living their dream is attainable.
North Melbourne defeated Essendon 12.13 (85) to 5.3 (33). Sydney Swans cruised to a 12.8 (80) to 4.5 (29) victory over Collingwood.
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