‘I don’t want to be known as a hero’: barber who rushed to help Helen Haines praised by PM
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This story was selected and curated by our editorial team in the Anthony Albanese category. Published on October 19, 2026 • Originally reported by Cait Kelly in Wangaratta. OMEGAZEPRIME provides independent news coverage and analysis for our readers. Stay informed with the latest developments.
This story was selected and curated by our editorial team in the Anthony Albanese category. Published on October 19, 2026 • Originally reported by Cait Kelly in Wangaratta. OMEGAZEPRIME provides independent news coverage and analysis for our readers. Stay informed with the latest developments.
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The Australian prime minister has hailed him a hero for rushing out of his shop to help independent MP Helen Haines after she was allegedly run down in a deliberate attack – but barber Ricky Jefferies says he had “no choice” but to intervene.
Standing on Tuesday morning outside his shop, which is right next to Haines’ electorate office in Wangaratta, Jefferies was almost shy about the whole thing.
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