Car allegedly did U-turn and struck Helen Haines twice, in what some believe was targeted attack against MP
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This story was selected and curated by our editorial team in the Australia news category. Published on October 19, 2026 • Originally reported by Tess Ikonomou and Tom McIlroy. 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 Australia news category. Published on October 19, 2026 • Originally reported by Tess Ikonomou and Tom McIlroy. OMEGAZEPRIME provides independent news coverage and analysis for our readers. Stay informed with the latest developments.
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The man accused of attacking Helen Haines allegedly made a U-turn before ramming the independent MP twice in what some believed may be a targeted attack near her electorate office, according to eyewitnesses.
The independent MP remains in a critical condition after being airlifted from Wangaratta in northern Victoria to Melbourne’s Alfred hospital for emergency surgery on Monday night.
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