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October 20, 2026 Victoria Kim and Laura Chung

Australian Lawmaker Helen Haines Remains in Critical Condition After Car Attack

Helen Haines, an independent, remained in critical condition after she was struck by a vehicle. A 43-year-old man was charged and will appear in court on Wednesday.

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October 19, 2026 Laura Chung

Australian Lawmaker Helen Haines Injured After Attack, Prime Minister Says

A suspect is in custody and the country’s counterterrorism team was activated after Helen Haines, 65, was struck by a car outside her office.

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August 18, 2026 Laura Chung

Erin Patterson, Woman Convicted in Australia’s Mushroom Murder Case, Appeals

An Australian woman, Erin Patterson, was found guilty of murdering three of her husband’s relatives and trying to kill a fourth by serving them deadly mushrooms.