LoginWhat is transverse myelitis? The rare condition experienced by MP Helen Haines’s alleged attacker
21 October 2026 at 10:18
The Australian MP has lost both her legs after what has been described as a ‘targeted’ attack
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- What is transverse myelitis? The rare condition experienced by MP Helen Haines’s alleged attacker
Australian state leader contacted by police after failing to pay for petrol
21 October 2026 at 07:53
Victoria premier Ben Carroll says Monday was ‘a tough day for a lot of reasons’
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- Australian MP Helen Haines has both legs amputated after car ramming ‘attack’, husband says
Australian MP Helen Haines has both legs amputated after car ramming ‘attack’, husband says
21 October 2026 at 09:15
Surgeons amputated her left leg on Monday and were working to save the right leg
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- Brendan Nugent: Suspect silent in first court appearance over ‘attack’ on MP Helen Haines
Brendan Nugent: Suspect silent in first court appearance over ‘attack’ on MP Helen Haines
21 October 2026 at 07:15
Nugent was restrained by bystanders at the scene after Helen Haines was struck twice by an SUV
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