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Helen Haines is a great reminder that politics can be good
Haines is beloved not because she bends, or changes depending on who she is speaking to, or disempowers people power.
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Helen Haines is a great reminder that politics can be good
Haines is beloved not because she bends, or changes depending on who she is speaking to, or disempowers people power.
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Helen Haines and the climate of hate: Bad apples or orange by-products?
As we watch the horrifying news of Federal MP for Indi Helen Haines unfold, there is both the temptation to blame it on one βbad appleβ and to conclude that the entire orchard is tainted.
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Aftermath of attack on Independent MP Helen Haines
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Helen Haines Gains Ground After Losing Both Legs
Helen Haines remains in hospital after losing both legs in a hit-and-run accident on Monday. Medical staff report her condition has improved since the incident. The accident occurred when Haines was s⦠· Photo : Alison Newman · CC0 · Wikimedia
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Helen Haines Condition Improves After Attack
This is some relief, and as I have said before, I hope that Helen Haines will be able to resume her duties as a Member of the Australian P...
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Helen Haines survived drowning in pool
Helen Haines was rescued from a pool after she drowned. The incident occurred at a local community center. Emergency services responded quickly. Haines was revived by paramedics. The event has sparked⦠· Photo : Alison Newman · CC0 · Wikimedia
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'Shouldn't have to wear a flak jacket': Haines spoke of risks to MPs before attack
As the nation recoiled this week at the brutality of the physical attack on Independent MP Helen Haines, a small but terrible poignancy pulsed beyond public view.
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Helen Haines' condition improves as hospital confirms stable status five days post-attack
Helen Haines, the independent MP for Indi, has seen her condition improve from critical to serious but stable following a car attack outside her Wangaratta office. The 65-year-old politician was struck multiple times by a white Toyota LandCruiser on Monday afternoon, resulting in the amputation of both her legs. She remains at The Alfred Hospital in Melbourne, where medical staff confirmed the positive update on Saturday morning. The attack, which occurred around 3:35pm on Murphy Street, involved a LandCruiser performing a sharp U-turn before ramming Haines against her own vehicle, then reversing to strike her again. The alleged perpetrator, Brendan Nugent, 43, has been charged with dangerous driving causing injury, intentionally causing injury, and a Commonwealth offence of causing harm to a Commonwealth public official. Nugent, who was 39 during a 2022 police stand-off captured in a video showing him threatening officers with a garden stake, remains in custody and faces additional charges for cannabis cultivation and possession. Haines' husband, Phil Haines, described her as a 'fighter' with a 'huge heart' and 'sharp intellect', expressing gratitude that her mental and emotional state remains strong. The couple was joined by Governor-General Sam Mostyn at The Alfred Hospital on Wednesday. The community has shown widespread support, including nationwide candlelit vigils and floral tributes left outside Haines' offices in Wangaratta and Wodonga, with the city's water tower illuminated in her honour. Medical updates indicate Haines is recovering from the amputation of both legs, with her husband emphasizing the long road ahead for her and their family. The case has drawn national attention, with political figures and the public expressing solidarity and concern for the MP's well-being.
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Helen Hainesβs condition improves days after losing both legs from alleged attack
Independent MP now serious but stable, according to update from Melbourneβs Alfred hospital
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Helen Haines' condition improves as hospital confirms stable status five days post-attack
Independent MP Helen Haines has received a positive medical update following a targeted attack outside her Wangaratta office, with her condition downgraded from critical to serious but stable. The 65-year-old politician was struck multiple times by a white Toyota LandCruiser on Monday afternoon, resulting in the amputation of both legs. Surgeons performed the amputations after she sustained severe injuries during the incident. Haines remains at The Alfred Hospital in Melbourne, where medical staff confirmed her condition had improved on Saturday morning. Her husband, Phil Haines, described her as a 'fighter' with a 'huge heart' and 'sharp intellect', emphasizing her compassionate nature and intellectual curiosity. The attack, which occurred around 3:35pm on Murphy Street, involved a LandCruiser performing a sharp U-turn before ramming Haines against her own vehicle, then reversing to strike her again. The alleged perpetrator, Brendan Nugent, 43, has been charged with dangerous driving causing injury, intentionally causing injury, and a Commonwealth offence of causing harm to a Commonwealth public official. Nugent, who was 39 during a 2022 police stand-off captured in a video where he threatened officers with 'You're gonna have to kill me', remains in custody. He has also been charged with cultivating and possessing cannabis. The incident has drawn widespread support across Australia and internationally, including a nationwide candlelit vigil and floral tributes left outside Haines' offices. Governor-General Sam Mostyn joined Phil Haines at The Alfred Hospital on Wednesday to express support for the MP. The attack has prompted discussions about political violence and mental health, with police alleging the incident was targeted. Haines' husband noted the long road to recovery for both his wife and their family, but expressed gratitude that her heart and mind remain strong. The hospital's update marks a significant development in the ongoing medical care for the injured politician, who continues to receive support from the community and political figures.
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