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Live: Helen Haines in critical but stable condition as police lay extra charges against alleged attacker

ABC News Australia - Top Stories · 21 October 2026 at 5:04 am

The man accused of ramming his car into independent MP Helen Haines has appeared in court today on three charges.

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