Australia4 hrs agoMan charged with attack on Australian MP as suspect's father says she is family friendBrendan Nugent's family say they have known Helen Haines, who remains in a critical condition, for more than 20 years.4 hrs ago8 hrs agoAustralian MP in critical condition after being hit twice by car in apparent attackThe independent politician lost one of her legs after the alleged ramming, local media report. 8 hrs ago9 hrs agoWhat we know about Australian MP hit by car in apparent deliberate attackHelen Haines was hit by a car twice in what the prime minister said appeared to be a "deliberate act".9 hrs ago9 hrs agoShock and disbelief: How the attack on an Australian MP unfoldedBBC's Katy Watson is in Wangaratta visiting the scene of the incident and the church where the community has held a vigil for the independent MP.9 hrs ago13 hrs ago'Our worst nightmare': Threats to Australian politicians were rising before MP hit by carIn the wake of the apparent attack on Helen Haines, MPs have described locking their office doors, and scanning every crowd for potential threats.13 hrs ago13 hrs agoLocal barber describes how he pulled attacker out of the carA Wangaratta local was among a group of by-standers who were first on the scene and detained the driver of the car that hit Helen Haines.13 hrs ago14 hrs agoVictoria police say man was detained by civilians before arrestA 43-year-old man was detained at the scene by a passer-by before being taken into police custody.14 hrs ago14 hrs ago'Helen Haines is a thoroughly decent human being,' Australia PM saysThe Australian MP remains in a critical condition after being hit by a car in what Anthony Albanese calls "a deliberate act".14 hrs ago14 hrs ago'Rise in hate and aggression' towards female MPsBoth MPs and experts have warned that threats to Australian politicians were rising before the Haines incident.14 hrs ago...
