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WorldAn Australian federal lawmaker remained in a hospital in a critical but stable condition, with a male driver charged with three offences in what police allege was a targeted attack with a vehicle. Accused attacker's father says victim Helen Haines was a family friend, calls attack 'devastating'The Associated Press · Posted: Oct 20, 2026 7:39 AM EDT | Last Updated: 5 hours agoListen to this articleEstimated 4 minutesThe audio version of this article is generated by AI-based technology. Mispronunciations can occur. We are working with our partners to continually review and improve the results. A woman leaves flowers outside the electoral office of Independent Australian lawmaker Helen Haines, who was deliberately struck by a car outside her office on Monday, in Wangaratta, Victoria. (James Ross/AAP/Reuters)An Australian federal lawmaker remained in a hospital in a critical but stable condition, with a male driver charged with three offences in what police allege was a targeted attack with a vehicle. Helen Haines, a 65-year-old Independent MP, was struck by a Toyota Land Cruiser SUV on Monday afternoon outside her office in the city of Wangaratta in Victoria state.
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