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  "title": "Helen Haines: independent MP in critical condition in Melbourne’s Alfred hospital after being struck by car in Wangaratta – follow updates",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/19/helen-haines-independent-mp-in-critical-condition-in-melbournes",
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  "published": "2026-10-19T20:34:07.000Z",
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  "summary": "A joint counter-terrorism taskforce is investigating the incident, which Anthony Albanese alleged ‘wasn’t an accident’ ‘Deeply appalled’: politicians condemn alleged attack after Helen Haines critically injured Helen Haines, the principled MP respected across parliament What we know so far Get our new political email , free app or daily news podcast ‘It’s very clear that this was a deliberate…",
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        "title": "Australian MP Helen Haines hospitalised in critical condition after being hit by car outside office",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/19/australian-mp-helen-haines-hospitalised-in-critical-condition-after",
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        "outlet": "ABC News AU",
        "title": "Live: Helen Haines remains critical as police investigation continues after 'attack'",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/19/live-helen-haines-remains-critical-as-police-investigation-continues",
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        "title": "Helen Haines: independent MP in critical condition in Melbourne’s Alfred hospital after being struck by car in Wangaratta – follow updates",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/19/helen-haines-independent-mp-in-critical-condition-in-melbournes-15651433",
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        "outlet": "The Sydney Morning Herald",
        "title": "The split-second decision that put a dad in danger to save Helen Haines",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/19/the-split-second-decision-that-put-a-dad-in-danger-to-save-helen",
        "published": "2026-10-19T20:34:41.000Z"
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      {
        "outlet": "The Age",
        "title": "The split-second decision that put a dad in danger to save Helen Haines",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/19/the-split-second-decision-that-put-a-dad-in-danger-to-save-helen-15651394",
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