Two women are in critical condition after a single-vehicle crash on the Old Bruce Highway at Federal, on the Sunshine Coast, on Saturday, 24 October. Emergency services were called at 1.45pm after reports that a white BYD Seal sedan had left the road. The 59-year-old driver and 18-year-old passenger, both from Imbil, were taken to Sunshine Coast University Hospital. The highway was closed in both directions for almost three hours. The Queensland Police Forensic Crash Unit is investigating, and witnesses or anyone with dashcam footage are asked to contact Policelink.
Independent MP Helen Haines is in critical condition at a Melbourne hospital more than two days after being struck by a car outside her electorate office in Victoria's north-east. Her husband, Phil, has said she has lost both legs as a result of her injuries. He describes her as a fighter, and her family is hoping for her recovery. Coverage of wellwishers' messages of support is continuing.
Independent MP Helen Haines has lost a leg after an alleged attack outside her electorate office. Her alleged attacker has been named as Brendan Nugent. Haines was in critical but stable condition after being rammed twice, according to Burke. Prime Minister Anthony Albanese described the situation as tragic. The head of Asio has warned about violent rhetoric in public discourse.
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Independent MP Helen Haines has lost a leg after an alleged attack outside her electorate office. Her alleged attacker has been named as Brendan Nugent. Haines was in critical but stable condition after being rammed twice, according to Burke. Prime Minister Anthony Albanese described the situation as tragic. The head of Asio has warned about violent rhetoric in public discourse.
