In brief
Helen Haines, 65, had both legs amputated after a vehicle allegedly targeted her outside her Wangaratta office. She was airlifted to Melbourne’s Alfred Hospital two days after the incident. Hospital updates now report her status as serious but stable, an improvement from critical. Authorities are investigating the motive and have charged the 43‑year‑old driver with multiple offences, while the prime minister called for calmer discourse in Australia.
Helen Haines, 65, had both legs amputated after a vehicle allegedly targeted her outside her Wangaratta office.
She was airlifted to Melbourne’s Alfred Hospital two days after the incident.
Hospital updates now report her status as serious but stable, an improvement from critical.
Authorities are investigating the motive and have charged the 43-year-old driver with multiple offences, while the prime minister called for calmer discourse in Australia.
