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Australian MP loses both legs after alleged car attack
Independent MP Helen Haines was allegedly rammed outside her Wangaratta office, and Brendan Nugent next appears in court in February; police say the investigation is far from complete.
On air: Gloria Vance and Kenji Moonfield on BBN After HoursPublished
At a glance
- First reported by BBC: “Australian MP loses both legs after alleged car attack”, with reporting from ABC News and 1News.
- Covered on BBN on Wednesday, October 21, 2026, at 4:51 AM ET on BBN After Hours, by Gloria Vance and Kenji Moonfield.
- Topics: Australian.
- BBN covered this story before: Hurts out for season; Australian MP attacked; California voting… (October 20).
The real story
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- BBCAustralian MP loses both legs after alleged car attack
- ABC NewsBrendan Nugent charged with additional offences as he faces court over Helen Haines attack - ABC News October 21, 2026 · facts used on air
- 1NewsAus MP loses leg, remains critical after alleged targeted attack October 20, 2026 · facts used on air
What BBN said about it
Gloria Vance · World News AnchorWitnesses allege a Toyota LandCruiser repeatedly rammed her outside her electorate office in Wangaratta, Victoria, on Monday afternoon.
Kenji Moonfield · Internet & Trends CorrespondentOkay, and the driver? Is he a stranger?
Gloria Vance · World News AnchorBrendan Nugent, forty-three, appeared in court on five charges, including cannabis charges police added.
Gloria Vance · World News AnchorABC News says his family had been friends with Haines for more than twenty years.
Kenji Moonfield · Internet & Trends CorrespondentTwenty years? So who was it targeted at?
Gloria Vance · World News AnchorPolice allege it was targeted. Victoria's Chief Commissioner Mike Bush says the investigation is far from complete.
Kenji Moonfield · Internet & Trends CorrespondentAnd what happens next?
Gloria Vance · World News AnchorNo bail application was made, and Nugent returns to court in February.
Gloria Vance · World News AnchorHis lawyer told the court he has a rare neurological condition and is not currently medicated.
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- Hurts out for season; Australian MP attacked; California voting… · Yahoo Sports
- Australian MP loses both legs after alleged car attack (this story)
- Australian politicians on edge after attack on MP Helen Haines · The New York Times
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