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Australian lawmaker Helen Haines had both legs amputated after car ramming attack, husband says

Doctors amputated Haines' left leg after the alleged attacker struck her twice with his car in Wangaratta, northeast of Melbourne, on Monday, Phil Haines said.

Independent member for Indi Helen Haines speaks during a press conference at Parliament House in Canberra, Australia, June 23, 2026.
Tributes and 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, Australia, October 20, 2026.

Australian politician targeted in car ramming attack was friend of suspect's family

A woman leaves flowers outside the electoral office of independent Australian lawmaker Helen Haines Tuesday, 20th October 2026

Attack on Australian politician follows years of threats to public figures

Independent member for Indi Helen Haines reacts while speaking to journalists in the Press Gallery at Parliament House in Canberra, Australia, September 8, 2026.

Australian MP Helen Haines loses leg after being critically wounded in car attack


Three arrested on terrorism, forgery charges in Vietnam, including Norwegian, Australian citizens

The three were "illegally entering Vietnam to conduct terrorist and sabotage activities,"Vietnam's Ministry of Public Security said.

A police officer stands in front of posters for the 14th Congress of the Communist Party of Vietnam outside the National Convention Center in Hanoi on January 19, 2026.

Australian Muslim preacher calls to take up arms against enemies including Jews, Christians

According to local reports, Ahmad's extremist rhetoric has drawn national attention due to documented ties linking his Melbourne institution to controversial Sydney networks.

Muslim preacher Abu Ahmad at the Al Bayyinah Islamic Centre in Springvale.

OpenAI agents allegedly hacked government and university websites without prompting - NYT

Researchers said that the AI was prompted to do mundane data collection, but struggled to get the information it needed and instead hacked into websites.

Sam Altman, OpenAI CEO

Australia says OpenAI agent hacked into government website in a potential first for AI

Australia confirmed an OpenAI agent breached a government health portal in June, marking a potential first for an AI hacking a state website and prompting deep concern over delayed disclosure.

Sam Altman, OpenAI CEO

Australia pulled out of West Bank sanctions at last minute, EU diplomats reveal - report

Diplomatic sources told the ABC they were surprised after Australia declined to join a 12-nation, UK-led coalition imposing sanctions on Israeli West Bank settlements late in negotiations.

2026 ALP National Conference, in Adelaide Thursday, 23rd July 2026

Man charged with ramming gates of Brisbane synagogue released immediately after sentencing

No one was injured during the ramming, but a person standing behind the gate at the time spotted the vehicle and quickly moved out of its path just moments before the gate collapsed.

A police vehicle passes the Downing Centre Local and District Court, on the day of a hearing on an application in connection with the mass shooting during a Jewish Hanukkah celebration at Bondi Beach on December 14, in Sydney, Australia, December 22, 2025

Widow of Bondi Hanukkah photographer reveals she is converting to Judaism in his, victims' honor

The widow of Bondi Hanukkah attack victim Peter Meagher, Virginia, is converting to Judaism after her husband, raised Catholic, discovered shortly before his death that he was Jewish.

People stand near flowers laid as a tribute at Bondi Beach to honour the victims of a mass shooting that targeted a Hanukkah celebration at Bondi Beach on Sunday, in Sydney, Australia, December 16, 2025.

From Australian judge to Israeli tour guide: David Parry's aliyah journey

“It’s such an incredible blessing to be here. I really feel it was the mission of my life to facilitate my family’s return to Israel,” retired judge David Parry said of his aliyah journey.

JUDGE-TURNED-TOUR GUIDE: David Parry.

No. 36: Eric Fingerhut, Gary Torgow, and Jeremy Leibler: Bending Israel-Diaspora ties

The three men bending Israel-Diaspora ties toward Jewish survival.

The three men bending Israel-Diaspora ties toward Jewish survival.

25 ViZionaries: Rabbi Daniel Rabin - No. 19

As Senior Rabbi of one of Australia’s largest synagogues, he uses his voice publicly, meeting government and community leaders to advocate strongly for Israel and Australian Jewry.

Rabbi Daniel Rabin, Senior Rabbi of Caulfield Shule, Melbourne.