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Helen Haines: independent MP in critical condition in Melbourne’s Alfred hospital after being struck by car in Wangaratta – follow updates
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
Helen Haines was chatting with locals at a dog park on Monday morning. By the afternoon, she was fighting for her life
Australia’s politicians have been facing increasing threats and abuse. It can no longer be dismissed as social media noise or harmless comment Follow our live blog for latest updates Politicians condemn alleged attack after independent MP Helen Haines critically injured Who is Helen Haines, the MP allegedly attacked in Victoria?
Morning Mail: Shock after alleged attack on MP; Australia’s banana shortage; and Boland shines in second test
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South Africa close on 97-5 against Australia on day two of second men’s cricket Test after rain delays – as it happened
Australia pick up three wickets in extended evening session but Temba Bavuma unbeaten on 41
Tricky time for lunchboxes: banana shortage hits supermarket shelves after cool weather in Queensland
Dearth of bananas coincides with poor apple harvest and lack of summer stone fruit Get our breaking news email , free app or daily news podcast
Do we really need clothes delivered in under an hour? Target’s Uber Eats deal is convenience culture gone wild | Maggie Zhou
The time lag between ordering a meal and its packaging hitting your rubbish bin is ridiculously brief. Will items bought through this partnership be treated differently?
Calls to strengthen workplace privacy in Australia as employers turn to AI to track staff
Monitoring tools common in a range of workplaces, including factories, office jobs, delivery work and in retail – often without employees being informed Get our breaking news email , free app or daily news podcast
Ellie Goulding admits error over promoting diamonds from controversial Australian mine
Singer ‘mortified’ about wearing diamonds from Argyle mine at centre of environmental concerns about Indigenous land
The Guardian launches extra accounts - a new feature enabling supporters to share their digital subscription
The new much requested feature enables our paid supporters to share their full suite of benefits with up to three people.
‘Deeply appalled’: politicians condemn alleged attack after independent MP Helen Haines critically injured
Anthony Albanese says his thoughts are with Indi MP after arrest of driver in Wangaratta Who is Helen Haines, the MP allegedly attacked in Victoria? What we know so far Get our new political email , free app or daily news podcast
Premier ‘deeply appalled’ after Indi MP Haines injured – as it happened
This blog is now closed ‘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
‘They were brilliant people’: fascinating film reveals a Harlem Renaissance reunion
In the dazzling archival documentary Once Upon a Time in Harlem, a 1972 cocktail party brings together various creative luminaries as they discuss and debate
Helen Haines is in a critical condition after an alleged attack. Here’s what we know so far
Independent MP for Victorian seat of Indi in critical condition after incident on Monday afternoon Follow our live blog for latest updates Helen Haines was chatting with locals at a dog park on Monday morning. By the afternoon, she was fighting for her life Get our new political email , free app or daily news podcast
Pregnant women face workplace hostility and ‘sham redundancies’, Australian human rights report finds
Sex discrimination commissioner says too often ‘it’s the woman who has the burden of bringing a complaint’ in parental discrimination cases Get our new political email , free app or daily news podcast
‘A beautiful dismantling of cynicism’: why Galaxy Quest is my feelgood movie
The latest in our series of writers detailing their most easily rewatched comfort films is an appreciation of a smart, funny and tender ode to fan culture
Vatican upholds excommunication of US deacon who resigned after son was molested by priest
Scott Peyton joined the Anglicans after the crime against his son. Then the Catholic church officially expelled him
Ghost in the Cell review – Indonesian prison-slasher-satire contains the most unhinged punch-up in decades
Director Joko Anwar uses horror for social commentary as he skewers corruption and hypocrisy with likable silliness and raucous energy
Mother assessed as posing no immediate risk to others three weeks before Elizabeth Struhs’ manslaughter, inquest hears
Queensland correctional services officer did not have access to details of Kerrie Struhs’ past offending which included child neglect Get our breaking news email , free app or daily news podcast
Kings Cross strip club owner fails to overturn ban on entering his own ‘high-risk’ venues
NSW tribunal upholds liquor authority’s decision preventing Manthos Papadopoulos from entering Sydney Elements and Showgirls Get our breaking news email , free app or daily news podcast
Jacqui Lambie has spoken out about vaginal prolapse. What is it – and how common is it?
Health condition remains stigmatised, despite affecting almost 50% of women who have been pregnant
Monday briefing: What you need to know about a weekend of chaos in France
In today’s newsletter: Violent riots and looting have dominated the headlines, but the unrest gripping the country and beyond reflects deeper public anger over everyday issues
Beau Lamarre-Condon told officer friend ‘I love you’ and ‘not everything in the news is true’ after arrest, court told
Accused asked fellow police officer how law enforcement would respond to reports of gunshots days before alleged murders, court hears Get our breaking news email , free app or daily news podcast
Amelia Earhart researchers leave remote atoll empty-handed after ‘plane debris’ found to be a clump of trees
Expedition was drawn to Nikumaroro after spotting what was described as a metallic glint in waters off uninhabited island
Minns accused of bypassing high court ruling with laws to allow NSW mine to increase coal production by 32%
Bill to authorise production expansion at Mount Pleasant coalmine, subject to a landmark high court decision, criticised as ‘legislative overreach’ Get our breaking news email , free app or daily news podcast