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Helen Haines was hospitalised after an alleged Wangaratta attack, and her office plans to reopen later next week.
Federal independent MP Helen Haines was hospitalised following an alleged attack outside her Wangaratta office. Reports state that she lost both legs following the alleged incident.
A community vigil for Haines was held in Wodonga, Victoria. Her chief of staff has issued a statement on the attack.
Haines's office plans to reopen the Wangaratta electorate office later next week. The available information does not provide further details on the circumstances of the alleged attack.
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Community gathers in Wodonga for Helen Haines after alleged attack
A vigil held in Wodonga for Helen Haines shows the community response following the alleged attack in Wangaratta. Haines was hospitalised and lost both legs, placing the focus on her recovery and personal wellbeing. Public attention has centred on the human impact of the incident on the independent MP.
Haines's office plans electorate reopening as statement is issued
Haines's chief of staff has publicly addressed the alleged attack, and the Wangaratta electorate office is scheduled to reopen later next week. The planned reopening points to an effort to resume the office's role in the region. The statement and timeline provide the office's immediate account of how it is responding to the incident.