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- justiceWangaratta, Australia
Helen Haines critically injured in Wangaratta vehicle attack
Australian independent lawmaker Helen Haines was critically injured after being struck by a Toyota Land Cruiser outside her office in Wangaratta. Police are investigating, while Prime Minister Anthony Albanese called it a deliberate act and the alleged attacker’s motive remained unknown.
65yearsHaines was 65 years old.
- technologyAustralia
Australia reveals Ghost Shark submarine capabilities
3capabilitiesDefence revealed three key Ghost Shark capabilities.
- politicsAustralia
Liberals dispute Coalition opposition to EU trade deal
2senatorsThe number of Liberal senators who told the ABC that the deal should be adopted
- justiceAustralia
3M outlines defence to Australian government PFAS lawsuit
28basesThe Commonwealth is seeking damages over PFAS contamination at 28 Australian Defence Force bases.
- economyGladstone, Australia
Australia's gas reservation bill faces criticism over Santos exemptions
Australia introduced a gas reservation bill requiring producers to sell up to 20% of export-intended gas domestically and targeting supply equal to 110% of actual needs. The scheme is expected to start in January 2028; Resources Minister Madeleine King says it will lower prices, while industry warns it could hurt investment and supply.
20%The federal government’s draft gas reservation plan would require exporters to set aside up to 20 per cent of their production for the Australian domestic market.
The Greens, Coalition and crossbench senators blocked Labor’s bill to reduce private health rebates for older Australians. The government says it will reintroduce the bill, due to begin in April 2027, which it says would save $3 billion; modelling forecasts almost 80,000 people may leave private cover.
3BAUDExpected savings from the private health insurance changes
- conflictRiyadh, Saudi Arabia
Houthi attacks on Saudi airports kill at least 17, injure 320
Saudi Arabia is investigating why air defenses failed to intercept Houthi missiles and drones. The attacks killed at least 17 people and injured more than 320; Riyadh flights were suspended or diverted, and Australia advised against travel to King Khalid airport.
300people▼ from 320People injured in the previous strike on the airport