A chaotic few minutes and a beloved MP’s life in the balance: a community grapples with the unfathomable

<p>Wangaratta locals who went to Helen Haines’ aid on Monday have been hailed as heroes. But many remain shellshocked by the alleged attack</p><ul><li><p><a href="https://www.theguardian.com/australia-news/2026/oct/19/who-is-helen-haines-the-mp-allegedly-attacked-in-