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Husband speaks of 'fighter' Helen Haines and her long recovery

Independent MP Helen Haines remains in a critical condition in the Alfred Hospital, and her husband says she has had both legs amputated after the alleged attack. The man accused of the attack, Brendan Nugent, has appeared in the Wangaratta Magistrates Court, where no application for bail was made and he will remain in custody. The motive for the attack is still unknown and the case returns to court on February 4, so what happens next?

4 MIN

Helen Haines' alleged attacker Brendan Nugent faces court

The man accused of repeatedly ramming independent MP Helen Haines has faced court in Wangaratta. Brendan Nugent did not speak or enter a plea, and court documents show police have also charged him over cannabis cultivation and possession. His lawyer has revealed his client has a neurological condition. So what happens next, and what does the attack mean for the safety of MPs?

3 MIN

Is AI behind job cuts at NAB and the big banks?

National Australia Bank has become the latest Australian bank to announce job cuts, saying it will shed about 2,500 people. The bank blames challenging economic conditions and a sharp drop in home lending, while more than 7,000 banking jobs have been axed across the sector. Experts say artificial intelligence is replacing human jobs, so should the banks be compelled to be more open about their restructuring plans?

3 MIN

What have Russel Brand's accusers told the jury in his rape trial?

The jury in Russell Brand's criminal trial in London has now heard evidence from all six accusers. Mr Brand, who's 51, is on trial for three counts of rape, three counts of sexual assault, and one count of indecent assault relating to six women over a 10-year period from 1999 to 2009. He's pleaded not guilty and previously told police he never engaged in any non-consensual sexual activity.

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