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Political Violence: Independent MP Helen Haines has lost a leg and remains in critical condition after being struck twice by a vehicle outside her Wangaratta office. A 43-year-old man has been charged with intentionally causing serious injury, dangerous driving and harming a Commonwealth official. Investigators say the motive is unknown; Prime Minister Anthony Albanese has urged calm. The attack has renewed concern over rising threats to politicians, with 1,067 reports recorded by the AFP in 2025–26. Defence: Australia will open applications next month for up to 100 Papua New Guineans to join the ADF under a two-year pilot program, deepening ties between the neighbours. AI and Copyright: Leaked government proposals could let AI firms train on online creative works unless owners opt out. Ministers deny weakening copyright protections, while artists warn the plan would shift the burden onto creators.

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'Increasing polarisation': Threats of political violence soar in Australia's 'online echo chamber'

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RTL Today

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Owned By	Aart Jan de Geus (CEO) through Bertelsmann Stiftung through Bertelsmann SE & Co. KGaA & RTL Group S.A.
Year Founded	2018
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Publication Location	Luxembourg, Kirchberg
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Threats of political violence soar in Australia's 'online echo chamber'

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Owned By	Hosken Consolidated Investments (Southern African Clothing & Textile Workers Union 26,7%) through eMedia Holdings Ltd.
Year Founded	2008
Website	www.enca.com
Domain Registration Year	2000
Access Type	open
Publication Location	South Africa, Cape Town
Owner Country	South Africa

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Australian politician hurt in car attack loses leg, reports say

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Yahoo News

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Owned By	Apollo Global Management (Vanguard Group, Largest Shareholder) through Yahoo, Inc.
Year Founded	1996
Website	https://news.yahoo.com/
Domain Registration Year	1995
Access Type	open
Publication Location	United States, New York, New York City
Owner Country	United States

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Australian military opens its ranks to PNG university students

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ABC (Australian Broadcasting Corporation)

Public Broadcaster

Owned By	Australian Government
Year Founded	1932
Website	www.abc.net.au
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Access Type	open
Publication Location	Australia, Sydney
Owner Country	Australia

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Australian Lawmaker Loses Leg Following Alleged Deliberate Car Attack

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Year Founded	2016
Website	zambianobserver.com
Domain Registration Year	2015
Access Type	open
Publication Location	Zambia,

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Australian politician targeted in car ramming attack was 'family friend' of suspect's family

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Owned By	Eli Azur through Mirkaei Tikshoret
Year Founded	1932
Website	https://www.jpost.com/
Domain Registration Year	1996
Access Type	hybrid
Publication Location	Israel, Jerusalem
Owner Country	Israel

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Australian MP Helen Haines loses leg after left wing climate activist ‘reversed to hit her 2nd time in car ram attack’

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Owned By	Murdoch Family through Murdoch Family Trust, News Corp & News UK & Ireland Ltd
Year Founded	1969
Website	https://www.thesun.co.uk/
Domain Registration Year	1997
Access Type	open
Publication Location	United Kingdom, London
Owner Country	Australia

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Australian democracy is usually peaceful. But there’s a homegrown history with political violence that bears on the future

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