Brendan Nugent named as driver apprehended over alleged attack on Helen Haines
Police allege 43-year-old Tarrawingee man who drove Toyota LandCruiser was arrested at the scene in Wangaratta Follow our Helen Haines live blog for latest…
The Guardian reports that police allege 43-year-old Tarrawingee man who drove Toyota LandCruiser was arrested at the scene in Wangaratta Follow our Helen Haines live blog for latest updates Who is Helen Haines, the MP allegedly attacked in Victoria?
Nugent is a long-term forestry campaigner in the state’s north east. Environment campaigners who worked with Nugent several years ago have expressed shock at his arrest.
This world story centres on Australia. Names and organisations mentioned in the coverage include Helen Haines, Brendan Nugent and Tarrawingee.
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- Australia · Oceania
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- Helen Haines, Brendan Nugent, Tarrawingee, Toyota LandCruiser
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