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sentences that state something as happening or true
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0 of 17 hedged
("reportedly", "may", "according to")
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not political
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Australians are preparing to light candles to show their support for independent MP Helen Haines, four days after she was struck by a car outside her electorate office in Victoria's north-east.
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she → prepare → east
The movement, which has been shared widely on social media, invites people to light a candle at 8pm AEDT as a gesture of community peace and solidarity.
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which → share → peace
"At times like these, what unites us matters far more than what divides us," the Rural City of Wangaratta said in a statement.
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City → unite → statement
The Wangaratta Beacon, an old water tower which has been repurposed for art installations in recent years, is being lit up in amber as part of the movement.
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which → repurpose → movement
Haines staff 'overwhelmed' by gestures of kindness
This afternoon the Alfred hospital confirmed Ms Haines, 65, remained in a critical condition.
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Haines → overwhelm → condition
Earlier this week the Indi MP's husband, Phil, revealed both of his wife's legs had been amputated due to her injuries.
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both → reveal → injuries
The attack on the MP has triggered an outpouring of grief and emotion in her rural community, with several constituents sharing stories of her providing support and inspiration.
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her → trigger → support
Ms Haines's office said in a statement they hoped to reopen her Murphy Street office next Thursday.
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they → say → office
"We want to thank everyone who has reached out with messages of love and support for Helen and her family," the statement said.
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statement → want → Helen
"Our team has been overwhelmed by the kindness shown by the Indi community and people right across Australia and internationally.
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team → overwhelm → Australia
"What happened on Monday has deeply affected Helen’s family and all of her staff.
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happened → happen → staff
Many of us witnessed the attack and some were among the first to come to her aid.
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some → witness → aid
"As Helen takes the time she needs to recover, we will take time to look after ourselves and one another, too.
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we → take → ourselves
Healing will take time, and we ask for your understanding as we navigate the days and weeks ahead."
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we → take → days
Ms Haines suffered critical injuries in Monday's crash, which police allege was a deliberate attack by 43-year-old Tarrawingee man Brendan Nugent.
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police → suffer → Nugent
Mr Nugent appeared before Wangaratta Magistrates' Court earlier this week and has been transferred to Melbourne in custody ahead of a hearing in February.
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Nugent → appear → February
This morning Victoria's police chief confirmed a reported rift between Mr Nugent and his family was one line of inquiry for detectives.
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rift → confirm → detectives
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