Victorian MP Helen Haines has lost both her legs after being struck by a Toyota LandCruiser three times in Wangaratta.

A 24-year-old man was stabbed during a home invasion in Baulkham Hills, Sydney, just after midnight on Thursday.

A 25-year-old Brisbane driver was caught using the breakdown lane on a busy motorway near Ipswich, claiming he was rushing to take his grandmother shopping.

Toll collector Linkt has notified account-holders of significant service disruptions over four days from 11pm AEDT on Wednesday October 21 until Monday November 2 due to a system upgrade.

Rising Titans star Cooper Bai, son of Storm great Marcus Bai, has toured the PNG Chiefs' facilities and is close to signing with the club for their inaugural 2028 NRL season.