‘It was crazy’: Australian barber hailed as hero after rushing to lawmaker’s rescue
One day2 outlets reported this in 6 reports over 1 day - a further 4 reports reprinted copy already published elsewhere
The headline, as it mutated - 2 wordings
- 20 Oct, 04:24‘It was crazy’: Australian barber hailed as hero after rushing to lawmaker’s rescue1 outlet
- 20 Oct, 06:00'I don't think I'm a hero', barber says, as he outlines moments after Haines incident5 outlets
All 6 reports on Tue, 20 October 2026
What it is about
Australian barberRicky JefferiesHelen HainesHelen Haine WangarattaChelsea WilsonPhoebe AdamsRicky Jeffries
Who published it, and when
original reportcopyfirst to report
Channel News Asia
southernhighlandnews.com.au
maitlandmercury.com.au
blayneychronicle.com.au
merimbulanewsweekly.com.au
bluemountainsgazette.com.au
20 Oct, 04:24over 2 hours20 Oct, 06:00
How it spread - 2 original reports, 4 reprints
Tue, 20 October 2026
2 reports- Channel News Asia04:24first to report
Australian barber Ricky Jefferies said he ran to assist lawmaker Helen Haines, grabbing a knife from the alleged attacker's pocket and pulling him out of the car.
- bluemountainsgazette.com.au06:00
Ricky Jeffries had to act quickly. He chose kindness and grace.
4 reprints
- southernhighlandnews.com.au20 Oct, 06:00their copy
- maitlandmercury.com.au20 Oct, 06:00their copy
- blayneychronicle.com.au20 Oct, 06:00their copy
- merimbulanewsweekly.com.au20 Oct, 06:00their copy