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Candidate speaks after bullet holes found in political sign

Dr Lachie McKeeman, running as an independent candidate in the Victorian seat of Benambra, has spoken out against political violence after a bullet hole was found in one of his campaign signs.

Covered by 3 sources from Australia. First reported by ABC News Australia ·

How 3 newspapers cover this story

  1. ABC News AustraliaAustraliaFirst report

    Victorian election candidate finds bullet hole in campaign sign

    The independent candidate has released a statement after the bullet hole discovery, saying he is determined to win the election to turn the page on divisive politics.

    · Victorian election candidate finds bullet holes in campaign sign

  2. The Sydney Morning HeraldAustralia

    Candidate speaks after bullet holes found in political sign

    Dr Lachie McKeeman, running as an independent candidate in the Victorian seat of Benambra, has spoken out against political violence after a bullet hole was found in one of his campaign signs.

  3. The AgeAustralia

    Candidate speaks after bullet holes found in political sign

    Dr Lachie McKeeman, running as an independent candidate in the Victorian seat of Benambra, has spoken out against political violence after a bullet hole was found in one of his campaign signs.

Coverage details

3 outlets from Australia are covering this story: ABC News Australia, The Sydney Morning Herald and The Age. ABC News Australia published it first, on November 4, 2026; the last outlet to join was The Age, 5 hours later.

Key names in the coverage: Lachie McKeeman and Benambra.

In total 4 articles have been published, because some outlets updated the story several times.

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