Who killed Samantha Murphy? Police search for murdered Ballarat mum’s body as AFL star’s son charged

A 22-year-old man is in custody charged with murdering Victorian mum Samantha Murphy. Now the hunt for her body — and for answers about this baffling crime.

This episode of The Front originally aired on March 8. It's presented by Claire Harvey and Matthew Condon, produced by Kristen Amiet and edited by Josh Burton. 

A 23-year-old man is in custody, charged with murdering Victorian mum Samantha Murphy. He's pleaded not guilty. Now, the hunt for her body — and for answers about this baffling crime.

This episode of The Front originally aired on March 8. It's presented by Claire Harvey and Matthew Condon, produced by Kristen Amiet and edited by Josh Burton.&nbsp;
A 23-year-old man is in custody, charged with murdering Victorian mum Samantha Murphy. He's pleaded not guilty. Now, the hunt for her body &mdash; and for answers about this baffling crime.

The Front brings the unrivalled journalism of Australia’s national broadsheet to audio, featuring each day’s essential page one stories, journalists’ candid take on the issues that matter and behind-the-scenes insight from our newsrooms. 

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The Front brings the unrivalled journalism of Australia’s national broadsheet to audio, featuring each day’s essential page one stories, journalists’ candid take on the issues that matter and behind-the-scenes insight from our newsrooms. 
To find out more about The Front you can link <a href="https://www.theaustralian.com.au/nation/the-front/podcast/7e7d42e8c77b597cf8532d2e0c847e10">here</a> and for more from the newsroom at The Australian link <a href="https://www.theaustralian.com.au/">here</a> or search for The Australian in your app store.

The Front brings the unrivalled journalism of Australia’s national broadsheet to audio, featuring each day’s essential page one stories, journalists’ candid take on the issues that matter and behind-the-scenes insight from our newsrooms.

The Front

The Front brings the unrivalled journalism of Australia&rsquo;s national broadsheet to audio, featuring each day&rsquo;s essential page one stories, journalists&rsquo; candid take on the issues that matter and behind-the-scenes insight from our newsrooms.&nbsp;
To find out more about The Front you can link <a href="https://www.theaustralian.com.au/nation/the-front/podcast/7e7d42e8c77b597cf8532d2e0c847e10">here</a> and for more from the newsroom at The Australian link <a href="https://www.theaustralian.com.au/">here</a> or search for The Australian in your app store.

The Front brings the unrivalled journalism of Australia’s national broadsheet to audio, featuring each day’s essential page one stories.

The Front brings the unrivalled journalism of Australia's national broadsheet to audio, featuring behind-the-scenes insight from our newsrooms.

The Front brings the unrivalled journalism of Australia’s national broadsheet to audio, featuring each day’s essential page one stories, journalists’ candid take on the issues that matter and behind-the-scenes insight from our newsrooms.

To find out more about The Front you can link here and for more from the newsroom at The Australian link here or search for The Australian in your app store.

The Front brings the unrivalled journalism of Australia&rsquo;s national broadsheet to audio, featuring each day&rsquo;s essential page one stories, journalists&rsquo; candid take on the issues that matter and behind-the-scenes insight from our newsrooms.
To find out more about The Front you can link <a href="https://www.theaustralian.com.au/nation/the-front/podcast/7e7d42e8c77b597cf8532d2e0c847e10">here</a> and for more from the newsroom at The Australian link <a href="https://www.theaustralian.com.au/">here</a> or search for The Australian in your app store.

The search for Samantha Murphy (Best of 2024)

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Shanghai People’s park marriage market: where Chinese parents seek partners for high-achieving children

Love in today’s China can be hard to find - and some parents are taking matters into their own hands. Today, our correspondent Yoni Bashan reports from the marriage market, where the legacy of China’s infamous one-child policy is being felt in the disparity between highly educated, career-minded young women and men struggling to find a suitable match. 

Love in today’s China can be hard to find - and some parents are taking matters into their own hands. Today, our correspondent Yoni Bashan reports from the marriage market, where the legacy of China’s infamous one-child policy is being felt in the disparity between highly educated, career-minded young women and men struggling to find a suitable match. 

Read more about this story at theaustralian.com.au and see the video by subscribing to our YouTube channel.

No photos, laminated fact sheets, and desperate parents: Inside Shanghai’s stunted love market

This episode of The Front is presented by Claire Harvey, produced by Kristen Amiet and edited by Lia Tsamoglou. Our team includes Tiffany Dimmack, Joshua Burton and Jasper Leak, who also composed our music. 

Love in today&rsquo;s China can be hard to find - and some parents are taking matters into their own hands. Today, our correspondent Yoni Bashan reports from the marriage market, where the legacy of China&rsquo;s infamous one-child policy is being felt in the disparity between highly educated, career-minded young women and men struggling to find a suitable match.&nbsp;
Read more about this story at <a href="http://theaustralian.com.au">theaustralian.com.au</a> and see the video by subscribing to our <a href="https://m.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLfDC8EeZJyt1IVjv5bCRbFBkTl-VYpJyf">YouTube channel</a>.
<a href="https://www.theaustralian.com.au/world/no-photos-laminated-fact-sheets-and-desperate-parents-inside-shanghais-stunted-love-market/news-story/0fa83653159e76f7314dcb3cfcecf28c">No photos, laminated fact sheets, and desperate parents: Inside Shanghai&rsquo;s stunted love market</a>
This episode of The Front is presented by Claire Harvey, produced by Kristen Amiet and edited by Lia Tsamoglou. Our team includes Tiffany Dimmack, Joshua Burton and Jasper Leak, who also composed our music.&nbsp;

Shopping for a wife in China’s elite singles market

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The Front podcast afternoon headlines: US delays Iran Strikes following Gulf leaders’ pleas

The United States won’t launch fresh strikes on Iran after leaders from Gulf nations purportedly begged President Donald Trump to hold off. Plus, Karl Stefanovic and Eddie McGuire sign with ARN and the government’s contentious tax reforms will take their time to get to parliament.

The United States won’t launch fresh strikes on Iran after leaders from Gulf nations purportedly begged President Donald Trump to hold off. Plus, Karl Stefanovic and Eddie McGuire sign with ARN and the government’s contentious tax reforms will take their time to get to parliament.

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Trump says planned Iran attack on hold after Gulf leaders’ request

Karl Stefanovic and Eddie McGuire unite for new ARN show

PM flags delay on drafting trusts tax grab

The United States won&rsquo;t launch fresh strikes on Iran after leaders from Gulf nations purportedly begged President Donald Trump to hold off. Plus, Karl Stefanovic and Eddie McGuire sign with ARN and the government&rsquo;s contentious tax reforms will take their time to get to parliament.
Read more:&nbsp;
<a href="https://www.theaustralian.com.au/world/trump-says-planned-iran-attack-on-hold-after-gulf-leaders-request/news-story/a7358e4f389c538d995f1ca86b79f759">Trump says planned Iran attack on hold after Gulf leaders&rsquo; request</a>
<a href="https://www.theaustralian.com.au/business/media/karl-stefanovic-and-eddie-mcguire-unite-for-new-arn-show/news-story/9d9b685bcf289dc13612394d1a58d909">Karl Stefanovic and Eddie McGuire unite for new ARN show</a>
<a href="https://www.theaustralian.com.au/nation/trump-cancels-planned-strike-on-iran-for-serious-negotiations/live-coverage/68e3e7620443694bf74e6e4cfa2b3139#:~:text=flags%20delay%20on-,drafting,-trusts%20tax%20grab">PM flags delay on drafting trusts tax grab</a>

US delays Iran strikes following Gulf leaders’ pleas

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Health Minister Mark Butler discusses plans to reform the National Disability Insurance Scheme and curb NDIS spending

People with autism and other disabilities are living in fear over huge reforms to the National Disability Insurance Scheme - so how does it feel to be the man wielding the axe? Today, our reporter Sarah Ison joins us with the latest from the minister in charge of slicing 190 million dollars and 165,000 people out of the NDIS.

People with autism and other disabilities are living in fear over huge reforms to the National Disability Insurance Scheme - so how does it feel to be the man wielding the axe? Today, our reporter Sarah Ison joins us with the latest from the minister in charge of slicing 190 million dollars and 165,000 people out of the NDIS.

Read more about this story at theaustralian.com.au and see Sarah Ison’s full interview with Health Minister Mark Butler by subscribing to our YouTube channel.

NDIS growth jumps to 11.3 per cent in year

Family supports to be considered before NDIS funding granted

Budget 2026: NDIS savings set to hit $185bn

This episode of The Front is presented by Claire Harvey, produced by Kristen Amiet and edited by Lia Tsamoglou. Our team includes Tiffany Dimmack, Joshua Burton and Jasper Leak, who also composed our music..

People with autism and other disabilities are living in fear over huge reforms to the National Disability Insurance Scheme - so how does it feel to be the man wielding the axe? Today, our reporter Sarah Ison joins us with the latest from the minister in charge of slicing 190 million dollars and 165,000 people out of the NDIS.
Read more about this story at&nbsp;<a href="http://theaustralian.com.au">theaustralian.com.au</a> and see Sarah Ison&rsquo;s full interview with Health Minister Mark Butler by subscribing to our <a href="https://m.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLfDC8EeZJyt1IVjv5bCRbFBkTl-VYpJyf">YouTube channel</a>.
<a href="https://www.theaustralian.com.au/nation/politics/ndis-growth-jumps-to-113-per-cent-in-year/news-story/c5cb944b97a9d453d6f13b2378f3dabc">NDIS growth jumps to 11.3 per cent in year</a>
<a href="https://www.theaustralian.com.au/nation/politics/family-supports-to-be-considered-before-ndis-funding-granted/news-story/35b6b677dd34c8e5b4f37de9aca2d38a">Family supports to be considered before NDIS funding granted</a>
<a href="https://www.theaustralian.com.au/nation/politics/budget-2026-ndis-savings-set-to-hit-185bn/news-story/f818e17fe624bfc40aeb7f09aa9acb4a">Budget 2026: NDIS savings set to hit $185bn</a>
This episode of The Front is presented by Claire Harvey, produced by Kristen Amiet and edited by Lia Tsamoglou. Our team includes Tiffany Dimmack, Joshua Burton and Jasper Leak, who also composed our music..

Axeman's promise: Mark Butler vows  'no Robo-NDIS’

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The search for Samantha Murphy (Best of 2024)

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