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. 
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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.

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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Cold Chisel The Big Five-Oh Tour 2024: Aussie rockers return to stage

Inside the rehearsal room to talk love, grief, healing and joy with Jimmy Barnes, Charley Drayton and Cold Chisel

This episode of The Front originally aired on September 27. It's presented by Claire Harvey, produced by Kristen Amiet, and edited by Jasper Leak. 

We go inside the rehearsal room to talk love, grief, healing and joy with Jimmy Barnes, Charley Drayton and Cold Chisel.

This episode of The Front originally aired on September 27. It's presented by Claire Harvey, produced by Kristen Amiet, and edited by Jasper Leak.&nbsp;
We go inside the rehearsal room to talk love, grief, healing and joy with Jimmy Barnes, Charley Drayton and Cold Chisel.

The melancholy beauty of Cold Chisel (Best of 2024)

https://api.omny.fm/orgs/2fb3740d-3436-44af-8cc0-a91900716aa5/clips/0816e905-2fb3-4566-bb2c-b24c004406f8/transcript

NSW State Coroner Teresa O’Sullivan refers Marion Barter disappearance to homicide squad

Coroner Teresa O’Sullivan handed down her findings in an inquest into the 1997 disappearance of Queensland mother Marion Barter in late February.

This episode of The Front was originally published on March 1. It's presented and produced by Matthew Condon with assistance from Kristen Amiet. It’s edited by Josh Burton. 

Coroner Teresa O’Sullivan handed down her findings in an inquest into the 1997 disappearance of Queensland mother Marion Barter in late February.

This episode of The Front was originally published on March 1. It's presented and produced by Matthew Condon with assistance from Kristen Amiet. It&rsquo;s edited by Josh Burton.&nbsp;
Coroner Teresa O&rsquo;Sullivan handed down her findings in an inquest into the 1997 disappearance of Queensland mother Marion Barter in late February.

Ric Blum’s ties to missing mum Marion Barter (Best of 2024)

https://api.omny.fm/orgs/2fb3740d-3436-44af-8cc0-a91900716aa5/clips/7062c342-34c0-4b05-a7f3-b24c0042d0ce/transcript

Brittany Higgins and David Sharaz face off with Linda Reynolds after her payout from the ACT Government over Shane Drumgold claims

With five successful defamation lawsuits under her belt, former federal minister Linda Reynolds is going after Brittany Higgins and David Sharaz.

This episode of The Front originally aired on March 4. It's presented by Claire Harvey and edited by Tiffany Dimmack. 

With five successful defamation lawsuits under her belt, former federal minister Linda Reynolds is going after Brittany Higgins and David Sharaz.

This episode of The Front originally aired on March 4. It's presented by Claire Harvey and edited by Tiffany Dimmack.&nbsp;
With five successful defamation lawsuits under her belt, former federal minister Linda Reynolds is going after Brittany Higgins and David Sharaz.

Linda Reynolds faces off with Brittany Higgins (Best of 2024)

https://api.omny.fm/orgs/2fb3740d-3436-44af-8cc0-a91900716aa5/clips/1f892a67-bb11-4b0e-b25d-b24c0041f1af/transcript

The search for Samantha Murphy (Best of 2024)

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