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.

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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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The Front podcast afternoon headlines: Anthony Albanese says Donald Trump, Benjamin Netanyahu never asked for help on Iran war

Anthony Albanese has slapped down Donald Trump’s claim Australia failed to assist the United States in the Strait of Hormuz. 

Anthony Albanese has slapped down Donald Trump’s claim Australia failed to assist the United States in the Strait of Hormuz. Plus, the annual general meeting of energy giant Woodside descended into chaos and confusion, after a group of protesters crashed an address given by Chief Executive Liz Westcott - and Microsoft boss’ Australian AI ambitions.

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PM confirms fuel supplies remain secure; Pentagon warns mine-clearing could take six months 

Protesters storm stage to disrupt Woodside AGM and new CEO’s appearance

Microsoft boss Satya Nadella unleashes $25bn supercomputing blitz in Australia

Anthony Albanese has slapped down Donald Trump&rsquo;s claim Australia failed to assist the United States in the Strait of Hormuz. Plus, the annual general meeting of energy giant Woodside descended into chaos and confusion, after a group of protesters crashed an address given by Chief Executive Liz Westcott - and Microsoft boss&rsquo; Australian AI ambitions.
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<a href="https://www.theaustralian.com.au/world/trump-to-give-iran-days-to-make-deal-three-ships-attacked-in-hormuz-strait/live-coverage/7373472d49df2ec3db95ab19fb144984#/entry/15271690">PM confirms fuel supplies remain secure; Pentagon warns mine-clearing could take six months&nbsp;</a>
<a href="https://www.theaustralian.com.au/business/mining-energy/protesters-storm-stage-to-disrupt-woodside-agm-and-new-ceos-appearance/news-story/fd75553274184280551ccf275fda393b">Protesters storm stage to disrupt Woodside AGM and new CEO&rsquo;s appearance</a>
<a href="https://www.theaustralian.com.au/business/technology/microsoft-boss-satya-nadella-unleashes-25bn-supercomputing-blitz-in-australia/news-story/b87aa2e929104dfb9a7b897ff8ad0a6d">Microsoft boss Satya Nadella unleashes $25bn supercomputing blitz in Australia</a>

Trump ‘never asked’ for Australia’s help: Albo 

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Mark Butler NDIS overhaul: Health Minister announces 160,000 participants to be booted from scheme

160,000 people will be kicked off the National Disability Insurance Scheme in a crackdown the Government says is essential to fix a chaotic free-for-all criminal magnet. But can Labor get this reform through Parliament? And how do we look after the most vulnerable while stopping the rot?

160,000 people will be kicked off the National Disability Insurance Scheme in a crackdown the Government says is essential to fix a chaotic free-for-all criminal magnet. But can Labor get this reform through Parliament? And how do we look after the most vulnerable while stopping the rot?

 

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Disability groups, business seek more details about NDIS overhaul

‘We got it wrong’ Labor $1bn change to contentious home-care policy

Western Sydney confirmed as Australia’s epicentre for NDIS fraud and misconduct

The scammers, thieves, and abusers uncovered working inside $50bn NDIS as crackdown reveals system failures

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

160,000 people will be kicked off the National Disability Insurance Scheme in a crackdown the Government says is essential to fix a chaotic free-for-all criminal magnet. But can Labor get this reform through Parliament? And how do we look after the most vulnerable while stopping the rot?
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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/nation/politics/ndis-overhaul-mark-butler-unveils-changes-to-50bn-scheme/live-coverage/86be5a3a5a465c323533950c71d4c246">Disability groups, business seek more details about NDIS overhaul</a>
<a href="https://www.theaustralian.com.au/nation/politics/we-got-it-wrong-labor-changes-contentious-home-care-policy/news-story/ea0869254723c9347c072a11fc94c39c">&lsquo;We got it wrong&rsquo; Labor $1bn change to contentious home-care policy</a>
<a href="https://www.theaustralian.com.au/nation/western-sydney-confirmed-as-australias-epicentre-for-ndis-fraud-and-misconduct/news-story/9f6e8e80ca8f17d8c90b61170085aaa2">Western Sydney confirmed as Australia&rsquo;s epicentre for NDIS fraud and misconduct</a>
<a href="https://www.theaustralian.com.au/nation/the-scammers-thieves-and-abusers-uncovered-working-inside-50bn-ndis-as-crackdown-reveals-system-failures/news-story/2748e4875a34abdad6e68d8e9fa0333a">The scammers, thieves, and abusers uncovered working inside $50bn NDIS as crackdown reveals system failures</a>
This episode of The Front is presented by Claire Harvey, produced by Kristen Amiet and edited by Tiffany Dimmack. Our team includes Lia Tsamoglou, Joshua Burton and Jasper Leak, who also composed our music.&nbsp;

Who’ll be first to get booted from the NDIS?

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The Front podcast afternoon headlines: Kyle Sandilands’ on-air spray at ARN CEO Michael Stephenson revealed in court documents

Sacked radio host Kyle Sandilands claimed an executive of the ARN radio network would be, quote, “gone in eight months” in an explosive on-air rant. Plus, Sir Keir Starmers MPs distance themselves over Mandelson scandal.

Sacked radio host Kyle Sandilands claimed an executive of the ARN radio network would be, quote, “gone in eight months” in an explosive on-air rant. Plus, Sir Keir Starmers MPs distance themselves over Mandelson scandal.

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Shock jock Kyle Sandilands launched explosive spray at boss

Allies distance themselves from Starmer as scandal grows

NDIS overhaul: All NDIS participants to be reassessed with Labor to slash scheme by 160,000 people

Sacked radio host Kyle Sandilands claimed an executive of the ARN radio network would be, quote, &ldquo;gone in eight months&rdquo; in an explosive on-air rant. Plus, Sir Keir Starmers MPs distance themselves over Mandelson scandal.
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<a href="https://www.theaustralian.com.au/business/media/shock-jock-kyle-sandilands-launched-explosive-spray-at-boss/news-story/6be67880d96221c33b83d786c91ba3e1">Shock jock Kyle Sandilands launched explosive spray at boss</a>
<a href="https://www.theaustralian.com.au/world/the-times/allies-distance-themselves-from-starmer-as-scandal-grows/news-story/2078dcab378c89bd29d50b0ddb3ee89b">Allies distance themselves from Starmer as scandal grows</a>
<a href="https://www.theaustralian.com.au/nation/politics/ndis-overhaul-mark-butler-unveils-changes-to-50bn-scheme/live-coverage/86be5a3a5a465c323533950c71d4c246">NDIS overhaul: All NDIS participants to be reassessed with Labor to slash scheme by 160,000 people</a>

Sandilands’ on-air spray at ARN exec

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The search for Samantha Murphy (Best of 2024)

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