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. 

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’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.

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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: Qantas airfares jump amid Middle East conflict

Flights are five per cent up already and there’s likely more to come. Plus, bracing for tropical cyclone Narelle - and why Donald Trump is threatening to blow up a gas field. 

Flights are five per cent up already and there’s likely more to come. Plus, bracing for tropical cyclone Narelle - and why Donald Trump is threatening to blow up a gas field. 

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Qantas airfares could rise amid fortnightly price reviews

Category five Cyclone Narelle bears down on Queensland for first direct hit in a century

Trump vows to destroy Iran gas field if Qatar plant hit again

Flights are five per cent up already and there&rsquo;s likely more to come. Plus, bracing for tropical cyclone Narelle - and why Donald Trump is threatening to blow up a gas field.&nbsp;
Read more:
<a href="https://www.theaustralian.com.au/business/aviation/qantas-airfares-could-rise-amid-fortnightly-price-reviews/news-story/323eb233f0a9f6cc4985fef947570aff">Qantas airfares could rise amid fortnightly price reviews</a>
<a href="https://www.theaustralian.com.au/nation/category-five-cyclone-narelle-bears-down-on-queensland-for-first-direct-hit-in-a-century/news-story/303e11c85abde2f9b9ceead2a8332875">Category five Cyclone Narelle bears down on Queensland for first direct hit in a century</a>
<a href="https://www.theaustralian.com.au/world/middle-east-latest-iran-lauds-players-who-rejected-temptations-of-australia-as-they-return-home/live-coverage/2c22b81ea27413e37fc393fe73f194ef">Trump vows to destroy Iran gas field if Qatar plant hit again</a>

Why Qantas’ fares are taking off

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Kyle Sandilands’ multimillion-dollar contract torn up by ARN after on-air fallout with Jackie ‘O’ Henderson

Kyle Sandilands says he won’t go down without a legal fight after his multimillion-dollar contract was torn up. He claims he’ll take his former employer, ARN, to court – then what? 

Kyle Sandilands says he won’t go down without a legal fight after his multimillion-dollar contract was torn up. He claims he’ll take his former employer, ARN, to court – then what? 

Read more: The midnight phone call that torpedoed King Kyle Sandilands and see the video on our YouTube channel.

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

Kyle Sandilands says he won&rsquo;t go down without a legal fight after his multimillion-dollar contract was torn up. He claims he&rsquo;ll take his former employer, ARN, to court &ndash; then what?&nbsp;
Read more:&nbsp;<a href="https://www.theaustralian.com.au/business/media/the-midnight-phone-call-that-torpedoed-king-kyle/news-story/9a61de440764940eea958ea227056eee">The midnight phone call that torpedoed King Kyle Sandilands</a> and see the video on our <a href="https://m.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLfDC8EeZJyt1IVjv5bCRbFBkTl-VYpJyf">YouTube channel</a>.
This episode of The Front is presented and produced by Kristen Amiet and edited by Tiffany Dimmack. Our regular host is Claire Harvey and our team includes Lia Tsamoglou, Joshua Burton and Jasper Leak, who also composed our music.

What’s next for Kyle Sandilands?

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The Front podcast afternoon headlines: Australia’s Al Minhad air base targeted by Iranian projectile

An Australian air base in the United Arab Emirates was targeted by an Iranian projectile. Plus, White Fox founders make their Richest 250 debut and an acclaimed chef’s grim coffee prediction.

An Australian air base in the United Arab Emirates was targeted by an Iranian projectile. Plus, White Fox founders make their Richest 250 debut and an acclaimed chef’s grim coffee prediction.

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Australian air base in UAE targeted

Inside the secretive empire of White Fox founders and their $429m fashion phenomenon

Neil Perry’s grim $12 coffee warning amid recession fears

An Australian air base in the United Arab Emirates was targeted by an Iranian projectile. Plus, White Fox founders make their Richest 250 debut and an acclaimed chef&rsquo;s grim coffee prediction.
Read more:&nbsp;
<a href="https://www.theaustralian.com.au/world/iran-latest-top-us-official-quits-over-war-larijani-killing-paves-way-for-iranians-to-topple-regime-netanyahu-says/live-coverage/8a54b40b1e3c83f11e434a4013a91d79">Australian air base in UAE targeted</a>
<a href="https://www.theaustralian.com.au/business/inside-the-secretive-empire-of-white-fox-founders-and-their-429m-fashion-phenomenon/news-story/1650168155c016886fc058557bbf5cee">Inside the secretive empire of White Fox founders and their $429m fashion phenomenon</a>
<a href="https://www.theaustralian.com.au/business/aviation/neil-perrys-grim-12-coffee-warning-amid-recession-fears/news-story/8d64f7c10b25aac812971ca46d9e3abc">Neil Perry&rsquo;s grim $12 coffee warning amid recession fears</a>

‘Everyone is absolutely safe’: Australian air base targeted by Iranian projectile

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The search for Samantha Murphy (Best of 2024)

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