Morning edition: Secrets taken to the grave: Outback killer Bradley Murdoch dies

Email The man convicted of murdering British backpacker Peter Falconio has succumbed to throat cancer in Alice Springs Hospital.

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Today's top stories Secrets taken to the grave: Outback killer Bradley Murdoch dies The man convicted of murdering British backpacker Peter Falconio has succumbed to throat cancer in Alice Springs Hospital. READ MORE   Why Murdoch’s insistence he did not kill Falconio defied the facts Weirdo conspiracy theories would multiply, but there is no doubt Bradley John Murdoch targeted strangers in a Kombi for depravity and death on July 14, 2001. READ MORE   ‘I wish he left something’: Falconio’s dad speaks after killer’s death Luciano Falconio has told of his heartache after outback killer Bradley John Murdoch died without revealing the burial site of his murdered son. READ MORE   Taxi company’s ‘disgusting’ act to grieving widow A widow has slammed a major taxi company she says cancelled the ride she pre-booked to her husband’s funeral – just an hour before the service began. READ MORE   ‘There was blood, so much blood’: Cop slaying leaves trail of trauma SA’s top cop and several other victims were among many who revealed the impact Brevet Sergeant Jason Doig’s death has left on the community. Read their chilling statements in full ... READ MORE   Day of tragedy revisited: Loved ones confront cop killer Chilling details of the moments before a cop was shot dead on a rural property have been revealed as devastating victim statements were heard in court. See the timeline. READ MORE   PM asks China to give more ‘notice’ before military exercises In a meeting with Chinese President Xi Jinping, Anthony Albanese reiterated concerns about the lack of notification when China’s navy warships conducted live fire exercises near Au... READ MORE   Providers furious as new NDIS boss named Another acting boss of the NDIS - the second in six weeks - has been named and faces the wrath of providers clamouring to know who is behind a ‘disastrous decision’. READ MORE   Mark Latham’s explicit texts from the floor of NSW parliament Embattled MP Mark Latham exchanged graphic and sexually explicit WhatsApp messages with his then-partner while sitting in the parliamentary chamber. Warning: Graphic language READ MORE   Ranked: The Riverland’s top 35 footballers of 2025 The Riverland is packed with star SA country footy talent so we’ve drawn from the region’s two main leagues to rank the top players of 2025. See who made the cut. READ MORE   Ramped, in pain and forgotten: Dying man’s horror stay at RAH Ramped all day and left in agony for hours without proper pain relief, a terminal cancer patient’s three-day stay in a tiny Royal Adelaide Hospital emergency cubicle left him broke... READ MORE   Fighting the Taliban and hunting bin Laden: SA-born commando tells all A veteran SA soldier has revealed he was part of one of world’s most elite military units, which involved missions behind enemy lines in Afghanistan hunting Osama bin Laden. READ MORE   Ambo response time slammed as Sellicks Hill crash victim identified A grandfather who had a medical episode and crashed his car at Sellicks Hill on Saturday has been identified but the ambo union chief claims the result could have been different wi... READ MORE   You’ve got mail: Australia Post surrenders in war with SA town Australia Post was unmoved by community uproar over its “no mail for you” policy in a fast-growing Adelaide suburb – but media scrutiny changed everything. READ MORE   Elder’s urgent plea to visit suicidal prisoner Aboriginal elder Uncle Moogy Sumner is calling for access to see a Yatala prisoner who has chewed off part of his finger and is on suicide watch while in solitary. READ MORE   From our network Surprises and snubs as Emmys nominations revealed It’s been a blockbuster year of television. Here is the full list of nominees for the Emmy Awards – the small screen’s version of the Oscars. READ MORE   Shock twist: Portelli, ex host scandal update The Block star Adrian Portelli’s controversial gift scandal that put ex-Today host Alex Cullen at the centre of a scandal, has taken an unexpected turn. READ MORE   Shock Aussie stock that’s soared 152 per cent as others crashed This under-the-radar Aussie stock has eclipsed stockmarket giants to be the top performer with a 152 per cent surge. See the top 10 stocks that soared and 10 that crashed. READ MORE   Full list: Aus suburbs where your home makes more than you If you’re in one of these 88 regions in Australia, your home value growth over the last year has unlocked huge future savings. READ MORE   Boa constrictor snakes are native to which continent? The Chase Australia’s official Shark, Brydon Coverdale, has created a new daily quiz challenge. Test yourself. READ MORE   Bunnings item sends council into meltdown A popular Bunnings item has sent an Aussie council into meltdown after an unexpected takeover of one area. READ MORE   ‘Deep betrayals’: Billy Joel’s sex, drug confession Grammy-winning singer Billy Joel opens up about his substance abuse, mental health and his complicated love life in a revealing new doco. READ MORE   Huge update on Aussie TikTok beauty who fled country A controversial Aussie TikTok star who fled the country over fears for her own safety has made a huge call on her future. READ MORE   ‘Difficult’: Queen Mary makes emotional statement Aussie-born royal Queen Mary has interrupted her holiday with husband King Frederik to deliver an important message. READ MORE   Inside dreamy Great Barrier Reef wedding 40 years in the making The bride arrived by seaplane, guests were encouraged to bring their swimwear and whales breaching in the background. This has to be one of the most idyllic island weddings. READ MORE   Best of the best! Top 29 school girls rugby sevens players They have speed, physical presence, silky skills and that special X factor. Australia’s top schoolgirl sevens players have been identified and the talent is extraordinary. TOP GUNS... READ MORE   China mogul’s big move on Aus’ worst eyesore It has been labelled one of the worst eyesores in Australia and its future is in the balance after a huge move from a Chinese richlister. READ MORE   Fashion house in another battle for survival The fashion company behind brands including Keepsake, The Fifth Label and Finders Keepers is in administration for the second time in less than five years. READ MORE   ‘Jet on wheels’: Luxury van’s insane cost Rumours of an ultra-exclusive van that is faster than a V8 Mustang are doing the rounds. But will it ever come to Australia? READ MORE   Named: 200 suburbs down $108k in 3 months Nearly 200 Aussie suburbs recorded a drop in value over the past three months, including two where home values plunged by over $100,000. READ MORE   Newsletters Today's Paper +Rewards Want to change how you receive these emails? 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