‘We just want to give her a funeral ’: Family’s hope that Sam will be found

Email The devastated mother of murdered woman Samantha Murphy says she misses her daughter “more than anything” and just wants to give her a proper funeral.

View in browser 3rd February 2025

AM Edition ‘We just want to give her a funeral’: Family’s hope that Sam will be found The devastated mother of murdered woman Samantha Murphy says she misses her daughter “more than anything” and just wants to give her a proper funeral. READ MORE   ‘Plays one game and ends up dead the next day’: Fears over footy drug culture The devastated parents of an aspiring AFL player who committed suicide are desperate for authorities to investigate the level of drug taking among local footy clubs. READ MORE   ‘Worth the price’: Trump defends tariffs as Japan, Europe speak out Donald Trump has doubled down on his new tariffs as world leaders, including those from Japan and Europe, join the chorus expressing concern they may cause global supply chain uphe... READ MORE   Troubled VCAA blows extra $600k on delayed website project The state’s embattled Victorian Curriculum and Assessment Authority has suffered a $600,000 cost blowout to its new online student portal. READ MORE   ‘I may be dead’: Kyle reveals shock health diagnosis live on air Radio host Kyle Sandilands has revealed a health battle live on air, telling listeners of the show he hosts with Jackie ‘O’ Henderson he is set to undergo surgery. READ MORE   UK court trial begins for Matildas star Sam Kerr The Australian captain faces a five-day trial over allegations of the racially aggravated harassment of a London police officer in 2023. READ MORE   Buddy, Gaz, Dusty? The 10 best AFL players this century ranked Think naming the team of the century was hard? Jon Ralph and Glenn McFarlane have narrowed that down to 10 and determined the defining player of the 21st century. HAVE YOUR SAY. READ MORE   3AW legend Philip Brady announces retirement on-air The beloved radio identity has hung up his microphone after more than 30 years at the station, saying “it’s time to move over and give the younger guys a go”. READ MORE   Doctors reveal key to fix Medicare bulk billing Doctors are calling for a $4.5 billion cash injection to overhaul Medicare and lift bulk billing rates by boosting the rebate for a standard GP appointment and properly funding lon... READ MORE   The delicate Travis Head dilemma Australia needs to confront Australia faces a puzzling dilemma when it comes to handling Travis Head’s future, writes Robert Craddock. Plus, will Nathan Lyon follow in Shane Warne’s footsteps at the Allan Bor... READ MORE   Neo-Nazi group hit with sanctions as Dutton’s caravan criticism grows Nation-first sanctions have been slapped on a Neo-Nazi group, as Peter Dutton intensifies criticism over when Anthony Albanese was briefed on a caravan allegedly packed with explos... READ MORE   ‘Laos methanol cover up’: Australian victims’ families want justice The families of two Australian teenagers who died of methanol poisoning in Laos are demanding justice for their daughters. READ MORE   ‘Full on’: Wild storm rips through Geelong Residents across Geelong have been left reeling after a violent storm ripped through the city on Sunday night, with emergency services inundated with calls for assistance. READ MORE   Who was the only US president never to live in the White House? The Chase Australia’s official Shark, Brydon Coverdale, has created a new daily quiz challenge. How’s your general knowledge? Take his quiz. READ MORE   ‘I’m no national hero’: Man who found suspected ‘terror caravan’ speaks out A business owner who found the suspected “terror caravan” says he is “no hero” for calling in police, while unearthed social media posts show the caravan owner boasting with wads o... READ MORE   Why these Victorian MPs want to smoke weed at Parliament House Two politicians have planned an unorthodox way of celebrating if a major reform is approved. READ MORE   Antisemitic graffiti sprayed on well-known Jewish family’s Middle Park home A mansion owned by a member of one of Victoria’s most successful business families has been targeted by a vandal in an incident described as “chillingly reminiscent of Nazi Germany... READ MORE   ‘Leave immediately’: Bushfires threaten homes in Victoria’s west Fire authorities have warned that two out of control bushfires are spreading quickly and could reach people’s homes. READ MORE   Campbell: Feeble response to key issue could cost Albo the election It is increasingly likely that if Labor loses the election this crisis will have a lot to do with it. READ MORE   Baby joy for Blues star Docherty After twice battling and overcoming testicular cancer, Carlton’s Sam Docherty has celebrated becoming a dad for the second time, sharing a cute picture of his newborn son. READ MORE   Bolt: The ABC is dancing on Pell’s grave Cardinal George Pell is again the victim of farcical reporting of a farcical legal process. READ MORE   Today's Paper   Read the edition ➔ Newsletters Today's Paper +Rewards Want to change how you receive these emails? Manage your newsletter preferences or unsubscribe from this newsletter. Sent by the Herald Sun, PO Box 14999, Melbourne VIC 8001, Australia.