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Regan Hodge is a crime reporter for the Herald Sun in Melbourne. He spent time as a breaking and general news reporter and is a fan of the Rolling Stones.

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MELBOURNE AUSTRALIA - Newswire Photos FEBRUARY 8TH 2023 : A large-scale search is underway for a Ballarat East woman Samantha Murphy, who has been missing since early Sunday morning. Samanthas daughter Jess Murphy and husband Mick Murphy, speak to media outside Ballarat West Police Station, with Inspector Lisa Macdougall. PICTURE : NCA Newswire / Nicki Connolly

Jigsaw pieces come together slowly in complex case

After the shock and horror of the dramatic developments in the Samantha Murphy case, it’s hoped there can be some closure for the grieving family.

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web Man arrested over disappearance of Samantha Murphy

Ex-AFL player’s son charged with murder of Samantha Murphy

The son of a former AFL player has been charged with murder over the disappearance of Ballarat woman Samantha Murphy.

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Brighton dad calls for rebate system to fight youth crime

A Brighton businessman who chased a group of teenage thugs from his home is calling on the state government to implement a home security rebate to combat Victoria’s youth crime wave.

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06/03/2024 Police are seeking these men over a brawl following a Melbourne Victory-Sydney FC match in January

Police seek to identify A-League fans after Australia Day brawl

Police have released images of nine men they believe can assist their probe into a wild A-League brawl which erupted after the Melbourne Victory and Sydney FC clash on Australia Day.

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CCTV image of alleged car thief in Brighton. Picture: Supplied

Teens on bail charged over Brighton aggravated burglary

A crew of teenage thugs allegedly clocked driving at speeds exceeding 150km/h in a stolen Volkswagen have been charged over an aggravated burglary in Brighton.

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Gym owner with underworld ties attacked in front of patrons

The owner of a popular South Melbourne gym has been left seriously injured by a group of thugs who stormed the business and assaulted him inside.

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2023 Caulfield Cup Carnival held at Caulfield Racecourse. Bec Judd. Picture: Jason Edwards

WAG lashes Premier over ‘machete wielding’ home invaders

Influencer Bec Judd has lashed Premier Jacinta Allan for staying quiet on crime, “while we wonder if a gang of machete wielding youths are going to invade our homes while our children sleep”.

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Generic picture of a Victoria Police car. Picture: Liam Beatty

Homicide probe over Mooroolbark death

Homicide squad investigators have scoured a Mooroolbark reserve after a man’s body was discovered.

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Emergency services rushed to the Emerald Reception Centre on Settlement Rd in Thomastown after a fire on Thursday. Picture: Genevieve Holding

Man charged over alleged Thomastown arson attack

A 20-year-old man has fronted court charged over the alleged arson attack at a Thomastown reception centre.

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Missing mum case evokes memories of Ballarat’s dark past

The mysterious disappearance of Samantha Murphy is the latest in a twisted list of unsolved cold cases from the gold rush region, with many heartbroken families still waiting for closure decades later.

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