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Desperate Search for Missing Ballarat Woman Samantha Murphy Continues

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The search for 51-year-old Samantha Murphy, who vanished while out for a run in Ballarat, intensifies as community members and authorities join forces to locate her.

The search for Samantha Murphy, a 51-year-old mother from Ballarat, who disappeared while out for a run, has expanded to various areas including Black Hill. Samantha was last seen leaving her home on Eureka Street, heading for a run in the Canadian State Forest. The search effort has involved the coordination of local police, K9 units, mounted officers, and aerial support in a bid to find any trace of the missing woman. As days pass with no sign of Samantha, fears and concerns heighten among her family, friends, and the community.

While Samantha's husband remains hopeful for her safe return, the ongoing search is now in its fourth day, with volunteers and authorities combing through the vast expanse of Ballarat, including disused mine shafts where items associated with Samantha have been discovered. A dedicated group of locals has rallied to support the search efforts, determined to find clues that could lead to Samantha's whereabouts.

The discovery of items in shrubbery has prompted police to declare a crime scene, indicating a significant development in the investigation into Samantha's disappearance. The community's unwavering commitment to finding Samantha reflects the strength and solidarity of the Ballarat community in times of crisis.

In a heartbreaking turn of events, Samantha Murphy's vanishing has stirred emotions in Ballarat, with the mystery surrounding her disappearance deepening. The search continues with a renewed sense of urgency, as every lead and piece of information is crucial in bringing Samantha back to her loved ones.

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Search area expands to Black Hill for missing Ballarat woman ... (ABC News)

The search for the 51-year-old mother focused on Woowookarung Regional Park and the bushland area near the Buninyong Golf Course yesterday, but has now ...

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Police search continues for missing Ballarat East woman - 3BA (3BA)

Samantha Murphy was last seen leaving her Eureka Street home at around 7am on Sunday, to go for a run in the Canadian State Forest. Yesterday, local residents ...

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Search for missing woman Samantha Murphy continues (Ballarat Courier)

On Tuesday, February 6, the Search and Rescue Squad will be coordinating Ballarat and Buninyong police as well as the dog squad, mounted branch and the air wing ...

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Missing jogger's husband hopeful for safe return (Herald Sun)

The husband of missing Ballarat woman Samantha Murphy remains hopeful that his wife, who failed to return home from her Sunday morning run, will be found ...

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Desperate search for missing mother enters third day (9News)

Samantha Murphy, 51, was last seen leaving her home on Eureka Street in Ballarat East to go for a run in the Canadian State Forest, about 7am on Sunday. Police ...

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Mum vanishes after Sunday morning run (NEWS.com.au)

A search is under way for a mother of three who vanished while out for a run on Sunday morning.

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Samantha Murphy: Search enters third day for runner missing in ... (Daily Mail)

Samantha Murphy, 51, was last seen leaving her home on Eureka Street in Ballarat East, about 100km northwest of Melbourne , at 7am on Sunday.

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Growing fears as search for missing Ballarat jogger stretches on (3AW)

Fears are growing as the search for a missing Ballarat woman stretches on. Samantha Murphy, 51, was last seen leaving her property in Eureka Street in ...

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Ballarat East disappearance: Samantha Murphy's husband breaks ... (Daily Mail)

The Victorian mother-of-three was last seen leaving her home on Eureka Street in Ballarat East, about 100km northwest of Melbourne, at 7am on Sunday.

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Missing mum's husband breaks silence (NEWS.com.au)

The husband of a 51-year-old woman who went missing from Ballarat East on Sunday has spoken out following her surprise disappearance.

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Search for missing mum who vanished without a trace (Nine)

Samantha Murphy was last seen on her security system at 7am on Sunday as she left her home in Ballarat East...

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Search for missing Ballarat mother Samantha Murphy enters fourth ... (ABC News)

There are thousands of disused mine shafts in Ballarat where dozens of community members have joined the search for the missing mother of three who failed ...

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Search for missing Ballarat mother discovers items in shrub (The Age)

Samantha Murphy, 51, has been missing since Sunday morning, when she was last seen leaving her house to go for a run in a nearby forest.

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Crime scene declared after items found in search for missing ... (9News)

Police have declared a crime scene in the search for missing Victorian mother Samantha Murphy.

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