David Murtagh

About David Murtagh

David Murtagh is a Sydney-born Canberra journalist and podcaster. For almost 15 years he worked in the Australian Public Service as a speechwriter and policy officer in the resources and energy portfolios, as well as further stints at the ACCC and Department of Agriculture.

He holds a Masters in Public Policy and a Masters in National Security, both from the ANU.

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Mobile phone store owner faces more charges over identity theft

Mobile phone store owner faces more charges over identity theft

15 March 2021 | By David Murtagh
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Police seek witnesses to pedestrian hit and run at Dunlop

Police seek witnesses to pedestrian hit and run at Dunlop

15 March 2021 | By David Murtagh
Police seize 43 kg of cannabis and cash after raids in Palmerston and Yarralumla

Police seize 43 kg of cannabis and cash after raids in Palmerston and Yarralumla

5 March 2021 | By David Murtagh
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Have you seen Samuel? - FOUND

Have you seen Samuel? - FOUND

3 March 2021 | By David Murtagh
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Can you identify these men?

Can you identify these men?

3 March 2021 | By David Murtagh
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Traffic delays, discoloured water due to burst water main in North Canberra

Traffic delays, discoloured water due to burst water main in North Canberra

26 February 2021 | By David Murtagh
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Woman to face 23 charges over alleged fraud at a childcare centre at Weston

Woman to face 23 charges over alleged fraud at a childcare centre at Weston

26 February 2021 | By David Murtagh
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UPDATED: Police seek cyclist who may have witnessed Page incident

UPDATED: Police seek cyclist who may have witnessed Page incident

25 February 2021 | By David Murtagh
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Police release face-fit image of man wanted over alleged act of indecency in Civic

Police release face-fit image of man wanted over alleged act of indecency in Civic

23 February 2021 | By David Murtagh
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Have you seen Jacqueline? - FOUND

Have you seen Jacqueline? - FOUND

17 February 2021 | By David Murtagh
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Police seek witnesses to Horse Park Drive collision

Police seek witnesses to Horse Park Drive collision

16 February 2021 | By David Murtagh
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UPDATED: Can you identify these people?

UPDATED: Can you identify these people?

15 February 2021 | By David Murtagh
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Man arrested after fatal stabbing in Cooma

Man arrested after fatal stabbing in Cooma

15 February 2021 | By David Murtagh
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Have you seen Vanessa Stuart? - FOUND

Have you seen Vanessa Stuart? - FOUND

12 February 2021 | By David Murtagh
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Have you seen Darren? - FOUND

Have you seen Darren? - FOUND

4 February 2021 | By David Murtagh
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Man to face court after allegedly threatening to kill a pregnant woman

Man to face court after allegedly threatening to kill a pregnant woman

3 February 2021 | By David Murtagh
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Driving with an improperly restrained child among multiple charges for Watson man

Driving with an improperly restrained child among multiple charges for Watson man

2 February 2021 | By David Murtagh
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ACT declares three WA areas - including Perth - COVID-19 hotspots

ACT declares three WA areas - including Perth - COVID-19 hotspots

1 February 2021 | By David Murtagh
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ACT imposes quarantine restrictions on travellers from Perth, including MPs

ACT imposes quarantine restrictions on travellers from Perth, including MPs

1 February 2021 | By David Murtagh
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Police seeking witnesses to unrelated stabbings in Isabella Plains and Charnwood

Police seeking witnesses to unrelated stabbings in Isabella Plains and Charnwood

31 January 2021 | By David Murtagh
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COVID-19 virus detected in Belconnen wastewater

COVID-19 virus detected in Belconnen wastewater

30 January 2021 | By David Murtagh
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Did you witness a motorcycle accident on Paddy's River Road?

Did you witness a motorcycle accident on Paddy's River Road?

27 January 2021 | By David Murtagh
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Have you seen Rian?

Have you seen Rian?

20 January 2021 | By David Murtagh
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Woman drowns on South Coast beach

Woman drowns on South Coast beach

18 January 2021 | By David Murtagh
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Police locate the body of missing man Alex Coppinger

Police locate the body of missing man Alex Coppinger

18 January 2021 | By David Murtagh
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Driver three times over the limit collides with police vehicle

Driver three times over the limit collides with police vehicle

17 January 2021 | By David Murtagh
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Police seize more vehicles after last weekend's hoon behaviour

Police seize more vehicles after last weekend's hoon behaviour

15 January 2021 | By David Murtagh
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Kambah man charged with online child sex offences

Kambah man charged with online child sex offences

15 January 2021 | By David Murtagh
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Greenway man charged with possessing child abuse material

Greenway man charged with possessing child abuse material

14 January 2021 | By David Murtagh
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Shotgun and rifle seized during vehicle search in Belconnen

Shotgun and rifle seized during vehicle search in Belconnen

12 January 2021 | By David Murtagh
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Have you seen Scott? FOUND

Have you seen Scott? FOUND

11 January 2021 | By David Murtagh
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Man to face court for allegedly defacing police cars and light rail vehicles

Man to face court for allegedly defacing police cars and light rail vehicles

11 January 2021 | By David Murtagh
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