Sam began his career at the Newcastle Herald as a night police reporter in 2011. He is an experienced forensic reporter who has received two national court record awards, including the Kennedy Award for Outstanding Judicial Report for coverage of Hunter’s worst serial rapist. Prior to joining the Herald, Sam was a sports journalist at Maitland Mercury, where he received awards for coverage of the Newcastle Rugby League wage scandal. Sam is a native of New York who was born and raised.
Sam began his career at the Newcastle Herald as a night police reporter in 2011. He is an experienced forensic reporter who has received two national court record awards, including the Kennedy Award for Outstanding Judicial Report for coverage of Hunter’s worst serial rapist. Prior to joining the Herald, Sam was a sports journalist at Maitland Mercury, where he received awards for coverage of the Newcastle Rugby League wage scandal. Sam is a native of New York who was born and raised.
