She has covered many breaking news stories, including regular trips to Bali to report on the trials of Schapelle Corby and the Bali-9, the aftermath of the Cronulla riots, as well as anchoring the 6pm bulletin live from the the Lismore flood disaster in 2005.
In 2010 Samantha covered the New Zealand Pike River mine disaster this coverage earned 7 News a Logie in the Most Outstanding News Coverage category.
In 2011 Samantha, took to the dance floor on Channel Sevens Dancing with the Stars.
