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Crikey Worm: Medicare levy increase scrapped
April 26, 2018
The government have backed out of plans to increase the Medicare levy as part of a suite of new tax cuts. Plus, a 71-year-old Australian nun is being ordered to leave the Philippines.
Crikey Worm: ScoMo’s curious gift to the NT
April 24, 2018
Good morning, early birds. Treasurer Scott Morrison pledges $810 million to the NT following its decision to lift a fracking ban. Plus, Adelaide doctors and nurses receive official memo on proper door-opening technique. It's the news you need to know, with Chris Woods.
Crikey Worm: Labor calls for compensation for bank victims
April 23, 2018
Good morning, early birds. Opposition Leader Bill Shorten demands compensation for victims of the banks. Plus, the shocking rate of data breaches against Australians' health records. It's the news you need to know, with Chris Woods.
What does each state want from the NEG?
April 20, 2018
The Council of Australian Governments meets today to have their say on the NEG, and not every state and territory is going in with a smile.
Crikey Worm: MPs break ranks over live exports ban
April 20, 2018 1
Good morning, early birds. Both Coalition and Labor MPs break ranks to support a ban on live exports. Plus, Australian and Chinese warships have a "robust" exchange in the South China Sea. It's the news you need to know, with Chris Woods.
Crikey Worm: ScoMo floats jail time for dodgy financial planners
April 19, 2018 1
Good morning, early birds. The damning revelations continue at the banking royal commission. Plus, what happened to Joshua Park-Fing? Two years on, his family is still searching for answers. It's the news you need to know, with Chris Woods.
Crikey Worm: Vic Liberal in the gun for dealings with alleged mobster
April 18, 2018
Good morning, early birds. A Liberal Party stalwart is expected to resign over connections to the infamous Tony Madafferi. Plus, the Treasurer rebukes acting PM Michael McCormack for a rather colourful media interview. It's the news you need to know, with Chris Woods.
Crikey Worm: Greens call to legalise recreational marijuana
April 17, 2018 2
Good morning, early birds. The Greens push for full legalisation of marijuana. Plus, after sleeping on it, Labor has decided it actually does like Turnbull's National Energy Guarantee. It's the news you need to know, with Chris Woods.
Crikey Worm: Liberal branch pushes for return to gay conversion therapy
April 16, 2018
Good morning, early birds. Liberal MPs aghast at a Victorian branch's push to reinstate discredited gay conversion "therapy" techniques. Plus, Seven hosts blast the Commonwealth Games closing ceremony. It's the news you need to know, with Chris Woods.
Crikey Worm: Turnbull bets on Aussie companies failing
April 13, 2018
Good morning, early birds. States say they won't adopt the NEG if it compromises their renewable energy policies. Plus, Malcolm Turnbull caught with a million bucks invested in a company that, in order to make a profit, relies on Australian companies failing. It's the news you need to know, with Chris Woods.