Chris Woods
Reporter @tophermwoods
Chris is a political, immigration and science journalist, who currently writes for Crikey, The Mandarin, and our morning newsletter, the Crikey Worm.
Good morning, early birds. The long-awaited review into religious freedom, chaired by Philip Ruddock, recommends religious schools be granted discriminatory powers against gay students and teachers. It's the news you need to know, with Chris Woods.
Scott Morrison has dismissed yesterday's landmark IPCC report calling for drastic action to avoid catastrophic climate change. It's the news you need to know, from Chris Woods.
Opposition Leader Bill Shorten has launched what he's calling a "fair go" action plan for a Labor government, appealing to voter dissatisfaction.
Good morning, early birds. Russian intelligence officers have been accused of attempting to access international files on both MH17 and Russia's alleged use of chemical weapons. Plus, the final detainees leave Christmas Island. It's the news you need to know, with Chris Woods.
Good morning, early birds. The architect of the Paris climate agreement warns Australia is going against "consensus in the scientific community". Plus, Richard Branson to join push for NSW and ACT drug decriminalisation. It's the news you need to know, with Chris Woods.
Good morning, early birds. Dark times in Palu as the death toll rises and people are forced into looting. Plus, in a world first, Australia is on track to "eliminate" cervical cancer. It's the news you need to know, with Chris Woods.
Good morning, early birds. A former insider has hit out at Coalition "abuse" of the nominations process for the ABC board. Plus, Bill Shorten is reportedly committing to keep Home Affairs. It's the news you need to know, with Chris Woods.
The Department of Environment and Energy quietly released a concerning report while everyone was preoccupied with AFL and NRL. This marks Australia’s 15th quarter of consecutive increased annual emissions.
Good morning, early birds. The death toll from Indonesia's 7.5-magnitude earthquake and tsunami surpasses 830. Plus, a cheat sheet from a very sporty weekend. It's the news you need to know, with Chris Woods.
Good morning, early birds. Senior ABC staff demand answers from the rest of the ABC's board, while others call for a complete overhaul. Plus, an Indigenous community questions Tony Abbott's new gig. It's the news you need to know, with Chris Woods.
