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Chris Woods — Reporter

Chris Woods

Reporter

Chris is a political, immigration and science journalist, who currently writes for Crikey, The Mandarin, and our morning newsletter, the Crikey Worm.

Hunt announces $4.5m in funding for endometriosis

Good morning, early birds. Health Minister Greg Hunt announces significant funding for an endometriosis action plan. Plus, an intriguing development for ponderers of the Fermi paradox as liquid water is discovered on Mars. It's the news you need to know, with Chris Woods.

NEG report exposes scheme's redundancy

Good morning, early birds. A report on the National Energy Guarantee suggests the scheme could be largely redundant. Plus, a WA prison break has residents locking their doors. It's the news you need to know, with Chris Woods.

WA Premier Mark McGowan

Crikey Worm: WA Premier returns fire in live export row

Good morning, early birds. Western Australian Premier Mark McGowan chastens blustery live export representatives. Plus, South Australian Police's curious crackdown on sex workers. It's the news you need to know, with Chris Woods.

Crikey Worm: Bishop's 'shirtfront' moment?

Good morning, early birds. Julie Bishop is set to challenge the Trump administration on Russia. Plus, Labor has a tough week ahead in the Super Saturday byelections. It’s the news you need to know, with Chris Woods.

Labor MP Emma Husar

Crikey Worm: Labor MP investigated over harassment claims

Good morning, early birds. A Labor backbencher is being investigated over claims of workplace bullying. Plus, Vladimir Putin very happy with US-Russia summit. It's the news you need to know, with Chris Woods.

Crikey Worm: deported Tamil refugee arrested in Sri Lanka

Good morning, early birds. A Tamil refugee separated from his family in Australia has been arrested and released in Sri Lanka. Plus, concerns after a report into Australia's tax system. It's the news you need to know, with Chris Woods.

Crikey Worm: Trump 'misspoke' on Russian interference

Good morning, early birds. Donald Trump has awkwardly walked back his comments about Russian interference. Plus, reports that Adani has almost secured funding for its controversial coal mine. It's the news you need to know, with Chris Woods.

Crikey Worm: Trump "treasonous" at Helsinki summit

Good morning, early birds. Donald Trump has refused to back his intelligence agencies over claims of Russian interference in the US election. Plus, a verdict on coal from the AEMO. It’s the news you need to know, with Chris Woods.

Crikey Worm: Turnbull faces more pressure on migration

Good morning, early birds. The PM is facing pressure to make further cuts to migration. Plus, France has taken out the FIFA World Cup. It's the news you need to know, with Chris Woods.

Crikey Worm: Dutton takes migration to 10-year low

Good morning, early birds. Migration has dropped to a 10-year low, following government “integrity measures”. Plus, Australia has pledged more troops to Iraq and Afghanistan. It’s the news you need to know, with Chris Woods.