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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.

Crikey Worm: ATO crackdown on lost taxes

Good morning, early birds. The ATO claims taxpayers are dodging significantly more tax than corporations. Plus, Queensland take a consolatory win in the State of Origin. It's the news you need to know, with Chris Woods.

Crikey Worm: ACCC calls for major changes to energy market

Good morning, early birds. The ACCC has proposed a significant shake-up of Australia's power market. Plus, all 12 Thai soccer players and coach make it out of the cave. It's the news you need to know, with Chris Woods.

Crikey Worm: eight boys now saved from Thai cave

Good morning, early birds. Rescue operations continue in Thailand, with another four boys now safe. Plus, NSW Police to hold crisis meetings on gun control. It's the news you need to know, with Chris Woods.

Crikey Worm: four boys rescued from Thai cave

Good morning, early birds. Four boys have been rescued from the Thai cave in an ongoing mission. Plus, the Libs have their work cut out for them in the byelection battles. It’s the news you need to know, with Chris Woods.

Crikey Worm: Queensland Police investigate mosque attacks

Good morning, early birds. Reports of repeated attacks on Brisbane mosques. Plus, a new security agreement for the Pacific region has all eyes on China. It's the news you need to know, with Chris Woods.

Crikey Worm: divisions over government's new GST plan

Good morning, early birds. The government has unveiled a radical new plan for the GST distribution system. Plus, a rift with New Zealand over the teenager in adult detention. It's the news you need to know, with Chris Woods.

Crikey Worm: Australia's huge credit card debt revealed

Good morning, early birds. A new report from ASIC has revealed Australians' enormous credit card debt. Plus, Nick Kyrgios is through his first round at Wimbledon. It's the news you need to know, with Chris Woods.

Crikey Worm: Australia ends direct aid to Palestinian Authority

Good morning, early birds. Australia has ended its direct aid to the Palestinian Authority. Plus, the Boomers' World Cup qualifier called off after a shocking all-in fight. It's the news you need to know, with Chris Woods.

An A-Z of the jargon companies use while spying on us

From "beacons" to "probabilistic matching", this is the language of the surveillance economy, compiled by Chris Woods.

Crikey Worm: One Nation's latest electoral scandal

Good morning, early birds. One Nation has been accused of yet another electoral breach. Plus, the bizarre campaign for Grant Denyer's Gold Logie pays off. It's the news you need to know, with Chris Woods.