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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: 'Draconian' foreign interference bills pass Senate

Good morning, early birds. Contentious foreign interference legislation has been rushed through the Senate. Plus, BAE scores a huge warship contract from the government. It's the news you need to know, with Chris Woods. 

Crikey Worm: manhunt after alleged murder of teen girl

Good morning, early birds. Gold Coast police are searching for a suspect after discovering the body of a teenage girl. Plus, the AFL under scrutiny. It's the news you need to know, with Chris Woods

Scott Johnson's 1988 death is one of the cases being investigated.

Crikey Worm: NSW Police address historic gay hate crimes

Good morning, early birds. The results of a three-year investigation into NSW gay hate crimes are in. Plus, the Socceroos knocked out of the World Cup. It's the news you need to know, with Chris Woods.

Crikey Worm: Frydenberg keen on more coal

Good morning, early birds. Coalition factions ask for some coal in their stockings. Plus, a major inquiry is launched into a NSW doctor. It's the news you need to know, with Chris Woods.

Australia has weaponised suicide and Peter Dutton just admitted it

What happens now that the man in charge of Australia's immigration and asylum seeker policies has said if we want to stop the boats, we cannot stop the suicides?

Crikey Worm: tax cuts fail to impress voters

Good morning, early birds. Early polling suggests voters are underwhelmed by Turnbull's tax cut package. Plus, the young gun New South Blues claim victory in the State of Origin. It's the news you need to know, with Chris Woods.

Crikey Worm: Victoria passes Australia's first treaty bill

Good morning, early birds. Victoria has become the first state or territory to pass a treaty bill. Plus, the Socceroos' World Cup hopes are still alive. It's the news you need to know, with Chris Woods.

Crikey Worm: ADF touch base with The Hague

Good morning, early birds. The ADF has informed the ICC of its investigation into alleged war crimes. Plus, Clive Palmer's phone and email records seized in the hunt for his nephew. It's the news you need to know, with Chris Woods.

Crikey Worm: a 'class war' waged on tax

Good morning, early birds. Labor and the Coalition are jostling for support with tax cuts. Plus, a new poll finds a sharp spike in anti-immigration sentiments. It's the news you need to know, with Chris Woods.

Melbourne mourning Eurydice Dixon in June, 2018.

Crikey Worm: thousands mourn Eurydice Dixon

Good morning, early birds. Eurydice Dixon, and the 29 other women who have been killed this year, have been mourned in vigils across the country. Plus, NSW announces a $3.9 billion budget surplus. It's the news you need to know, with Chris Woods.