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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: all hail President Swan?

Good morning, early birds. Wayne Swan is expected to be announced as the new national president of the Labor Party. Plus, concerns of toxic chemicals at sites across Australia. It's the news you need to know, with Chris Woods.

Crikey Worm: 'Mafia style' plot at war crimes inquiry

Good morning, early birds. Witnesses at an Australian war crimes inquiry have been hit with blackmail and threats. Plus, Melbourne comedian Eurydice Dixon is remembered. It's the news you need to know, with Chris Woods.

Crikey Worm: SA to axe protections for religious leaders

Good morning, early birds. South Australia will become the first state to lift protections for religious leaders not disclosing sexual abuse. Plus, Brian Burston's last word for One Nation. It's the news you need to know, with Chris Woods.

Crikey Worm: Trump and Kim trade promises

Good morning, early birds. The main deals between Donald Trump and Kim Jong-un have been revealed, but how do they stack up? Plus, the winners and losers from the Queensland budget. It's the news you need to know, with Chris Woods.

Crikey Worm: Trump gets ready to rumble

Good morning, early birds. The on-off-on again meeting between Donald Trump and Kim Jong-un is currently still on for this morning. Plus, new analysis predicts bad news for Australia's emissions. It's the news you need to know, with Chris Woods.

Crikey Worm: alleged SAS war crimes revealed in report

Good morning, early birds. A confidential defence inquiry raises red flags for Australian special forces. Plus, safe access zones legislation passes in NSW. It's the news you need to know, with Chris Woods.

Crikey Worm: Queensland has the blues

Good morning, early birds. The NSW Blues have taken a significant win against Queensland in Game 1 of State of Origin. Plus, the judge who sentenced Brock Turner has been voted out of office. It's the news you need to know, with Chris Woods.

Crikey Worm: the fight is on over Turnbull's tax cuts

Good morning, early birds. The spotlight's on the government's huge new tax cut package. Plus, Bali Nine member Tan Duc Thanh Nguyen has died in Jakarta. It's the news you need to know, with Chris Woods.

Crikey Worm: Auspol Infinity War

Good morning, early birds. One Nation's infighting is getting worse, but they're not the only ones. Plus, another franchise business under fire. It's the news you need to know, with Chris Woods.

Crikey Worm: banks wait with bated breath

Good morning, early birds. Criminal cartel charges are expected to be filed against ANZ as early as tomorrow. Plus, big divisions in the Labor Party over asylum seekers. It's the news you need to know, with Chris Woods.