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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: the shuffling deck chairs of Auspol

Good morning, early birds. Australia's major parties are facing scuffles and restructures. Plus, a UAE human rights activist sentenced to 10 years for online criticism. It's the news you need to know, with Chris Woods.

Crikey Worm: cops caught faking breath tests

Good morning, early birds. An internal investigation reveals Victorian police have faked a huge number of drivers' breath tests. Plus, another live export video causing controversy. It's the news you need to know, with Chris Woods.

Crikey Worm: three killed in Belgium shooting

Good morning, early birds. Three people have been killed in the Belgian city of Liege, in what's being treated as a terror incident. Plus: Barnaby Joyce out on personal leave. It's the news you need to know, with Chris Woods.

Crikey Worm: your superannuation isn't so super

Good morning, early birds. A landmark report from the Productivity Commission will have you checking on your super. Plus: is AGL Energy as green as it claims? It's the news you need to know, with Chris Woods.

Crikey Worm: big questions for Bill Shorten

Good morning, early birds. Bill Shorten is facing a huge slide as preferred PM, as well as condemnation over immigration policy. Plus: Nick Kyrgios pulls out of the French Open. It's the news you need to know, with Chris Woods.

Crikey Worm: cop allegedly caught on film punching teen

Good morning, early birds. Donald Trump cancels what would have been a historic meeting with Kim Jong-un. Plus, a cop is allegedly caught on film punching a teenager. It's the news you need to know, with Chris Woods.

Philip Lowe cautions against 'escalating issues' with Beijing

The RBA Governor has weighed in on recent developments in Australia's relationship with China as well our level of debt.

Liberal MP Andrew Hastie

Crikey Worm: Hastie names major donor in bribe scandal

Good morning, early birds. A billionaire donor has been accused of being a co-conspirator in a major bribe scandal. Plus: more doubt over the North Korea Summit. It's the news you need to know, with Chris Woods.

Four times Labor rolled over on draconian national security legislation

Sometimes it feels like we don't actually have an opposition party in this country, especially when it comes to the Coalition's attempts to broaden and concentrate national security powers.

Crikey Worm: Pauline Hanson crashes the PM's gravy train

Good morning, early birds. Pauline Hanson has backflipped on the government's corporate tax cuts. Plus: the first day back at Senate Estimates and the banking royal commission really delivers. It's the news you need to know, with Chris Woods.