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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.

Australia's green battery revolution will be a long time coming

The government is pulling out the stops to try and slow the effectiveness of energy storage. But change will come.

Crikey Worm: Google and Facebook levy to get government tax cuts over the line

Good morning, early birds. The government's tax plan looks like it might get up with the help of a tax on Google and Facebook. Plus: Anthony Albanese asks why Australia hasn't supported an inquiry to the massacre in Gaza. It's the news you need to know, with Chris Woods.

Crikey Worm: Coalition anger over dropped union blackmail charges

Good morning, early birds. Prosecutors have dropped blackmail charges against CFMEU figures, and the Coalition isn't happy. Plus, Steve Ciobo tries to repair Australia-China diplomatic relations. It's the news you need to know, with Chris Woods.

Crikey Worm: NDIS legal bills hit $10 million a year

Good morning, early birds. The NDIS is losing up to $10 million a year battling appeals. Plus, a Brisbane inventor receives $2.6 million to develop a bionic heart. It's the news you need to know, with Chris Woods.

Crikey Worm: Palestinian baby among those killed by IDF

Good morning, early birds. A child only eight months old is reportedly among the most recent victims of Israeli violence. Plus, the foreign interference laws so broad, you might end up on a special government register. It's the news you need to know, with Chris Woods.

Palestinian protesters during clashes after protests near the border with Israel on the eastern Gaza Strip.

Crikey Worm: dozens of Palestinians killed

Good morning, early birds. Dozens of Palestinian protesters killed by Israeli forces. Plus, a teenage boy at risk of suicide has been forcibly returned to Australia's detention centre on Nauru. It's the news you need to know, with Chris Woods.

Crikey Worm: voters lukewarm on Coalition's income tax cuts

Good morning, early birds. Two opinion polls have given conflicting impressions of voters' reaction to the federal budget. Plus, a deadly bombing in Indonesia kills 13. It's the news you need to know, with Chris Woods.

Crikey Worm: Shorten promises to almost double ScoMo's tax cuts

Good morning, early birds. Bill Shorten has his say on the 2018 federal budget. Plus, yet another Liberal MP breaks ranks to back a ban on live exports. It's the news you need to know, with Chris Woods.

Crikey Worm: battlelines drawn over ScoMo's proposed tax cuts

Good morning, early birds. Labor prepares for battle over the government's proposed income tax cuts. Plus, a former player sues the AFL for sexual harassment. It's the news you need to know, with Chris Woods..

Crikey Worm: pour a craft beer out for the ABC

Good morning, early birds. The ABC, migrants, welfare recipients and the climate are big losers out of last night's federal budget. Plus, the "biggest scandal" in Australian horse racing history. It’s the news you need to know, with Chris Woods.