Chris Woods
Reporter @tophermwoods
Chris is a political, immigration and science journalist, who currently writes for Crikey, The Mandarin, and our morning newsletter, the Crikey Worm.
Good morning, early birds. Rumours of Bob Hawke’s ill health may be greatly exaggerated. Plus, we have the last of the leaks ahead of tonight’s budget. It’s the news you need to know, with Chris Woods.
Good morning, early birds. Sri Lankan asylum seekers aboard a tanker have been intercepted by Malaysian authorities. Plus, fresh calls for a live exports ban after shocking new footage emerges. It's the news you need to know, with Chris Woods.
Good morning, early birds. A rare show of unity sticks it to the anti-immigration right. Plus, Peter Dutton's facial recognition surveillance plan hits a road block. It's the news you need to know, with Chris Woods.
Good morning, early birds. The Commonwealth Bank admits to losing the financial histories of 12 million customers. Plus, a Queensland country town flies to Melbourne to rally around a beleaguered family of asylum seekers. It's the news you need to know, with Chris Woods.
Good morning, early birds. Peter Dutton has his hands full juggling multiple power grabs. Plus, could we have a referendum on section 44 as soon as the next election? It's the news you need to know, with Chris Woods.
Good morning, early birds. The Northern Territory government's grand plan to attract young, professional women. Plus, the truth about supply "risks" for Australia's energy market. It's the news you need to know, with Chris Woods.
Good morning, early birds. Gonski 2.0 places critical thinking ahead of knowledge-based learning. Plus, state and territory budgets soon to be revealed. It's the news you need to know, with Chris Woods.
Good morning, early birds. Tasmanian women are traveling to Melbourne for abortions in record numbers. Plus, Josh Frydenbergheads to COAG to talk about Australia's recycling crisis. It's the news you need to know, with Chris Woods
The government have backed out of plans to increase the Medicare levy as part of a suite of new tax cuts. Plus, a 71-year-old Australian nun is being ordered to leave the Philippines.
Good morning, early birds. Treasurer Scott Morrison pledges $810 million to the NT following its decision to lift a fracking ban. Plus, Adelaide doctors and nurses receive official memo on proper door-opening technique. It's the news you need to know, with Chris Woods.
