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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: NT, Qld prepare to be hit by a second cyclone

Good morning, early birds. The Top End is about to be hit by its second cyclone in two weeks. Plus, Indigenous children of the Stolen Generations reportedly given criminal convictions for being stolen. It's the news you need to know, with Chris Woods.

Victorian Premier Daniel Andrews

Crikey Worm: Dan Andrews sweats as funds scandal heats up

Good morning, early birds. The Victorian Premier resists mounting pressure to force 21 of his scandal-plagued ministers to resign. Plus, how Peter Dutton's department tried to prevent a suicidal 10-year-old boy from coming to Australia for care. It's the news you need to know, with Chris Woods.

Murray-Darling Basin Plan doomed by well-intentioned 'nonsense'

With the plan now falling apart, experts are shining a light on its flaws and forging a new path towards meaningful action.

Crikey Worm: Labor to fight government's marine park changes

Good morning, early birds. Labor pledges to fight the Coalition's plan to wind back marine park protections. Plus, Channel Nine's Chris Uhlmann's (temporary) ban from parliament. It's the news you need to know, with Chris Woods.

Crikey Worm: senior Green calls for Di Natale's resignation

Good morning, early birds. A senior Greens figure calls for Di Natale's head. Plus, the free speech award winners likely to have News Corp opinion writers up in arms. It's the news you need to know, with Chris Woods.

Crikey Worm: Turnbull claims federal mandate after SA victory

Good morning, early birds. The Prime Minister claims the Liberals' weekend victory in South Australia will give the green light to his government's controversial energy policy. Plus, bushfires in the south, and a cyclone in the north. It's the news you need to know, with Chris Woods.

Crikey Quiz: Gautam Adani or Mr Burns?

One is an energy tycoon with an appalling human safety, environmental and political track record that has nonetheless successfully capitalised on their status as a job provider. The other is the exact same thing. These two people are very similar, is what we’re saying.

Crikey Worm: absent Border Force boss sacked

Good morning, early birds. The PM has lashed Russia for the recent attack on a former spy. Plus, AWOL Border Force head Roman Quaedvlieg has been shown the door. It's the news you need to know, with Chris Woods.

Crikey Worm: Trump sacks Secretary of State

Good morning, early birds. The US President continues apace to fire senior officials. Plus, Bill Shorten's planned strike against wealthy investors seems to have backfired. It's the news you need to know, with Chris Woods.

Crikey Worm: Labor targets wealthy investors

Good morning, early birds. Labor plans to end cash refunds for wealthy investors. Plus, the Prime Minister ramps up the government's tax cut rhetoric. It's the news you need to know, with Chris Woods.