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Government amends My Health Record legislation after backlash

Good morning, early birds. The government backs down on unfettered police access to My Health Record data. Plus, Australia and China to participate in joint war games. It's the news you need to know, with Chris Woods.

Adelaide Archbishop Philip Wilson resigns

Good morning, early birds. The Adelaide Archbishop found guilty of covering up child abuse finally resigns. Plus, the editor of New Matilda is detained by the Israeli navy. It's the news you need to know, with Chris Woods.

Turnbull soul-searching after Super Saturday defeat

Good morning, early birds. Super Saturday byelections give Prime Minister Malcolm Turnbull a nasty wake-up call. Plus, New South Wales no longer rules the roost for economic growth. It's the news you need to know, with Chris Woods.

Keating slams Fairfax-Nine merger

Good morning, early birds. Responses to the Fairfax-Nine takeover have been swift and passionate. Plus, the Administrative Appeals Tribunal is thrown under the spotlight. It's the news you need to know, with Chris Woods.

Hunt announces $4.5m in funding for endometriosis

Good morning, early birds. Health Minister Greg Hunt announces significant funding for an endometriosis action plan. Plus, an intriguing development for ponderers of the Fermi paradox as liquid water is discovered on Mars. It's the news you need to know, with Chris Woods.

NEG report exposes scheme's redundancy

Good morning, early birds. A report on the National Energy Guarantee suggests the scheme could be largely redundant. Plus, a WA prison break has residents locking their doors. It's the news you need to know, with Chris Woods.

WA Premier Mark McGowan

Crikey Worm: WA Premier returns fire in live export row

Good morning, early birds. Western Australian Premier Mark McGowan chastens blustery live export representatives. Plus, South Australian Police's curious crackdown on sex workers. It's the news you need to know, with Chris Woods.

Crikey Worm: Bishop's 'shirtfront' moment?

Good morning, early birds. Julie Bishop is set to challenge the Trump administration on Russia. Plus, Labor has a tough week ahead in the Super Saturday byelections. It’s the news you need to know, with Chris Woods.

Labor MP Emma Husar

Crikey Worm: Labor MP investigated over harassment claims

Good morning, early birds. A Labor backbencher is being investigated over claims of workplace bullying. Plus, Vladimir Putin very happy with US-Russia summit. It's the news you need to know, with Chris Woods.

Crikey Worm: deported Tamil refugee arrested in Sri Lanka

Good morning, early birds. A Tamil refugee separated from his family in Australia has been arrested and released in Sri Lanka. Plus, concerns after a report into Australia's tax system. It's the news you need to know, with Chris Woods.