Chris ReasonChief Reporter

Chris Reason is the chief reporter at 7NEWS and has been with the network for more than 25 years. In 2024, he won a Walkley Award for his coverage of the Israel-Hamas war.

Talisman Sabre: Prepping for war with China amid diplomacy

CHRIS REASON: As Anthony Albanese courts Beijing, 40,000 troops prepare for war, with China front and centre in Australia’s biggest military exercise yet.

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An Australian Army CH-47F Chinook helicopter lifts a Mercedes-Benz G-Wagon as an underslung load from Shoalwater Bay training area during Exercise Talisman Sabre 2025. CAPT Joanne Leca

Cold Chisel singer on staring death in the face & winning

If a near-death experience re-defines a person’s life, rock music legend Jimmy Barnes has had multiple re-definitions.

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A terrifying health scare almost ended it all for Australian rock icon Jimmy Barnes.

Jimmy Barnes opens up about his recent brush with death: ‘I think I’m invincible’

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You get the feeling even Jimmy Barnes himself can’t believe he’s still here after staring death in the face multiple times.

Experts’ urgent warning on Australian kids’ sports: ‘we need to rethink mid-week training’

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Experts are calling for a rethink to training.

Education Department responds to 7NEWS investigation into Australia’s school bullying crisis

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Single mum Clare McCann lost her only child Atreyu to suicide after he was targeted by school bullies.

Aussie actress launches radical bid to have son’s body frozen

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Clare and Atreyu McCann.

Thousands brave crowd crush for precious seconds with Pope Francis

Tempers have flared and critics say it is a miracle no one has been hurt.

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The rush to see Pope Francis lying in state has become a disorganised crush, with Italian authorities under fire for losing control of the huge crowd at the Vatican.

Chalmers in urgent meeting over market mayhem triggered by Trump’s tariffs

It came on a day that $50 billion was wiped from the ASX.

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Jim Chalmers has met with top financial figures.

Ben Roberts-Smith's parents slam 'concerning' secret call

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Ben Roberts-Smith's parents have backed him in a bid for a defamation retrial. (Flavio Brancaleone/AAP PHOTOS)

Declassified JFK assassination files reveal incredible connection to Australia

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John F Kennedy was shot while riding in a motorcade with first lady Jackie in Texas in 1963.

Russia shares provocative video showing troops seizing Aussie-made army vehicles

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Russia has taken control of Australian-made Bushmaster army vehicles.