David Johns

1 month ago | thewest.com.au | Peta Rasdien |David Johns

US Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick has come out swinging against Australia as he strongly defended the 25 per cent tariffis imposed by the Trump administration on steel and aluminium. Mr Lutnick labelled Australia as “dumpers” for exporting cheap aluminium to the US market. He has told Fox Business that the new tariffs that went into effect yesterday will protect America from cheap aluminium coming in from Australia and steel from Japan. “Look, you’ve got dumpers in the rest of the world.

Jan 20, 2025 | 7news.com.au | Ellen Ransley |Nicola Smith |David Johns

Jun 5, 2024 | perthnow.com.au | Christopher Dore |David Johns

Shocking footage has emerged showing former Australian treasurer Peter Costello shirt-fronting a journalist at Canberra Airport. Mr Costello, the chairman of Nine Entertainment, was being asked questions about the future of Nine CEO Mike Sneesby by The Australian’s Liam Mendes when the scuffle was caught on camera. Mr Costello was filmed aggressively shirt-fronting the young reporter who fell to the ground as a result.

Apr 15, 2024 | thewest.com.au | Ben McClellan |David Johns

Australian wrestling superstar Rhea Ripley has vacated her WWE crown due to injury. A frustrated Ripley told her fans, just weeks after fighting at WrestleMania 40, that she had to give up her title because she was hurt. “I’m stuck on the bench for quite a few months,” she said. “I’ve also been informed, I’ve also been told, informed, whatever, I don’t care. I’m flustered OK. I’m angry right now. I’m pissed off right now. You know why?

Aug 1, 2023 | perthnow.com.au | Elise Van Aken |David Johns

Aussie soccer heroes the Matildas have been snapped out and about on the streets of Melbourne on Tuesday after their magical 4-0 win over Canada. The team, who needed a win to go through to the last 16 of the FIFA Women’s World Cup, were spotted strolling in their teal tracksuits and on top of the world — or at least group B. Hayley Raso was on the double for the Matildas in the first half, while Mary Fowler and Stephanie Catley rounded out the scoresheet.