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David JohnsOnline Editor

David Johns is the online editor for The West Australian’s website thewest.com.au. David started his career as a cadet journalist with the South Western Times, working his way up to editor at several Community News mastheads. After a stint in marketing and communications at St John Ambulance WA he became the digital editor of Community News before re-joining Seven West Media in 2018 as a digital producer. He has a passion for quality journalism and quality dad jokes. His musical tastes range from Korn to Taylor Swift and he is a long-suffering West Coast Eagles and Manchester United fan.

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WrestlingCommentsDevastated Aussie WWE superstar forced to quit over injury

Australian wrestling superstar Rhea Ripley has vacated her WWE crown due to injury — and she wasn’t happy about it.

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CrimeOne dead, two in hospital over ‘mushroom’ poisoning

A woman is dead and another two are in hospital after they allegedly consumed a drink at an Aussie health retreat that investigators believe could have contained mushrooms.

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Courts & JusticePremiumSam Kerr’s lawyers file early arguments in ‘racism’ case

New details have emerged as Sam Kerr’s legal team plans to defend the Aussie soccer star over allegations she abused a police officer on a drunken night out in London.

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MediaSeven stalwart Bruce McWilliam resigns after 21 years

Seven West Media today announced the resignation of commercial director Bruce McWilliam after 21 years with the company.

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MediaCommentsPremium‘Bag of vomit’: Ukraine ambassador’s scathing ABC attack

Ukraine’s Australian Ambassador has unleashed a withering tirade at the ABC, saying the public broadcaster’s Four Corners special about the war with Russia was ‘the journalistic equivalent of a bowl of vomit’.

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Picture of Kate without wedding ring pulled by agencies

Photography agencies have sensationally pulled a family picture of Kate Middleton posing with her children — and without a wedding ring — amid allegations of tampering.

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Major developmentVideoEx-AFL player’s son charged with murder of Samantha Murphy

The 22-year-old son of a former AFL player has been charged with the murder of the missing mum, who disappeared without a trace while on a morning run.

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Huge numbersPopular new app hits number one in Australia on first day

A groundbreaking new app has shot to the top of the charts in Australia, ending its first day as the most-downloaded free app in the country.

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Under a cloudVideoCommentsCould Perth’s wet weather affect WWE Elimination Chamber?

WWE punters are looking up and praying for clear skies after wet weather conditions have already caused havoc, cancelling the annual Rottnest Swim.

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‘How the hell dare he?’CommentsAngry Joe Biden slams probe, fires back at memory claims

US President Joe Biden has slammed claims he is too old for the job after an investigation into the mishandling of documents referred to the 81-year-old as a ‘well-meaning, elderly man with a poor memory’.

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Happy DaysCommentsSEE THE PICTURES: ‘The Fonz’ all smiles as he lands in Perth

‘The Fonz’ has landed in Perth — and despite 40 years having passed since Happy Days stopped filming, actor Henry Winkler remains as popular as ever.

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‘What gives?’Comments‘Enlarged boobs’: Outraged MP slams Nine Photoshop fail

Channel Nine has apologised after a female MP blasted an apparent Photoshop job that enlarged her breasts and made her clothing more revealing.

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