Latest news with #Mahony
The Advertiser
21-07-2025
- The Advertiser
'Disturbing rise': charges over child-like sex dolls bound for Hunter
THREE Hunter men are due to face court on charges related to child-like sex dolls in what Australian Border Force has branded "a disturbing rise in attempted importations". The authority said it had taken action on seven warrants since 2024 related to the trade. In October last year, officers stopped an air cargo consignment intended for a Cooranbong address on suspicion it contained a child-like sex doll. A month later, they searched a residential premises and arrested a 63-year-old man. In April, officers identified one of the dolls in a consignment declared as containing a silicone doll. A 49-year-old man was arrested in May this year after they searched a rural premises north of Scone. Last month, officers intercepted another doll bound for a residence in Whitebridge. A 55-year-old man was arrested and charged following a search of the property. The three men were charged with breaching the Customs Act 1901. If convicted, they face maximum penalties of a $782,500 fine, 10 years in jail or both. Australian Border Force Inspector Michael Mahony said the arrests were "just a few examples" of the intelligence and investigations officers were conducting. "Dolls that normalise child exploitation are far from a victimless crime and they have no place in the Australian community," Inspector Mahony said. "The ABF is resolute in its commitment to seize any and all forms of abhorrent child abuse material at the border and ensure those responsible are prosecuted." THREE Hunter men are due to face court on charges related to child-like sex dolls in what Australian Border Force has branded "a disturbing rise in attempted importations". The authority said it had taken action on seven warrants since 2024 related to the trade. In October last year, officers stopped an air cargo consignment intended for a Cooranbong address on suspicion it contained a child-like sex doll. A month later, they searched a residential premises and arrested a 63-year-old man. In April, officers identified one of the dolls in a consignment declared as containing a silicone doll. A 49-year-old man was arrested in May this year after they searched a rural premises north of Scone. Last month, officers intercepted another doll bound for a residence in Whitebridge. A 55-year-old man was arrested and charged following a search of the property. The three men were charged with breaching the Customs Act 1901. If convicted, they face maximum penalties of a $782,500 fine, 10 years in jail or both. Australian Border Force Inspector Michael Mahony said the arrests were "just a few examples" of the intelligence and investigations officers were conducting. "Dolls that normalise child exploitation are far from a victimless crime and they have no place in the Australian community," Inspector Mahony said. "The ABF is resolute in its commitment to seize any and all forms of abhorrent child abuse material at the border and ensure those responsible are prosecuted." THREE Hunter men are due to face court on charges related to child-like sex dolls in what Australian Border Force has branded "a disturbing rise in attempted importations". The authority said it had taken action on seven warrants since 2024 related to the trade. In October last year, officers stopped an air cargo consignment intended for a Cooranbong address on suspicion it contained a child-like sex doll. A month later, they searched a residential premises and arrested a 63-year-old man. In April, officers identified one of the dolls in a consignment declared as containing a silicone doll. A 49-year-old man was arrested in May this year after they searched a rural premises north of Scone. Last month, officers intercepted another doll bound for a residence in Whitebridge. A 55-year-old man was arrested and charged following a search of the property. The three men were charged with breaching the Customs Act 1901. If convicted, they face maximum penalties of a $782,500 fine, 10 years in jail or both. Australian Border Force Inspector Michael Mahony said the arrests were "just a few examples" of the intelligence and investigations officers were conducting. "Dolls that normalise child exploitation are far from a victimless crime and they have no place in the Australian community," Inspector Mahony said. "The ABF is resolute in its commitment to seize any and all forms of abhorrent child abuse material at the border and ensure those responsible are prosecuted." THREE Hunter men are due to face court on charges related to child-like sex dolls in what Australian Border Force has branded "a disturbing rise in attempted importations". The authority said it had taken action on seven warrants since 2024 related to the trade. In October last year, officers stopped an air cargo consignment intended for a Cooranbong address on suspicion it contained a child-like sex doll. A month later, they searched a residential premises and arrested a 63-year-old man. In April, officers identified one of the dolls in a consignment declared as containing a silicone doll. A 49-year-old man was arrested in May this year after they searched a rural premises north of Scone. Last month, officers intercepted another doll bound for a residence in Whitebridge. A 55-year-old man was arrested and charged following a search of the property. The three men were charged with breaching the Customs Act 1901. If convicted, they face maximum penalties of a $782,500 fine, 10 years in jail or both. Australian Border Force Inspector Michael Mahony said the arrests were "just a few examples" of the intelligence and investigations officers were conducting. "Dolls that normalise child exploitation are far from a victimless crime and they have no place in the Australian community," Inspector Mahony said. "The ABF is resolute in its commitment to seize any and all forms of abhorrent child abuse material at the border and ensure those responsible are prosecuted."
The Advertiser
19-07-2025
- The Advertiser
Arrests over 'abhorrent' child-like sex doll imports
Several middle-aged men have been arrested for trying to get child-like sex dolls shipped to their homes in rural towns. Australian Border Force officers raided and searched properties around the Newcastle and Hunter Valley area arresting four people over the span of about a year in their crackdown on the "disturbing rise in attempted importations." Investigators arrested and charged a 63-year-old man at his home in November. In April 2025, officers intercepted another doll delivered in an air cargo package which was declared as a silicone doll. This was followed by a 49-year-old man arrested and charged in May on a rural property near Scone, about two hours north of Newcastle. And in June 2025, another suspected child-like sex doll was intercepted on its way to to a home in Whitebridge with a 55-year-old man arrested and charged at his home in northern NSW. ABF Inspector Michael Mahony said child abuse material comes in all forms and inanimate dolls were not precluded from being classified as engaging in criminal activity. "Dolls that normalise child exploitation are far from a victimless crime and they have no place in the Australian community," Insp Mahony said. "The ABF is resolute in its commitment to seize any and all forms of abhorrent child abuse material at the border and ensure those responsible are prosecuted." The accused were charged with the importation of Tier 2 Goods, namely child-like sex dolls, where they could face a fine of up to $782,500 or 10 years in jail or both. Investigators seized several mobile phones and other electronic devices containing evidence of child abuse material as well as illicit drugs in one of the properties raided. Several middle-aged men have been arrested for trying to get child-like sex dolls shipped to their homes in rural towns. Australian Border Force officers raided and searched properties around the Newcastle and Hunter Valley area arresting four people over the span of about a year in their crackdown on the "disturbing rise in attempted importations." Investigators arrested and charged a 63-year-old man at his home in November. In April 2025, officers intercepted another doll delivered in an air cargo package which was declared as a silicone doll. This was followed by a 49-year-old man arrested and charged in May on a rural property near Scone, about two hours north of Newcastle. And in June 2025, another suspected child-like sex doll was intercepted on its way to to a home in Whitebridge with a 55-year-old man arrested and charged at his home in northern NSW. ABF Inspector Michael Mahony said child abuse material comes in all forms and inanimate dolls were not precluded from being classified as engaging in criminal activity. "Dolls that normalise child exploitation are far from a victimless crime and they have no place in the Australian community," Insp Mahony said. "The ABF is resolute in its commitment to seize any and all forms of abhorrent child abuse material at the border and ensure those responsible are prosecuted." The accused were charged with the importation of Tier 2 Goods, namely child-like sex dolls, where they could face a fine of up to $782,500 or 10 years in jail or both. Investigators seized several mobile phones and other electronic devices containing evidence of child abuse material as well as illicit drugs in one of the properties raided. Several middle-aged men have been arrested for trying to get child-like sex dolls shipped to their homes in rural towns. Australian Border Force officers raided and searched properties around the Newcastle and Hunter Valley area arresting four people over the span of about a year in their crackdown on the "disturbing rise in attempted importations." Investigators arrested and charged a 63-year-old man at his home in November. In April 2025, officers intercepted another doll delivered in an air cargo package which was declared as a silicone doll. This was followed by a 49-year-old man arrested and charged in May on a rural property near Scone, about two hours north of Newcastle. And in June 2025, another suspected child-like sex doll was intercepted on its way to to a home in Whitebridge with a 55-year-old man arrested and charged at his home in northern NSW. ABF Inspector Michael Mahony said child abuse material comes in all forms and inanimate dolls were not precluded from being classified as engaging in criminal activity. "Dolls that normalise child exploitation are far from a victimless crime and they have no place in the Australian community," Insp Mahony said. "The ABF is resolute in its commitment to seize any and all forms of abhorrent child abuse material at the border and ensure those responsible are prosecuted." The accused were charged with the importation of Tier 2 Goods, namely child-like sex dolls, where they could face a fine of up to $782,500 or 10 years in jail or both. Investigators seized several mobile phones and other electronic devices containing evidence of child abuse material as well as illicit drugs in one of the properties raided. Several middle-aged men have been arrested for trying to get child-like sex dolls shipped to their homes in rural towns. Australian Border Force officers raided and searched properties around the Newcastle and Hunter Valley area arresting four people over the span of about a year in their crackdown on the "disturbing rise in attempted importations." Investigators arrested and charged a 63-year-old man at his home in November. In April 2025, officers intercepted another doll delivered in an air cargo package which was declared as a silicone doll. This was followed by a 49-year-old man arrested and charged in May on a rural property near Scone, about two hours north of Newcastle. And in June 2025, another suspected child-like sex doll was intercepted on its way to to a home in Whitebridge with a 55-year-old man arrested and charged at his home in northern NSW. ABF Inspector Michael Mahony said child abuse material comes in all forms and inanimate dolls were not precluded from being classified as engaging in criminal activity. "Dolls that normalise child exploitation are far from a victimless crime and they have no place in the Australian community," Insp Mahony said. "The ABF is resolute in its commitment to seize any and all forms of abhorrent child abuse material at the border and ensure those responsible are prosecuted." The accused were charged with the importation of Tier 2 Goods, namely child-like sex dolls, where they could face a fine of up to $782,500 or 10 years in jail or both. Investigators seized several mobile phones and other electronic devices containing evidence of child abuse material as well as illicit drugs in one of the properties raided.
West Australian
19-07-2025
- West Australian
Arrests over 'abhorrent' child-like sex doll imports
Several middle-aged men have been arrested for trying to get child-like sex dolls shipped to their homes in rural towns. Australian Border Force officers raided and searched properties around the Newcastle and Hunter Valley area arresting four people over the span of about a year in their crackdown on the "disturbing rise in attempted importations." Investigators arrested and charged a 63-year-old man at his home in November. In April 2025, officers intercepted another doll delivered in an air cargo package which was declared as a silicone doll. This was followed by a 49-year-old man arrested and charged in May on a rural property near Scone, about two hours north of Newcastle. And in June 2025, another suspected child-like sex doll was intercepted on its way to to a home in Whitebridge with a 55-year-old man arrested and charged at his home in northern NSW. ABF Inspector Michael Mahony said child abuse material comes in all forms and inanimate dolls were not precluded from being classified as engaging in criminal activity. "Dolls that normalise child exploitation are far from a victimless crime and they have no place in the Australian community," Insp Mahony said. "The ABF is resolute in its commitment to seize any and all forms of abhorrent child abuse material at the border and ensure those responsible are prosecuted." The accused were charged with the importation of Tier 2 Goods, namely child-like sex dolls, where they could face a fine of up to $782,500 or 10 years in jail or both. Investigators seized several mobile phones and other electronic devices containing evidence of child abuse material as well as illicit drugs in one of the properties raided.
Perth Now
19-07-2025
- Perth Now
Arrests over 'abhorrent' child-like sex doll imports
Several middle-aged men have been arrested for trying to get child-like sex dolls shipped to their homes in rural towns. Australian Border Force officers raided and searched properties around the Newcastle and Hunter Valley area arresting four people over the span of about a year in their crackdown on the "disturbing rise in attempted importations." Investigators arrested and charged a 63-year-old man at his home in November. In April 2025, officers intercepted another doll delivered in an air cargo package which was declared as a silicone doll. This was followed by a 49-year-old man arrested and charged in May on a rural property near Scone, about two hours north of Newcastle. And in June 2025, another suspected child-like sex doll was intercepted on its way to to a home in Whitebridge with a 55-year-old man arrested and charged at his home in northern NSW. ABF Inspector Michael Mahony said child abuse material comes in all forms and inanimate dolls were not precluded from being classified as engaging in criminal activity. "Dolls that normalise child exploitation are far from a victimless crime and they have no place in the Australian community," Insp Mahony said. "The ABF is resolute in its commitment to seize any and all forms of abhorrent child abuse material at the border and ensure those responsible are prosecuted." The accused were charged with the importation of Tier 2 Goods, namely child-like sex dolls, where they could face a fine of up to $782,500 or 10 years in jail or both. Investigators seized several mobile phones and other electronic devices containing evidence of child abuse material as well as illicit drugs in one of the properties raided.
Daily Record
04-07-2025
- Sport
- Daily Record
Forgotten Scottish Wimbledon Champion who died in tragic bike crash
Andy Murray ended Britain's 77-year wait for a Wimbledon men's champion with his wins in 2013 and 2016 - becoming the first Scottish man to win it since 1896. As this year's Wimbledon unfolds without Andy Murray in the draw for the first time since his retirement, fans at SW19 have kept his legacy alive in their own way, some jokers in the crowd have been heard shouting 'Come on Andy!' during matches, raising a few nostalgic smiles. Murray, of course, remains a national hero, having famously won the Wimbledon men's singles title twice, in 2013 and 2016, breaking an almost 80-year drought for British champions that stretched back to Fred Perry's 1936 triumph. But what many don't realise is that the Dunblane-born star was also the first Scottish-born men's champion since Harold Mahony in 1896, a figure largely forgotten today but once a towering presence in Victorian tennis, both figuratively and literally, Scottish Daily Express reports. Born in Edinburgh's Charlotte Square, Mahony hailed from an Irish family based at Dromore Castle in County Kerry. His father, a wealthy landowner and barrister, had private tennis courts built on the castle grounds to nurture his son's talent. The 6ft 3in Mahony had a long reach and a 'spiteful backhand', qualities that made him a fearsome competitor in an era of wooden rackets and gentlemanly play. He reached the Wimbledon semi-finals in 1891 before sailing to the United States to further develop his game, an early forerunner of modern training stints in Florida, and returned five years later to seize the championship title in 1896. In the final, then known as the challenge round, Mahony defeated reigning champion Wilfred Baddeley in a gruelling five-set battle: 6-2, 6-8, 5-7, 8-6, 6-3. The match stretched across 57 games, a Wimbledon final record that would stand until 1954, when Jaroslav Drobny overcame Ken Rosewall in 58. Although Mahony also took home a silver medal at the 1900 Olympic Games, his Wimbledon win remained the peak of his career. Yet he was adored by fans, with The Independent describing him as having a 'casual and irresponsible attitude' and a 'generous heart'. A talented musician and something of a ladies' man, Mahony was in demand for personal tennis coaching at country houses throughout Britain. It's also believed he may have been romantically involved with Charlotte 'Lottie' Dod, the greatest female tennis player of her time. Join the Daily Record WhatsApp community! Get the latest news sent straight to your messages by joining our WhatsApp community today. You'll receive daily updates on breaking news as well as the top headlines across Scotland. No one will be able to see who is signed up and no one can send messages except the Daily Record team. All you have to do is click here if you're on mobile, select 'Join Community' and you're in! If you're on a desktop, simply scan the QR code above with your phone and click 'Join Community'. We also treat our community members to special offers, promotions, and adverts from us and our partners. If you don't like our community, you can check out any time you like. To leave our community click on the name at the top of your screen and choose 'exit group'. If you're curious, you can read our Privacy Notice. Dod won her first Wimbledon ladies' title in 1887 at just 15 years old and claimed five in total. By 1891, Mahony was staying at the Cheshire home of Dod and her widowed mother, as recorded in that year's census. She was also known to holiday in Scotland, fuelling speculation about their close bond. Tragically, Mahony's life was cut short on 27 June 1905 in a bicycle accident near his family home in Kerry. A newspaper report from the time reads: 'He was descending a steep hill near Caragh Lake, Co. Kerry, lost control of his machine, and was thrown heavily to the ground, sustaining fatal injuries.' As The Independent poignantly noted, 'His body was found, alongside his broken bike... And Lottie Dod? She never married.'
