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7NEWS
2 days ago
- Entertainment
- 7NEWS
AFLW superstar Monique Conti and fellow Richmond player Rhyan Mansell go public with new relationship
Australian sporting superstar Monique Conti and fellow Richmond player Rhyan Mansell appear to have gone public with their new relationship. Conti posted a selfie of the pair smiling in the mirror and tagged Mansell, writing 'hehe'. He shared the same photo with a green heart. It's unclear how long they have been together, but they have exchanged cheeky comments on social media. Conti recently posted a series of photos from her trip to Bali with Mansell leaving a smiley face in the comments section, to which she replied with 'mwah'. Conti is in the middle of AFLW pre-season training ahead of Round 1 in just over six weeks. The superstar midfielder will be looking to continue her stunning career that already has her among the competition's best. The 25-year-old already has a host of accolades to her name, including the AFLW best and fairest award in 2023 and the best on ground medal in the 2018 grand final with former club Western Bulldogs. Conti won the club best and fairest in her final year at the Bulldogs before joining the Tigers ahead of the 2020 season. She has since won the club best and fairest in all six seasons at the Tigers. As well as being one of the AFLW's greatest ever players, Conti has also carved out a successful basketball career in the WNBL. Despite prioritising AFLW, she has still won the WNBL championship with the Southside Flyers. She played the most recent season for Geelong United. Meanwhile, Mansell has played 65 matches for the Tigers since his debut in 2021, establishing himself as a key member of the young forward line with his pressure and goal sense. Conti, 25, was previously in a relationship with former Richmond player Sydney Stack, but that ended in 2020.
Time of India
3 days ago
- Politics
- Time of India
‘Doing the right thing': Florida man convicted of freeing 19 sharks pardoned by Donald Trump; left ‘speechless'
AI generated image A Florida-based shark diver, convicted of freeing 19 sharks intended for research, was left 'speechless' after he was pardoned by US President Donald Trump. Tanner Mansell, 31 had accidentally cut a National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration longline, and released 19 sharks and a giant grouper back into the ocean. 'I was getting a call from my lawyer and I answered, and he said, 'Well, I've got good news for you. You just got a full presidential pardon.' I was speechless. I couldn't even say thank you. I just soaked it in.', said Mansell to Fox News. Tanner Mansell and John Moore Jr. were among the sixteen individuals granted full pardons by Trump, following their 2020 conviction for theft of property within special maritime jurisdiction. In April 2020, Mansell and Moore took a group that included the Kansas City police chief and a SWAT officer and came across a buoy connected to a longline, over a dive site. A long line is a type of deep-sea fish gear with many hooks, used to catch fish. "It was just another ordinary day on the water," Mansell said. "I had been running trips there for years and never had anything like this happen. I spotted something red in the distance thinking that, you know, maybe it was trash or a diver," he said. "We saw that it was a buoy connected to a line, which is when we started calling law enforcement." Completely unaware that the longline actually belonged to legally sanctioned National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) administering shark research operation, Mansell and his group had cut the line and ended up releasing 19 sharks back into the ocean, as reported by Fox News. He said that he was not aware that one could have the permit to 'kill all these sharks'. He had called the Florida Wildlife Commission as well as NOAA before making the decision to cut the line. "In our mind, the entire time, we thought we were uncovering a crime rather than committing a crime," he added. Although they reached out to law enforcement, both divers were still charged and convicted. They avoided prison but were ordered to pay $3,343.72 in restitution, and their felony convictions barred them from voting, owning firearms, and traveling freely. Recalling the incident, Mansell said that he probably would have acted differently knowing what he knows now regarding laws on legal shark killings. "But if I didn't know that there were permits for this, I don't think that I would change anything… when you think you're doing the right thing, you think you're doing the right thing,' said Mansell to Fox News. Mansell ardently thanked the White House and the president for granting him the pardon. "I'm just so grateful. I have said thank you every step of the way. Words can't explain it," he said. "I know that the White House took a look at this and they decided it was worth it. And I got President Trump's signature."
Mint
3 days ago
- Politics
- Mint
Donald Trump surprises Florida diver by granting full presidential pardon, ‘That was really cool'
In 2020, Florida diver Tanner Mansell was convicted of a felony after unknowingly cutting a legally approved shark research line. Thinking they were saving trapped sharks, Mansell and his team, including a police chief and SWAT officer, released 19 sharks. They had called authorities before acting, but didn't realise the line belonged to a NOAA-approved research project. Days later, they were charged with theft in a maritime zone. Though they didn't face jail, they had to pay a fine of $3,343.72 and lost rights like voting and travelling. On May 28, Donald Trump pardoned Mansell and his partner, clearing their record. Mansell later said he believed he was stopping a crime, not committing one. He was shocked by the punishment. Mansell had spent years working in those waters without issues. His story drew public sympathy, and the pardon came as an unexpected relief. "The judge made a comment, and he commended us for our dedication to (the) environment. He gave out what my lawyer said was probably the lowest sentence ever," Fox News quoted Mansell as saying. Mansell said he would have acted differently if he had known about permits for legal shark killings. At the time, he believed he was doing the right thing and had no idea he was breaking the law. Mansell was surprised to receive a pardon as even his lawyers hadn't expected it. The turning point came when a judge from the U.S. Court of Appeals said the case should never have continued, noting that Mansell had openly informed authorities about his actions. This comment gained public attention and reached the Cato Institute, which published an article. That article caught the interest of the White House, which then contacted his lawyers. "That was really cool because our lawyer called us that the White House had it in front of them and were looking into it," he said. Later, Mansell was informed on a flight that he had received a full presidential pardon. He was left completely speechless and deeply emotional. He said it was a moment he would never forget, especially after going through such a long legal battle. 'I was speechless. I couldn't even say thank you. I just soaked it in," he said. "I'm just so grateful. I have said thank you every step of the way. Words can't explain it," he said. "I know that the White House took a look at this and they decided it was worth it. And, I got President Trump's signature," Mansell added.
New York Post
4 days ago
- Politics
- New York Post
Florida diver convicted of freeing 19 sharks says he's ‘speechless' after getting pardon from President Trump
A Florida-based shark diver convicted of illegally freeing marine wildlife intended for research off the Sunshine State's coast was left 'speechless' after receiving a surprise pardon from President Trump. Tanner Mansell, 31, received the shocking news while boarding a plane on May 28, nearly five years after he was first accused of unwittingly cutting a National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration longline and releasing 19 sharks and a giant grouper back into the ocean. 'We were really surprised to get the pardon,' Mansell told Fox News Digital. 4 Tanner Mansell reacting to receiving a presidential pardon. FOX News 'I was getting a call from my lawyer and I answered, and he says, 'Well, I've got good news for you. You just got a full presidential pardon.' I was speechless. I couldn't even say thank you. I just soaked it in.' Mansell and his charter boat captain, John Moore Jr., who also received a pardon, were ordered to fork over more than $3,300 in restitution after they were convicted in 2022 of theft of property within special maritime jurisdiction. 4 Mansell, 31, received the shocking news while boarding a plane on May 28. FOX News The two men avoided prison time but were ultimately prevented from voting in Florida, owning firearms, and traveling freely outside the country – a condition that had long hindered Mansell's ability to obtain travel visas to carry out his conservation efforts. 'I'm just so grateful,' he told the outlet. 'I have said thank you every step of the way. Words can't explain it. I've always considered myself a law-abiding citizen, somebody that doesn't break the law and I respect law enforcement and commercial fishermen.' 4 Donald Trump granted the pardon to Mansell and his charter boat captain. AFP via Getty Images In August 2020, the pair of divers came across the longline connected to a buoy about three miles off Jupiter Inlet and, believing it to be illegal, cut it, freeing the apex predators and grouper in the process, according to court documents. The men reported their actions to state wildlife officials and brought the line back to shore – but were later hit with federal charges and ultimately found guilty by a jury two years later. 'In our mind, the entire time, we thought we were uncovering a crime rather than committing a crime,' Mansell said. 4 Diver interacting with a shark underwater. FOX News 'I just felt like my world came to a stop, my heart sank. We called [law enforcement], we did everything that we could. The judge made a comment, and he commended us for our dedication to [the environment]. He gave out what my lawyer said was probably the lowest sentence ever.' Mansell's attorney, Ian Goldstein, told the outlet that the case should never have been filed, framing the maritime incident as an 'honest mistake' made by two individuals saving sharks they believed were in danger. 'I can't think of two individuals more deserving of a Presidential Pardon,' Goldstein said. With Post wires.
Scoop
15-06-2025
- General
- Scoop
Council Calls For Applications To Help Transform Water Quality Across Auckland
Auckland Council's Regional Waterway Protection Fund (RWPF) and Making Space for Rural Water Fund are now open for applications, offering up to $800,000 in grants to rural landowners committed to improving freshwater quality and restoring biodiversity across the region. Applications are open from 16 June to 27 July 2025. Now in its 10th year, the RWPF supports fencing and native planting projects that protect waterways from livestock, reduce sediment runoff, and enhance aquatic ecosystems. The fund operates on a 50/50 partnership model, with Auckland Council providing financial support, restoration plans and technical advice, and landowners contributing cash or in-kind labour. This year, priority areas include the Papakura Stream, Matakana River, Ōrere River, Āwhitu Catchment, and Aotea / Great Barrier Island. Grants will also be available through the Making Space for Water Fund, designed to complement these efforts. Tom Mansell, Auckland Council's Head of Sustainable Partnerships says the fund continues to deliver real change. 'Improving rural water quality is one of the most meaningful actions we can take to protect our environment. It benefits not only the land and water but the communities that depend on them,' says Mr Mansell. The projects, funded through the RWPF, are a long-term investment in the health of our ecosystems. These initiatives are a powerful example of how collaboration between landowners, council and community can restore balance to our natural landscapes. Projects eligible for funding include: • stock-exclusion fencing • riparian planting using eco-sourced natives • fish passage improvements • alternative water supplies for livestock. Applications will be assessed on environmental outcomes, project feasibility, community involvement, and alignment with iwi and hapū values. RWPF-funded projects are already reshaping rural Auckland—restoring wetlands, protecting native species, and building stronger connections between people and place.
