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Neil the seal's beachside visit and damage bill tallied

A local council spent tens of thousands of dollars managing crowds and protecting Neil the seal on his most-recent stay in Tasmania.

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Oslo Court review: This cruise ship time warp just keeps on giving

4/5 ‘You’re guided in with all the fanfare of a 1960s movie’

Evening Standard

Neil the Seal can teach us plenty about seal behaviour. A marine biologist explains

Neil the Seal became a social media sensation almost overnight.

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Tributes Flow For Sam Neill’s Death As Hollywood, New Zealand & Australia Say Goodbye

Nicole Kidman, Steven Spielberg, Laura Dern and Aussie and Kiwi mates share tributes to Sam Neill, remembered as “one of the greats”.

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Alec Baldwin reminisces about working with Sam Neill on 90s hit movie after actor dies aged 78

Alec Baldwin has paid tribute to Sam Neill after the actor died at the age of 78.

The Independent UK

Sam Neill remembered as ‘key force’ behind Peaky Blinders after his death at 78

The Northern Ireland-born New Zealand actor played Major Chester Campbell in the first two seasons of Peaky Blinders.

Evening Standard

Neil the Seal has returned to the ocean, but scientists are now worried about what’s next, given his huge size and chaotic behavior

“As a community, we’re just going to have to adapt.”

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Morning Mail: IDF accused of ‘executing’ Palestinian aid driver, Telstra’s back-to-the-future glitch, fastest spider found

Eyewitnesses say Israeli soldier killed a man bringing food aid into Gaza; the brown huntsman judged to be the world’s fastest arachnid

The Guardian - AU

Neil the seal is more than a viral animal. He’s become a global folk hero

I am one of Hobart’s many residents who travelled to a nearby beach to witness Neil the seal – an animal that has been receiving global attention for his wild personality and humorous antics.

The Conversation

Social media star Neil the seal safely returns to sea

Wildlife authorities have given an update about the location of Neil, a five-year-old southern elephant seal who has made big waves online.

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A Pet Psychic Has Spoken To Neil The Seal & TBH His Message For Us Is Brutal

A TikTok pet psychic claims she connected with viral Tasmanian icon Neil the Seal, and his message for humanity is surprisingly savage.

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Please give Neil the Seal some space

Neil's been mostly taking it out on traffic cones, let's keep it that way

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What Officials Are Saying About The ‘Double-Edged Sword’ Of Neil The Seal’s Viral Fame

The one-tonne elephant seal has grabbed international headlines and attracted local crowds.

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‘It’s Neil’s world and we’re just living in it’: Tasmania’s menace is back. As he wreaks a trail of destruction, officials ask tourists to stay away

People forget he is a wild, aggressive animal.

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Neil Seal smashes cars, blocks roads in Tasmania and has 1.4 million fans. Now Australia is asking people to respect his privacy

Tasmania's newest celebrity, Neil the elephant seal, is causing a stir with his destructive rampages and massive TikTok following. Wildlife officials are concerned his fame could lead to a tragic end, similar to a walrus euthanized last year. Authorities urge the public to keep their distance to prevent dangerous encounters…

The Independent UK

Bad boy elephant seal Neil wreaks havoc across Tasmania sparking public safety fears

Neil, a 2,200-pound elephant seal, has returned to his birthplace on the Australian coast, causing quite a stir

The Guardian - UK

Tell us about a local animal celebrity in your area

We would like to hear about the animals who have attained star status where you live

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Afternoon Update: human oversight of aged care tool could return; Neil the seal safety concerns; and a valuable painting left on the street

The Senate passes a bill to reinstate human override in all aged care assessments, due to concerns it was consistently under-assessing need and priority

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'Give him space': plea to keep Neil the seal safe

A southern elephant seal who has returned to his usual suburban beach haunt is attracting thousands of spectators and social media "fame".

The Guardian - AU

Tasmanians warned of ‘loving Neil to death’ as 1,000kg seal’s antics feed ‘double-edged sword’ of fame

Large, potentially dangerous animals in some cases have to be euthanised if there is risky behaviour by the public, wildlife official says

The Guardian - UK

First Thing: Alarm bells over conflict of interest as filing shows Trump raked in $2bn in 2025

President made more than $1bn from crypto businesses last year while federal government oversaw regulation

Golf Monthly

Stop Swaying In The Golf Swing With A Footwork Drill To Strike It Pure

Inconsistent ball striking could be a result of swaying off the ball, but improving your footwork with one simple drill can help you to strike it pure

The Guardian - AU

Afternoon Update: Trump announces Republican midterm convention; Thailand investigation latest; and Neil the seal wreaks havoc

Donald Trump unveils plans for Dallas summit, in break with tradition of conventions only in presidential election years

The Guardian - AU

A 1,000kg mammal is wreaking havoc in Tasmania – and Neil the seal is loved for it

The elephant seal has been crushing fences, blocking traffic and bashing into parked cars, in what experts say is play-fighting behaviour

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"We owed the label half a million dollars. There was no way we're gonna pay that back." Crown Lands talk music biz, 19-minute songs, and why they'd rather be killed by robots than zombies

Crown Lands' new album Apocalypse is a sci-fi story, but it echoes what's going on in the world today

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