Neil the one-tonne elephant seal causing traffic jams in rural Tasmania has returned to sea – for now
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Key context: <p>Premier Jeremy Rockliff says the ‘traffic cones and street signs of Tasmania can breathe a small sigh of relief’</p><ul><li><p>Get our <a href="https://www.theguardian.com/email-newsletters?CMP=cvau_sfl">breaking news email</a>, <a href="https://app.adjust.com/w4u7jx3">free app</a> or <a href="https://www.theguardian.com/australia-news/series/full-story?CMP=cvau_sfl">daily news podcast</a></p></li></ul><p>A one-tonne southern elephant seal named Neil, whose <a href="https://www.theguardian.com/australia-news/2026/jul/01/neil-the-seal-tasmania-australia-wreaking-havoc-loved">beachside antics</a> have attracted millions of views on social media, appears to have returned to sea.</p><p>The five-year-old has spent several weeks at his usual twice-yearly haul-out spot in southern Tasmania.</p> <a href="https://www.theguardian.com/australia-news/2026/jul/09/neil-the-seal-returns-to-sea-tasmania-australia">Continue reading...</a> This development from The Guardian highlights ongoing changes in the sector.
Premier Jeremy Rockliff says the ‘traffic cones and street signs of Tasmania can breathe a small sigh of relief’Get our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastA one-tonne southern elephant seal named Neil, whose beachside antics have attracted millions of views on social media, appears to have returned to sea.The five-year-old has spent several weeks at his usual twice-yearly haul-out spot in southern Tasmania. Continue reading...
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