How a viral seal called Neil caused mayhem in Australia

Five-year-old Neil the seal has become an internet celebrity, attracting global attention for his antics in Australia.

The BBC's Helen Livingston recaps Neil's time spent ashore in southern Tasmania, explaining the chaos and adoration that ensued.

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'Really scary': Sydney residents react to shark attacks

The BBC spoke to people in Sydney about the four shark attacks in 48 hours along Australia's New South Wales coast.

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Man swims in puddle on Sydney golf course

Man swims in flooded Sydney golf course after heavy rain

Heavy rain did not dampen a man's spirits as he decided to take a dive into a flooded Sydney golf course.

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Watch: Aerial footage shows cars swept away by flash floods in Australia

Australia's Great Ocean Road closed on Thursday after flash floods hit the state of Victoria.

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An aerial grab from video shows swimmers standing on the beach next to surfers with their boards before they paddle out, in Bondi on Friday.

Surfers and swimmers pay tribute to victims of Bondi shooting

Hundreds paddle out at Bondi beach to commemorate the shooting victims from Sunday's attack.

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Mourning outside funeral of the youngest victim of the Bondi shooting

Matilda, 10, was mourned by family, friends, and the community in Sydney after she was killed in the Bondi shooting on Sunday.

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Family gives emotional eulogy for Bondi victim Rabbi Eli Schlanger

Rabbi Ulman, the father-in-law of British-born Rabbi Eli Schlanger, said he hoped his son-in-law knew how loved he was.

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Matilda's father, dressed in a grey pullover, embraces her weeping mother, dressed in a blue and white t shirt

'It's just a nightmare': Ten-year-old victim's mum speaks at Bondi memorial

The mother of 10-year-old Matilda, the youngest victim of the Bondi Beach attack, paid tribute to her daughter at a flower memorial on Tuesday evening.

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BBC correspondent Katy Watson standing outside funeral in Bondi next to mourners gathering on the street

Mourners pay tribute to Rabbi Schlanger during funeral

His death was described as an "unspeakable loss" in a service held at the Chabad of Bondi.

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BBC correspondent Katy Watson standing outside the Chabad of Bondi

Mourners gather for Rabbi Eli Schlanger's funeral

The first funerals are being held for victims of Sunday's mass shooting at Bondi Beach.

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Jewish Australians on why Bondi is a 'sanctuary' for them

The BBC spoke to Jewish people at Bondi Beach about why the suburb is significant to their community.

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New footage reveals how people tried to stop Bondi Beach shooting

Eleven minutes of video captures the moment Australia's iconic beach turns into a scene of horror.

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Mountain of flowers at Bondi as Sydney mourns attack victims

Crowds of people have left flowers and candles as a tribute to the 15 people who were killed in the attack in Sydney.

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'All we can do': Sydney residents donate blood en masse after Bondi attack

Wait times to donate blood were up to seven hours in Sydney the day after the fatal Bondi beach terror attack.

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BBC's Katy Watson standing on road next to police tape and police car at Bondi Beach

Watch: BBC at the scene of Bondi Beach shooting

The BBC's Katy Watson is at Bondi Beach as police continue to investigate a mass shooting targeting the Jewish community at a Hanukkah event.

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BBC reports from Bondi gunmen's suburban house

BBC News Australia correspondent Katy Watson visited the house in the Sydney suburb of Bonnyrigg.

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How Bondi Beach shooting unfolded minute by minute

Correspondent Joe Inwood pieces together what verified footage reveals about how Australia's worst mass shooting in nearly three decades unfolded.

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Drone footage shows Bondi Beach gunmen on bridge

Aerial footage appears to show a gunman firing from a bridge in a nearby carpark.

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Video appears to show alleged gunmen on bridge connected to Bondi Beach

Police say 12 people have been killed in a shooting at Bondi Beach targeting the Jewish community, with 29 taken to a hospital - including a child.

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A man in a white top, with his arm around an alleged gunman.

Eyewitness captures moment man tackles and disarms Bondi shooter

New South Wales Police say that 11 people were killed, plus one gunman, in a shooting at Bondi Beach targeting the Jewish community.

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Moment skydiver's parachute wraps around plane tail

Footage shows the skydiver stuck on the tail before cutting himself free and continuing with dive.

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