The 23rd edition of the Australian Opal Exhibition is less than a month away, and anticipation around the event continues to ...
Long-running TV series Aussie Gold Hunters and Outback Opal Hunters have received funding set aside for documentaries – but insiders claim much of the on-screen drama is scripted ...
Miners with tenures inside one of Queensland's newest national parks will be allowed to continue hunting for opals. Vergemont Station was bought by the state government in April last year, backed by ...
When gold miners began washing gravel through their pans in the 1850s, few realised they were uncovering more than gold.
Designers are again showcasing the colorful gems, most of which are mined Down Under. By Vivian Morelli Photographs by Susan Wright Reporting from Sydney, Australia Opal, once a favorite of Art ...
SYDNEY (Reuters Life!) - After Deane Clee ventured to Coober Pedy in the Australian desert to run a church, he struggled to eke out a living until he found himself drawn to the outback town's main ...
A celebration of how alien yet relatable so many of the creatures that live among us can be. Bruce Elder shares with us his extensive knowledge, insights, and hot tips for every Australian town in ...