In Tom’s Working Mine on the highway, we had a first-hand experience in how Opals are traced and extracted, both by modern ...

Dan Measey loves opals. He’s addicted to their mesmerising colour and the thrill of finding them in the harsh Outback desert near Coober Pedy.

Photo: Andrews Property Regional SA The desert at night can be freezing, and living underground provides comfort from both extremities. The median house price in Coober Pedy is up 12.7 per cent ...