The New South Wales Department of Primary Industries (DPI) will conduct a ballot for nine opal prospecting blocks in the northern Lightning Ridge district. The blocks surrounding the town are within ...

The Lightning Ridge Miners Association says the industry is experiencing a downturn with low opal prices and families leaving the area. Association spokeswoman Maxine O'Brien says opals are attracting ...

Zuzana Kovacicova visited Slovak community in Lightning Ridge as they reflect on the successes of their opal mining efforts. 70km from the nearest "big" town of Walgett, they learned to be ...

A private collection of opals is slowly making its way around the world being shown privately to collectors. The hoard consists of 12 uncut, untreated black opals of varying shapes and sizes acquired ...

A three-bedroom home best described as a true diamond in the rough has hit the market and it isn't just a much cheaper alternative to city prices, it could also land you a small fortune. The cabin, ...