Coober Pedy is renowned for its productive opal mines, but the history of Aboriginal miners — who have participated in the industry since at least 1915 — has not been widely acknowledged.

For centuries, humans have lived underground. Today, that ancient practice is under dire threat—even as cave life makes more ...

Coober Pedy, a small town in the southern Australian outback over 500 miles from the nearest city, is vast, flat, and arid.In the summer, the heat can climb to 113ºF in the shade, leaving the ...

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.

The Coober Pedy Opal Fields Golf Club, which has no grass on any of its 18 holes, is the only golf club in the world with reciprocal rights at St. Andrews.

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.

Mr Measey is one of few Coober Pedy miners who does most of his mining at night. The Unearthed Australian Opal Experience is on offer every night from March 1-23 during this year’s Adelaide ...

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.

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.

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.

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.