Last week, the community of Lightning Ridge showed what they do best during their annual Opal Festival, drawing treasure hunters from around the world.
The four-day festival (26-29 July) is an opportunity for opal and gem wholesalers and jewellers from across the country to exhibit their products.
“Opals come from all the Australian opal mining regions…different types and different qualities appeal to a different market,” event organiser Sally Weeks said…