Outback Opal Hunters, Rags to Riches

The Mooka Boys may crack the rock layer at their Andamooka mine site just in time for Matt’s baby, the Bushmen are facing a hostile neighbour and the Blacklighters are shutting down Opalzilla and betting everything on open-cut mining at the Servo Claim.

The Opalton Boulder Crew need to find a new source of boulder opal, the Mooka Boys are gambling their season on a rented digger to get through cap rock and Slim Pickings are trying to stay dry after floods washed out their mine site.

The Opal Whisperers have sold opal before they've even found it, putting Isaac and Kelly on edge, the Bushmen are facing mechanical troubles yet again and the Opalton Boulder Crew are back, with one mine underwater and another failing to deliver.

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The Cheals face their worst start in a decade as floodwaters swamp their mine. Meanwhile, the Opal Whisperers return to Queensland chasing rare Yowah nuts, and Slim Pickings race to move on before their ground — and their luck — runs out.

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The Blacklighters call in an expert to examine a rare crab fossil that could be worth a fortune. Meanwhile, the Mooka Boys construct a remote wash plant, and the Bushmen battle their toughest foe yet — aging machinery threatening to shut them down.

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The Opal Whisperers hit Coober Pedy chasing fresh gems for their buyer, the Cheals scramble to fix their agitator after a brutal season start, and the Blacklighters fight to keep their lucky streak alive while working a man down.

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Slim Pickings chase their season-long dream at White Peg, the Bushmen roar back to life with a new powerpack, and the Misfits face their biggest test yet – doing it alone without Opal Joe for the first time.

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The Misfits bring in a demolitions expert to blast through stubborn cap rock, the Bushmen battle a collapsing mine and lurking opal thieves, and in Coober Pedy, a powerful storm threatens to shut down the Blacklighters' hunt.

The Opalton Boulder Crew are back chasing an opal level with Nick's mate Kevin. Slim Pickings enlist Roger's son Logan to help shift claims. The Cheals remain trapped underground – running out of time and falling further behind their season goal.

The Opalton Boulder Crew split up to find opal for the Winton Opal Festival, while Slim Pickings buckle under pressure at White Peg, and the Mooka Boys travel to Coober Pedy in a desperate bid to turn their season around.

The Cheals finally hit opal after a nightmare season start, the Misfits battle deadly bad air as they chase an old-timer's shaft, and the Bushmen's push for colour is derailed by a dangerous, problem-plagued claim.

The Blacklighters dig into what could be their biggest opal score yet, the Mooka Boys scramble for any escape from back-breaking hand-tool mining, and the Cheals race the clock as a brutal cold front threatens to wash out their claim.

The Digi Diggers return as Josiah teams with rookie Lauren Turner to chase Yowah opal, meanwhile, the long season is taking its toll on the Bushmen, and Rod must fix things, and the Opal Whisperers secure a chance to mine legendary Duck Creek.

Deadly boulders loom over the Opalton Boulder Crew at Dead Man's Claim. The Misfits fight hard to haul out every last piece of colour. The Digi Diggers chase rare Yowah Nuts through a maze of tunnels – and their inexperience is starting to take its toll.

After a devastating algae bloom wreaks havoc on the coast, the Blacklighters step in to lend a hand. Slim Pickings promising opal trail leads to a mountain of garbage, and a looming storm forces the Cheals to strike opal fast – or go home empty-handed.

At Opalton, the Boulder Crew hunt the missing half of a massive opal. The Misfits battle failing machinery as they push their Andamooka mine face, while the Cheals race to rehabilitate their site before chasing richer ground.

A deadly snake shuts down the Bushmen's underground shaft. The Opal Whisperers take a gamble on a historic mine bought from an old mentor, while the Mooka Boys get their hands dirty to bankroll their dream headquarters.

The Cheals are down an agitator, leaving their season hanging in the balance, while the Digi Diggers are trapped underground in the dark after a power failure, and the Blacklighters have recruited help after Mark broke his ribs in a tragic fall.

After a shock exit, the Bushmen are down a man on their final dig. The Digi Diggers uncover a mysterious fossil in their underground mine. And the Blacklighters charge toward a record finish as Mark rushes to authenticate a once-in-a-lifetime find.

Diagnosed with a life-threatening illness, legendary miner Opal Joe Kalmar faces his toughest challenge yet – downing tools after two decades in the opal fields of Andamooka. As he steps away, he grapples with the rivalries, regrets, and friendships.