A diamond in the rough: Mineshaft owner Peter Blythe is 'going fishing' after 45 years in business Peter is one of Canberra's true characters and gentlemen The Canberra Times · Jan 20, 2023
Emeralds, elephants and Eric the opalised fossil: the 10 greatest stones in art From a pliosaur skeleton now known to Australian museumgoers as Eric to the basalt that built Robert Smithson’s almighty Spiral Jetty, these are stones that really speak The Guardian - UK · Nov 7, 2022
Coober Pedy council to remain in administration pending government decisions for town's future Residents of Australia's opal capital want Coober Pedy to receive some love and renovation as the administrator indicates his tenure is nearly over. ABC News · Aug 4, 2022
Flooded APY Lands remain cut off as evacuation flight considered for Coober Pedy Residents of a remote community in South Australia's APY Lands are concerned about the prospect of food supplies running low after flooding cut the main highway, but local authorities and the Premier say emergency airdrops are on the cards. ABC News · Feb 2, 2022