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NARRATOR: On Outback Opal Hunters...

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NARRATOR: On Outback Opal Hunters...

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Look at it. It's (BLEEP) out.
Is that hydraulic fluid?

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Look at it. It's (BLEEP) out.
Is that hydraulic fluid?

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Look at it. It's (BLEEP) out.
Is that hydraulic fluid?

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..the Rookies... Say.
..battle busted hoses...

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..the Rookies... Say.
..battle busted hoses...

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Whoa. Oh, there's a pipe.
(GASPS) Beck, there's a pipe.

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Whoa. Oh, there's a pipe.
(GASPS) Beck, there's a pipe.

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Whoa. Oh, there's a pipe.
(GASPS) Beck, there's a pipe.

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..and finally hit treasure.

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..and finally hit treasure.

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Oh, my God.

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Oh, my God.

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The Boulder Boys... We're gonna
go broke, the way we're going.

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The Boulder Boys... We're gonna
go broke, the way we're going.

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The Boulder Boys... We're gonna
go broke, the way we're going.

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..bring in an old monster
about to self-destruct.

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..bring in an old monster
about to self-destruct.

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What's wrong, mate?
We're gonna have a fire, electrical.

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What's wrong, mate?
We're gonna have a fire, electrical.

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What's wrong, mate?
We're gonna have a fire, electrical.

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Go get your fire extinguisher
on the dozer.

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Go get your fire extinguisher
on the dozer.

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And, at their wash plant,
the Cooke brothers...

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And, at their wash plant,
the Cooke brothers...

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I thought we had enough left
in the dam to finish that.

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I thought we had enough left
in the dam to finish that.

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I thought we had enough left
in the dam to finish that.

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..race to beat the worst drought
in a decade.

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..race to beat the worst drought
in a decade.

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You're making it hard on me!
Look at that.

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You're making it hard on me!
Look at that.

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Opal. (LAUGHS)

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Opal. (LAUGHS)

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# Money

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# Money

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# And fancy clothes

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# And fancy clothes

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# Telling you what to do

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# Telling you what to do

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# The right way to live

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# The right way to live

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# And where to go #

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# And where to go #

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# And where to go #

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Coober Pedy, South Australia.

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Coober Pedy, South Australia.

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With temperatures reaching
up to 47 degrees Celsius,

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With temperatures reaching
up to 47 degrees Celsius,

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With temperatures reaching
up to 47 degrees Celsius,

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it's a brutal desert landscape.

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it's a brutal desert landscape.

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It also produces more opal
than anywhere else in the world.

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It also produces more opal
than anywhere else in the world.

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It also produces more opal
than anywhere else in the world.

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32 kilometres north of town,
at Veno minefield,

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32 kilometres north of town,
at Veno minefield,

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32 kilometres north of town,
at Veno minefield,

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rookies, Justin Lang
and fiancee Becky MacAllan,

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rookies, Justin Lang
and fiancee Becky MacAllan,

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rookies, Justin Lang
and fiancee Becky MacAllan,

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are struggling to reach their target,

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are struggling to reach their target,

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after a series of unlucky claims
that have yielded them no opal.

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after a series of unlucky claims
that have yielded them no opal.

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after a series of unlucky claims
that have yielded them no opal.

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after a series of unlucky claims
that have yielded them no opal.

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Is that something in the wall
on that top level?

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Is that something in the wall
on that top level?

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There's a few bars or something.

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There's a few bars or something.

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Nothing, darling? No.

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Nothing, darling? No.

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Justin is convinced their new claim
at Veno has great potential.

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Justin is convinced their new claim
at Veno has great potential.

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Justin is convinced their new claim
at Veno has great potential.

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Justin is convinced their new claim
at Veno has great potential.

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It's an old field,
and it has produced a lot of opal.

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It's an old field,
and it has produced a lot of opal.

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But it's the toughest ground
they've ever tackled.

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But it's the toughest ground
they've ever tackled.

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But it's the toughest ground
they've ever tackled.

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It's just slow going. The time it
takes

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It's just slow going. The time it
takes

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It's just slow going. The time it
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just to get those few extra metres

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just to get those few extra metres

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is really draining
mentally, actually.

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is really draining
mentally, actually.

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is really draining
mentally, actually.

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This is a mammoth job
to get through, you know?

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This is a mammoth job
to get through, you know?

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It's not like a small trench
you're digging,

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It's not like a small trench
you're digging,

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you're actually moving, you know,
tens of thousands of tons of dirt

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you're actually moving, you know,
tens of thousands of tons of dirt

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you're actually moving, you know,
tens of thousands of tons of dirt

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with a small excavator,
probably not intended to do that.

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with a small excavator,
probably not intended to do that.

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Already $60,000 in the red,

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Already $60,000 in the red,

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Already $60,000 in the red,

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every day without opal
costs them an extra $200 in fuel.

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every day without opal
costs them an extra $200 in fuel.

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every day without opal
costs them an extra $200 in fuel.

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The pressure's on
because the last thing I want

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The pressure's on
because the last thing I want

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is to be broke with a family

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is to be broke with a family

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and not being able to mine.
You know, that would suck.

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and not being able to mine.
You know, that would suck.

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So, I've gotta make enough money for
a family and also, to keep mining.

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So, I've gotta make enough money for
a family and also, to keep mining.

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So, I've gotta make enough money for
a family and also, to keep mining.

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That's my dream.

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That's my dream.

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Oh, I feel so bad.
It feels like I'm doing burnouts

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Oh, I feel so bad.
It feels like I'm doing burnouts

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in an old car that I like.

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It's just windy, it's hot, the dust.

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It's just windy, it's hot, the dust.

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It's just windy, it's hot, the dust.

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It's tough.
It's really, really tough.

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It's tough.
It's really, really tough.

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The ground is just too hard
to penetrate. This is (BLEEP).

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The ground is just too hard
to penetrate. This is (BLEEP).

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Justin only recently bought

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Justin only recently bought

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this 20-year-old
second-hand excavator,

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this 20-year-old
second-hand excavator,

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this 20-year-old
second-hand excavator,

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and he's pushing it to the limit.

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and he's pushing it to the limit.

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Yeah. Flaming mongrels.

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Yeah. Flaming mongrels.

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I do worry about it because, without
that excavator, I can't mine.

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I do worry about it because, without
that excavator, I can't mine.

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I'll be finished.

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I'll be finished.

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(SPLATTERING)

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(SPLATTERING)

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What the hell...
I cannot believe it. ..was that?

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What the hell...
I cannot believe it. ..was that?

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Oh, man.

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Oh, man.

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Look at it everywhere.

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Look at it everywhere.

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Biggest hydraulic hose burst.

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Biggest hydraulic hose burst.

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Dragonfly claim, Opalton.

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Dragonfly claim, Opalton.

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A 900m by 300m patch of opal-rich
ground,

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A 900m by 300m patch of opal-rich
ground,

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A 900m by 300m patch of opal-rich
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120km from the nearest town.

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120km from the nearest town.

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Partners, Aaron Grotjahn,
Greg Geran and Ron Sellick,

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Partners, Aaron Grotjahn,
Greg Geran and Ron Sellick,

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Partners, Aaron Grotjahn,
Greg Geran and Ron Sellick,

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are hot on the heels
of their season target.

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are hot on the heels
of their season target.

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Tiring making rocks, Greg. It is.

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Tiring making rocks, Greg. It is.

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Tiring making rocks, Greg. It is.

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Nice blocky sandstone here.
All the way through here.

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Nice blocky sandstone here.
All the way through here.

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Nice blocky sandstone here.
All the way through here.

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With temperatures now rising rapidly,

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With temperatures now rising rapidly,

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they have just a few months
mining left

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they have just a few months
mining left

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before the searing heat
makes work impossible.

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before the searing heat
makes work impossible.

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before the searing heat
makes work impossible.

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A bit cooler today, Greg.
It is, eh? 37 they reckon.

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A bit cooler today, Greg.
It is, eh? 37 they reckon.

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A bit cooler today, Greg.
It is, eh? 37 they reckon.

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Nice cool 37.
Aye, with a breeze, mate.

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Nice cool 37.
Aye, with a breeze, mate.

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Nice day.

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Nice day.

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Nice day.

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The team are working
a promising area of their claim

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The team are working
a promising area of their claim

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they've nicknamed The Pit.

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they've nicknamed The Pit.

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A lot of people had dug here
over the years.

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A lot of people had dug here
over the years.

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We can see where they've produced
opal.

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We can see where they've produced
opal.

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We can see where they've produced
opal.

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Three to six metres below ground
is a layer of clay,

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Three to six metres below ground
is a layer of clay,

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Three to six metres below ground
is a layer of clay,

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where the ironstone boulders
that contain the opal are found.

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where the ironstone boulders
that contain the opal are found.

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where the ironstone boulders
that contain the opal are found.

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But the ground is covered
with dumps from nearby digs.

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But the ground is covered
with dumps from nearby digs.

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But the ground is covered
with dumps from nearby digs.

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First, they must clear these
with the bulldozer.

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First, they must clear these
with the bulldozer.

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Then, use the excavator
to dig down to the clay

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Then, use the excavator
to dig down to the clay

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Then, use the excavator
to dig down to the clay

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and opal level.

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and opal level.

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Bit of luck,
we'll produce some nice opal.

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Bit of luck,
we'll produce some nice opal.

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It's been 5,000 litres to do this.

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It's been 5,000 litres to do this.

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It's been 5,000 litres to do this.

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We'll try and to do the job
properly, take the whole lot.

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We'll try and to do the job
properly, take the whole lot.

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Make or break. (CHUCKLES)

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Make or break. (CHUCKLES)

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Aaron's father dug here decades ago.

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Aaron's father dug here decades ago.

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Dad found good opal in there
over the years

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Dad found good opal in there
over the years

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Dad found good opal in there
over the years

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and we're just probably doing
what he would've liked to.

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and we're just probably doing
what he would've liked to.

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We're sort of following
his tracks again.

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We're sort of following
his tracks again.

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Yeah, I'll just bring her in.

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Yeah, I'll just bring her in.

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I'm always thinking about Dad
when I'm out here.

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I'm always thinking about Dad
when I'm out here.

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Many a times we'd be nearly broke,
even as a family,

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Many a times we'd be nearly broke,
even as a family,

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Many a times we'd be nearly broke,
even as a family,

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and Dad would come in
with another load of opal.

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and Dad would come in
with another load of opal.

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and Dad would come in
with another load of opal.

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He probably left a bit for us.
You watch.

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He probably left a bit for us.
You watch.

240
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Have a look at this, Aaron!
Oh, what?

241
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Have a look at this, Aaron!
Oh, what?

242
00:06:19,920 --> 00:06:19,999
Last time they followed
in his father's footsteps...

243
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Last time they followed
in his father's footsteps...

244
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Last time they followed
in his father's footsteps...

245
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Have a look at that.
..they hit big opal. Whoa!

246
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Have a look at that.
..they hit big opal. Whoa!

247
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And they're hoping for another
big score this time.

248
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And they're hoping for another
big score this time.

249
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And they're hoping for another
big score this time.

250
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After an hour's digging,
Greg is three metres down...

251
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After an hour's digging,
Greg is three metres down...

252
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After an hour's digging,
Greg is three metres down...

253
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..and the signs are looking good.

254
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..and the signs are looking good.

255
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I think that's level.

256
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I think that's level.

257
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Come and have a look, Greg.
See what you reckon.

258
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Come and have a look, Greg.
See what you reckon.

259
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Top of the level. That must
be top of the level, Greg.

260
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Top of the level. That must
be top of the level, Greg.

261
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Yep. What do you reckon, Ron?

262
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Yep. What do you reckon, Ron?

263
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That's what you're after.
Yeah, I know.

264
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That's what you're after.
Yeah, I know.

265
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That's not bad.

266
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That's not bad.

267
00:07:01,360 --> 00:07:01,999
Well, it's level, we just need a
rock. We'll keep...

268
00:07:02,000 --> 00:07:03,799
Well, it's level, we just need a
rock. We'll keep...

269
00:07:03,880 --> 00:07:03,999
We gotta dig it out. Then we'll
trench back. See if there's any
rocks.

270
00:07:04,000 --> 00:07:05,999
We gotta dig it out. Then we'll
trench back. See if there's any
rocks.

271
00:07:06,000 --> 00:07:07,679
We gotta dig it out. Then we'll
trench back. See if there's any
rocks.

272
00:07:08,440 --> 00:07:09,999
We have to find the ironstone rocks.

273
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We have to find the ironstone rocks.

274
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We're starting to make
ironstone rocks.

275
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We're starting to make
ironstone rocks.

276
00:07:14,400 --> 00:07:15,999
They're hunting for brown
ironstone rocks amongst the clay.

277
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They're hunting for brown
ironstone rocks amongst the clay.

278
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They're hunting for brown
ironstone rocks amongst the clay.

279
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Inside these rocks
is where the opal gradually forms,

280
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Inside these rocks
is where the opal gradually forms,

281
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Inside these rocks
is where the opal gradually forms,

282
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deposited by silica-rich water

283
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deposited by silica-rich water

284
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in a process estimated to take
as much as 110 million years.

285
00:07:26,000 --> 00:07:27,999
in a process estimated to take
as much as 110 million years.

286
00:07:28,000 --> 00:07:29,999
in a process estimated to take
as much as 110 million years.

287
00:07:30,000 --> 00:07:30,759
in a process estimated to take
as much as 110 million years.

288
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I think it must be pressure

289
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I think it must be pressure

290
00:07:34,200 --> 00:07:35,999
that makes levels sort of press in
and make the boulders.

291
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that makes levels sort of press in
and make the boulders.

292
00:07:37,080 --> 00:07:37,999
There. Yeah. That's our level.

293
00:07:38,000 --> 00:07:39,799
There. Yeah. That's our level.

294
00:07:42,040 --> 00:07:43,999
But there's bad news.

295
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But there's bad news.

296
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Not a rock in sight. No.

297
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Not a rock in sight. No.

298
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No ironstone rocks means no opal.

299
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No ironstone rocks means no opal.

300
00:07:50,000 --> 00:07:50,639
No ironstone rocks means no opal.

301
00:07:50,720 --> 00:07:51,999
It's all mixed together. Yeah.

302
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It's all mixed together. Yeah.

303
00:07:54,360 --> 00:07:55,999
It's a blow for team leader Aaron.

304
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It's a blow for team leader Aaron.

305
00:07:57,480 --> 00:07:57,999
It's not making much sense to me.

306
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It's not making much sense to me.

307
00:08:05,600 --> 00:08:05,999
Lightning Ridge, New South Wales.

308
00:08:06,000 --> 00:08:07,959
Lightning Ridge, New South Wales.

309
00:08:10,880 --> 00:08:11,999
Home of opal hunting brothers,
Pete and Mick Cooke.

310
00:08:12,000 --> 00:08:13,999
Home of opal hunting brothers,
Pete and Mick Cooke.

311
00:08:14,000 --> 00:08:14,719
Home of opal hunting brothers,
Pete and Mick Cooke.

312
00:08:14,800 --> 00:08:15,999
We never really do it
the standard way.

313
00:08:16,000 --> 00:08:16,799
We never really do it
the standard way.

314
00:08:16,880 --> 00:08:17,999
We're always trying
to reinvent the wheel.

315
00:08:18,000 --> 00:08:19,839
We're always trying
to reinvent the wheel.

316
00:08:19,920 --> 00:08:19,999
They're chasing the most expensive
opal of all, black opal.

317
00:08:20,000 --> 00:08:21,999
They're chasing the most expensive
opal of all, black opal.

318
00:08:22,000 --> 00:08:23,999
They're chasing the most expensive
opal of all, black opal.

319
00:08:24,000 --> 00:08:24,599
They're chasing the most expensive
opal of all, black opal.

320
00:08:24,680 --> 00:08:25,999
Worth up to $35,000
for just a fifth of a gram.

321
00:08:26,000 --> 00:08:27,999
Worth up to $35,000
for just a fifth of a gram.

322
00:08:28,000 --> 00:08:28,799
Worth up to $35,000
for just a fifth of a gram.

323
00:08:30,400 --> 00:08:31,999
This season, the brothers have barely
scratched the surface

324
00:08:32,000 --> 00:08:33,399
This season, the brothers have barely
scratched the surface

325
00:08:33,480 --> 00:08:33,999
of their $200,000 target.

326
00:08:34,000 --> 00:08:35,799
of their $200,000 target.

327
00:08:35,880 --> 00:08:35,999
We got a fair way to go
to get anywhere near that.

328
00:08:36,000 --> 00:08:37,999
We got a fair way to go
to get anywhere near that.

329
00:08:38,000 --> 00:08:39,639
We got a fair way to go
to get anywhere near that.

330
00:08:39,720 --> 00:08:39,999
But now that can be one truck.
One truck can have

331
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But now that can be one truck.
One truck can have

332
00:08:42,000 --> 00:08:42,039
But now that can be one truck.
One truck can have

333
00:08:42,120 --> 00:08:43,999
a couple hundred grand of opal,
if it's the right dirt.

334
00:08:44,000 --> 00:08:45,119
a couple hundred grand of opal,
if it's the right dirt.

335
00:08:46,600 --> 00:08:47,999
In Lightning Ridge,
the opal forms in thick clay

336
00:08:48,000 --> 00:08:49,999
In Lightning Ridge,
the opal forms in thick clay

337
00:08:50,000 --> 00:08:50,119
In Lightning Ridge,
the opal forms in thick clay

338
00:08:50,200 --> 00:08:51,999
that must be washed away
in a repurposed concrete mixer,

339
00:08:52,000 --> 00:08:53,879
that must be washed away
in a repurposed concrete mixer,

340
00:08:53,960 --> 00:08:53,999
called
an agitator, to reveal any gems.

341
00:08:54,000 --> 00:08:55,999
called
an agitator, to reveal any gems.

342
00:08:56,000 --> 00:08:56,999
called
an agitator, to reveal any gems.

343
00:09:01,880 --> 00:09:01,999
Plenty of water going through.

344
00:09:02,000 --> 00:09:03,879
Plenty of water going through.

345
00:09:03,960 --> 00:09:03,999
It'll wash all the dust
and that out first.

346
00:09:04,000 --> 00:09:05,999
It'll wash all the dust
and that out first.

347
00:09:06,000 --> 00:09:06,599
It'll wash all the dust
and that out first.

348
00:09:06,680 --> 00:09:07,999
They need 10,000 litres of water

349
00:09:08,000 --> 00:09:09,399
They need 10,000 litres of water

350
00:09:09,480 --> 00:09:09,999
just to wash a single truckload.

351
00:09:10,000 --> 00:09:11,799
just to wash a single truckload.

352
00:09:11,880 --> 00:09:11,999
Our sort of opal, you've gotta
wash the dirt to find the nobbies.

353
00:09:12,000 --> 00:09:13,999
Our sort of opal, you've gotta
wash the dirt to find the nobbies.

354
00:09:14,000 --> 00:09:14,919
Our sort of opal, you've gotta
wash the dirt to find the nobbies.

355
00:09:15,000 --> 00:09:15,999
Different places like Coober Pedy,
or even Grawin -

356
00:09:16,000 --> 00:09:17,919
Different places like Coober Pedy,
or even Grawin -

357
00:09:18,000 --> 00:09:19,999
seam opal, it's not quite as
critical

358
00:09:20,000 --> 00:09:20,119
seam opal, it's not quite as
critical

359
00:09:20,200 --> 00:09:21,999
cos you will see it
in the face as you're digging.

360
00:09:22,000 --> 00:09:22,639
cos you will see it
in the face as you're digging.

361
00:09:22,720 --> 00:09:23,999
To ensure a constant supply,

362
00:09:24,000 --> 00:09:24,799
To ensure a constant supply,

363
00:09:24,880 --> 00:09:25,999
miners must dig their own dams
that fill up with the winter rains.

364
00:09:26,000 --> 00:09:27,999
miners must dig their own dams
that fill up with the winter rains.

365
00:09:28,000 --> 00:09:29,039
miners must dig their own dams
that fill up with the winter rains.

366
00:09:30,600 --> 00:09:31,999
But a six-year-long drought
has hit the entire state hard,

367
00:09:32,000 --> 00:09:33,999
But a six-year-long drought
has hit the entire state hard,

368
00:09:34,000 --> 00:09:34,279
But a six-year-long drought
has hit the entire state hard,

369
00:09:34,360 --> 00:09:35,999
and the brothers' dam is nearly dry.

370
00:09:36,000 --> 00:09:36,839
and the brothers' dam is nearly dry.

371
00:09:36,920 --> 00:09:37,999
We haven't had a decent rain here
for a couple of years now

372
00:09:38,000 --> 00:09:39,999
We haven't had a decent rain here
for a couple of years now

373
00:09:40,000 --> 00:09:40,039
We haven't had a decent rain here
for a couple of years now

374
00:09:40,120 --> 00:09:41,999
and there's no forecast of rain
in the near future.

375
00:09:42,000 --> 00:09:43,719
and there's no forecast of rain
in the near future.

376
00:09:43,800 --> 00:09:43,999
Erm, yeah, it's a drought situation.

377
00:09:44,000 --> 00:09:45,999
Erm, yeah, it's a drought situation.

378
00:09:46,000 --> 00:09:46,639
Erm, yeah, it's a drought situation.

379
00:09:46,720 --> 00:09:47,999
Without water, everything stops.

380
00:09:48,000 --> 00:09:49,999
Without water, everything stops.

381
00:09:50,000 --> 00:09:51,039
Without water, everything stops.

382
00:09:51,120 --> 00:09:51,999
(BLEEP) The water stopped. Stopped?

383
00:09:52,000 --> 00:09:53,999
(BLEEP) The water stopped. Stopped?

384
00:09:54,000 --> 00:09:54,439
(BLEEP) The water stopped. Stopped?

385
00:09:56,400 --> 00:09:57,999
(INDISTINCT)

386
00:09:58,000 --> 00:09:58,399
(INDISTINCT)

387
00:10:01,040 --> 00:10:01,999
I thought we had enough left
in the dam to finish that.

388
00:10:02,000 --> 00:10:03,799
I thought we had enough left
in the dam to finish that.

389
00:10:05,600 --> 00:10:05,999
Oh, I don't know,
we're gonna have to do something.

390
00:10:06,000 --> 00:10:07,999
Oh, I don't know,
we're gonna have to do something.

391
00:10:08,000 --> 00:10:08,559
Oh, I don't know,
we're gonna have to do something.

392
00:10:08,640 --> 00:10:09,999
We gotta get water.

393
00:10:10,000 --> 00:10:10,639
We gotta get water.

394
00:10:14,680 --> 00:10:15,999
The water level is normally,
up around those skis.

395
00:10:16,000 --> 00:10:17,359
The water level is normally,
up around those skis.

396
00:10:17,440 --> 00:10:17,999
And I can zoom around the dam.

397
00:10:18,000 --> 00:10:19,439
And I can zoom around the dam.

398
00:10:19,520 --> 00:10:19,999
But, yeah, we haven't
had rain for a while.

399
00:10:20,000 --> 00:10:21,719
But, yeah, we haven't
had rain for a while.

400
00:10:21,800 --> 00:10:21,999
They haven't planted crops or
anything. It's hard times for
everyone.

401
00:10:22,000 --> 00:10:23,999
They haven't planted crops or
anything. It's hard times for
everyone.

402
00:10:24,000 --> 00:10:25,199
They haven't planted crops or
anything. It's hard times for
everyone.

403
00:10:25,280 --> 00:10:25,999
And we can't process without water.

404
00:10:26,000 --> 00:10:27,279
And we can't process without water.

405
00:10:27,360 --> 00:10:27,999
She's dry as a witch's down there.
Yeah.

406
00:10:28,000 --> 00:10:29,839
She's dry as a witch's down there.
Yeah.

407
00:10:34,400 --> 00:10:35,999
It's all pretty sad, isn't it?

408
00:10:36,000 --> 00:10:36,279
It's all pretty sad, isn't it?

409
00:10:36,360 --> 00:10:37,999
Won't wash much dirt with that.
We've gotta come up with a solution.

410
00:10:38,000 --> 00:10:39,479
Won't wash much dirt with that.
We've gotta come up with a solution.

411
00:10:39,560 --> 00:10:39,999
If they're going to keep
their operation running,

412
00:10:40,000 --> 00:10:41,999
If they're going to keep
their operation running,

413
00:10:42,080 --> 00:10:43,999
the brothers will need to find
a new source of water...fast.

414
00:10:44,000 --> 00:10:45,999
the brothers will need to find
a new source of water...fast.

415
00:10:46,000 --> 00:10:46,519
the brothers will need to find
a new source of water...fast.

416
00:10:46,600 --> 00:10:47,999
If we don't wash our dirt and don't
process it,

417
00:10:48,000 --> 00:10:48,879
If we don't wash our dirt and don't
process it,

418
00:10:48,960 --> 00:10:49,999
we won't find the opal, you'll just
miss it.

419
00:10:50,000 --> 00:10:50,959
we won't find the opal, you'll just
miss it.

420
00:10:51,040 --> 00:10:51,999
It could end up on the dump site

421
00:10:52,000 --> 00:10:52,759
It could end up on the dump site

422
00:10:52,840 --> 00:10:53,999
and potentially throwing away
thousands and thousands of dollars.

423
00:10:54,000 --> 00:10:55,999
and potentially throwing away
thousands and thousands of dollars.

424
00:10:56,000 --> 00:10:56,039
and potentially throwing away
thousands and thousands of dollars.

425
00:11:10,280 --> 00:11:11,999
32 kilometres outside Coober Pedy,

426
00:11:12,000 --> 00:11:13,519
32 kilometres outside Coober Pedy,

427
00:11:13,600 --> 00:11:13,999
a burst hydraulic hose
has brought Justin Lang

428
00:11:14,000 --> 00:11:15,999
a burst hydraulic hose
has brought Justin Lang

429
00:11:16,000 --> 00:11:16,359
a burst hydraulic hose
has brought Justin Lang

430
00:11:16,440 --> 00:11:17,999
and Becky MacAllan's mining operation
to a standstill.

431
00:11:18,000 --> 00:11:19,999
and Becky MacAllan's mining operation
to a standstill.

432
00:11:20,000 --> 00:11:20,559
and Becky MacAllan's mining operation
to a standstill.

433
00:11:20,640 --> 00:11:21,999
What... Is that hydraulic fluid?

434
00:11:22,000 --> 00:11:22,639
What... Is that hydraulic fluid?

435
00:11:25,600 --> 00:11:25,999
Sake.

436
00:11:26,000 --> 00:11:27,239
Sake.

437
00:11:27,320 --> 00:11:27,999
Already $60,000 in debt

438
00:11:28,000 --> 00:11:29,879
Already $60,000 in debt

439
00:11:29,960 --> 00:11:29,999
and with costs mounting
by the day... This is ridiculous.

440
00:11:30,000 --> 00:11:31,999
and with costs mounting
by the day... This is ridiculous.

441
00:11:32,000 --> 00:11:32,959
and with costs mounting
by the day... This is ridiculous.

442
00:11:33,040 --> 00:11:33,999
..it's an additional expense
they can barely afford.

443
00:11:34,000 --> 00:11:35,839
..it's an additional expense
they can barely afford.

444
00:11:35,920 --> 00:11:35,999
(GROANS)

445
00:11:36,000 --> 00:11:37,999
(GROANS)

446
00:11:38,000 --> 00:11:38,759
(GROANS)

447
00:11:38,840 --> 00:11:39,999
What a day. And I don't know
why it's happening to me.

448
00:11:40,000 --> 00:11:41,999
What a day. And I don't know
why it's happening to me.

449
00:11:42,000 --> 00:11:43,119
What a day. And I don't know
why it's happening to me.

450
00:11:43,200 --> 00:11:43,999
(HISSING)

451
00:11:44,000 --> 00:11:45,199
(HISSING)

452
00:11:45,280 --> 00:11:45,999
With the hydraulic shot,
the excavator

453
00:11:46,000 --> 00:11:47,999
With the hydraulic shot,
the excavator

454
00:11:48,000 --> 00:11:48,039
With the hydraulic shot,
the excavator

455
00:11:48,120 --> 00:11:49,999
and their mining operation,
has ground to a halt.

456
00:11:50,000 --> 00:11:51,759
and their mining operation,
has ground to a halt.

457
00:11:54,360 --> 00:11:55,999
So, that was hydraulic oil
that just went spurting...

458
00:11:56,000 --> 00:11:56,999
So, that was hydraulic oil
that just went spurting...

459
00:11:57,080 --> 00:11:57,999
It's probably a couple hundred
dollars or more worth of hydraulic
oil.

460
00:11:58,000 --> 00:11:59,999
It's probably a couple hundred
dollars or more worth of hydraulic
oil.

461
00:12:00,000 --> 00:12:00,479
It's probably a couple hundred
dollars or more worth of hydraulic
oil.

462
00:12:00,560 --> 00:12:01,999
And then
that hose will cost nearly...

463
00:12:02,000 --> 00:12:02,559
And then
that hose will cost nearly...

464
00:12:03,800 --> 00:12:03,999
..close to $1,000 to fix. What?!

465
00:12:04,000 --> 00:12:05,999
..close to $1,000 to fix. What?!

466
00:12:06,000 --> 00:12:07,039
..close to $1,000 to fix. What?!

467
00:12:08,480 --> 00:12:09,999
(SIGHS)

468
00:12:10,000 --> 00:12:10,479
(SIGHS)

469
00:12:10,560 --> 00:12:11,999
It couldn't have... It couldn't
have been any worser timing

470
00:12:12,000 --> 00:12:13,999
It couldn't have... It couldn't
have been any worser timing

471
00:12:14,000 --> 00:12:14,519
It couldn't have... It couldn't
have been any worser timing

472
00:12:14,600 --> 00:12:15,999
than right now.
Oh, mate, I wanna cry.

473
00:12:16,000 --> 00:12:17,999
than right now.
Oh, mate, I wanna cry.

474
00:12:18,000 --> 00:12:18,199
than right now.
Oh, mate, I wanna cry.

475
00:12:20,560 --> 00:12:21,999
(SIGHS) Bloody hell.

476
00:12:22,000 --> 00:12:23,039
(SIGHS) Bloody hell.

477
00:12:26,200 --> 00:12:27,999
The excavator's out of action.

478
00:12:28,000 --> 00:12:28,279
The excavator's out of action.

479
00:12:31,240 --> 00:12:31,999
OK. (SIGHS)

480
00:12:32,000 --> 00:12:33,999
OK. (SIGHS)

481
00:12:34,000 --> 00:12:34,439
OK. (SIGHS)

482
00:12:34,520 --> 00:12:35,999
That's what happens
when you have an old machine.

483
00:12:36,000 --> 00:12:37,079
That's what happens
when you have an old machine.

484
00:12:37,160 --> 00:12:37,999
Yeah. (SIGHS)

485
00:12:38,000 --> 00:12:39,679
Yeah. (SIGHS)

486
00:12:39,760 --> 00:12:39,999
All right. I'm just gonna make
a phone call, Beck. Yep.

487
00:12:40,000 --> 00:12:41,999
All right. I'm just gonna make
a phone call, Beck. Yep.

488
00:12:42,000 --> 00:12:42,599
All right. I'm just gonna make
a phone call, Beck. Yep.

489
00:12:44,480 --> 00:12:45,999
Justin needs Coober Pedy's
only hydraulics mechanic.

490
00:12:46,000 --> 00:12:47,999
Justin needs Coober Pedy's
only hydraulics mechanic.

491
00:12:48,000 --> 00:12:48,399
Justin needs Coober Pedy's
only hydraulics mechanic.

492
00:12:48,480 --> 00:12:49,999
(RINGING TONE)

493
00:12:50,000 --> 00:12:50,479
(RINGING TONE)

494
00:12:51,000 --> 00:12:51,999
VOICEMAIL: Hi, the person you have
called is...

495
00:12:52,000 --> 00:12:53,679
VOICEMAIL: Hi, the person you have
called is...

496
00:12:55,360 --> 00:12:55,999
No answer. Great(!)

497
00:12:56,000 --> 00:12:57,359
No answer. Great(!)

498
00:12:58,920 --> 00:12:59,999
Looks like I'm on my own doing this.

499
00:13:00,000 --> 00:13:00,919
Looks like I'm on my own doing this.

500
00:13:11,080 --> 00:13:11,999
Come on, Penny. What are we
gonna do, mate? Dam's dry.

501
00:13:12,000 --> 00:13:13,999
Come on, Penny. What are we
gonna do, mate? Dam's dry.

502
00:13:14,000 --> 00:13:14,639
Come on, Penny. What are we
gonna do, mate? Dam's dry.

503
00:13:14,720 --> 00:13:15,999
In Lightning Ridge, lack of water

504
00:13:16,000 --> 00:13:17,319
In Lightning Ridge, lack of water

505
00:13:17,400 --> 00:13:17,999
has crippled brothers
Mick and Pete's opal business.

506
00:13:18,000 --> 00:13:19,999
has crippled brothers
Mick and Pete's opal business.

507
00:13:20,000 --> 00:13:20,679
has crippled brothers
Mick and Pete's opal business.

508
00:13:20,760 --> 00:13:21,999
We can't wash our dirt.
So, if we can't wash our dirt,

509
00:13:22,000 --> 00:13:23,519
We can't wash our dirt.
So, if we can't wash our dirt,

510
00:13:23,600 --> 00:13:23,999
we're not working,
we're not gonna find any opal.

511
00:13:24,000 --> 00:13:25,999
we're not working,
we're not gonna find any opal.

512
00:13:26,000 --> 00:13:26,799
we're not working,
we're not gonna find any opal.

513
00:13:26,880 --> 00:13:27,999
The brothers need a plan.

514
00:13:28,000 --> 00:13:28,919
The brothers need a plan.

515
00:13:30,320 --> 00:13:31,999
We could run water
from my block in town.

516
00:13:32,000 --> 00:13:32,719
We could run water
from my block in town.

517
00:13:32,800 --> 00:13:33,999
Yeah, yeah. We just gotta
pay for it, that's all.

518
00:13:34,000 --> 00:13:35,479
Yeah, yeah. We just gotta
pay for it, that's all.

519
00:13:35,560 --> 00:13:35,999
That's 1.5km of polypipe, mate.
What are you gonna do?

520
00:13:36,000 --> 00:13:37,999
That's 1.5km of polypipe, mate.
What are you gonna do?

521
00:13:38,000 --> 00:13:38,839
That's 1.5km of polypipe, mate.
What are you gonna do?

522
00:13:38,920 --> 00:13:39,999
You're not gonna make any money
if you can't wash dirt.

523
00:13:40,000 --> 00:13:41,759
You're not gonna make any money
if you can't wash dirt.

524
00:13:41,840 --> 00:13:41,999
Their nearest main supply
is at Mick's workshop,

525
00:13:42,000 --> 00:13:43,999
Their nearest main supply
is at Mick's workshop,

526
00:13:44,000 --> 00:13:44,959
Their nearest main supply
is at Mick's workshop,

527
00:13:45,040 --> 00:13:45,999
nearly two kilometres
from their agitator wash plant.

528
00:13:46,000 --> 00:13:47,999
nearly two kilometres
from their agitator wash plant.

529
00:13:48,000 --> 00:13:48,359
nearly two kilometres
from their agitator wash plant.

530
00:13:48,440 --> 00:13:49,999
To get the water there,
they must lay a pipe

531
00:13:50,000 --> 00:13:51,079
To get the water there,
they must lay a pipe

532
00:13:51,160 --> 00:13:51,999
under regularly-used trackways,
across the main road

533
00:13:52,000 --> 00:13:53,999
under regularly-used trackways,
across the main road

534
00:13:54,000 --> 00:13:54,919
under regularly-used trackways,
across the main road

535
00:13:55,000 --> 00:13:55,999
and through the final kilometre
of dense bush.

536
00:13:56,000 --> 00:13:57,959
and through the final kilometre
of dense bush.

537
00:13:58,040 --> 00:13:59,999
It's not gonna be easy either.
It wouldn't fun without a challenge.

538
00:14:00,000 --> 00:14:01,399
It's not gonna be easy either.
It wouldn't fun without a challenge.

539
00:14:01,480 --> 00:14:01,999
To take on this challenge,
the boys need help.

540
00:14:02,000 --> 00:14:03,999
To take on this challenge,
the boys need help.

541
00:14:04,000 --> 00:14:04,639
To take on this challenge,
the boys need help.

542
00:14:04,720 --> 00:14:05,999
Enter lookalike Gavin.

543
00:14:06,000 --> 00:14:06,719
Enter lookalike Gavin.

544
00:14:06,800 --> 00:14:07,999
I get this quite regularly - "Am I a
long-lost

545
00:14:08,000 --> 00:14:09,279
I get this quite regularly - "Am I a
long-lost

546
00:14:09,360 --> 00:14:09,999
or a missing brother of the Cookes?"

547
00:14:10,000 --> 00:14:11,239
or a missing brother of the Cookes?"

548
00:14:12,880 --> 00:14:13,999
I can assure you I'm not a brother.
(LAUGHS)

549
00:14:14,000 --> 00:14:15,999
I can assure you I'm not a brother.
(LAUGHS)

550
00:14:16,000 --> 00:14:16,359
I can assure you I'm not a brother.
(LAUGHS)

551
00:14:16,440 --> 00:14:17,999
We're here. We're here,
and we've gotta go up to here.

552
00:14:18,000 --> 00:14:19,239
We're here. We're here,
and we've gotta go up to here.

553
00:14:19,320 --> 00:14:19,999
Where it crosses any tracks,
I want it underground,

554
00:14:20,000 --> 00:14:21,999
Where it crosses any tracks,
I want it underground,

555
00:14:22,000 --> 00:14:22,119
Where it crosses any tracks,
I want it underground,

556
00:14:22,200 --> 00:14:23,999
so it's not getting run over by
cars.

557
00:14:24,000 --> 00:14:24,079
so it's not getting run over by
cars.

558
00:14:24,160 --> 00:14:25,999
We'll have to cross the road and
look for a culvert up here
somewhere.

559
00:14:26,000 --> 00:14:27,559
We'll have to cross the road and
look for a culvert up here
somewhere.

560
00:14:27,640 --> 00:14:27,999
Then we've gotta get from there...
To there.

561
00:14:28,000 --> 00:14:29,839
Then we've gotta get from there...
To there.

562
00:14:29,920 --> 00:14:29,999
..to that high spot on the tank.

563
00:14:30,000 --> 00:14:31,919
..to that high spot on the tank.

564
00:14:32,000 --> 00:14:33,959
It's a big task. It's a huge task.

565
00:14:34,040 --> 00:14:35,999
Moving nearly two kilometres of pipe

566
00:14:36,000 --> 00:14:36,519
Moving nearly two kilometres of pipe

567
00:14:36,600 --> 00:14:37,999
will take all
the brothers' ingenuity.

568
00:14:38,000 --> 00:14:38,879
will take all
the brothers' ingenuity.

569
00:14:38,960 --> 00:14:39,999
We'll put this pipe on this
decoiler,

570
00:14:40,000 --> 00:14:41,719
We'll put this pipe on this
decoiler,

571
00:14:41,800 --> 00:14:41,999
hook the quad bike onto it
and just drive off into the sunset.

572
00:14:42,000 --> 00:14:43,999
hook the quad bike onto it
and just drive off into the sunset.

573
00:14:44,000 --> 00:14:45,159
hook the quad bike onto it
and just drive off into the sunset.

574
00:14:45,240 --> 00:14:45,999
It's Pete and Gavin's job to drag

575
00:14:46,000 --> 00:14:47,399
It's Pete and Gavin's job to drag

576
00:14:47,480 --> 00:14:47,999
the polypipe
to the agitator wash plant.

577
00:14:48,000 --> 00:14:49,799
the polypipe
to the agitator wash plant.

578
00:14:49,880 --> 00:14:49,999
But if I get going too fast and
stop,

579
00:14:50,000 --> 00:14:51,999
But if I get going too fast and
stop,

580
00:14:52,000 --> 00:14:52,439
But if I get going too fast and
stop,

581
00:14:52,520 --> 00:14:53,999
it will keep uncoiling and end up
in a (BLEEP).

582
00:14:54,000 --> 00:14:55,999
it will keep uncoiling and end up
in a (BLEEP).

583
00:14:56,000 --> 00:14:56,039
it will keep uncoiling and end up
in a (BLEEP).

584
00:14:56,120 --> 00:14:57,999
Just try that, Pete.

585
00:14:58,000 --> 00:14:58,119
Just try that, Pete.

586
00:15:02,080 --> 00:15:03,999
Not much break happening.

587
00:15:04,000 --> 00:15:04,159
Not much break happening.

588
00:15:06,040 --> 00:15:07,999
Yeah, a bit more adjustment,
I think, Gav.

589
00:15:08,000 --> 00:15:08,039
Yeah, a bit more adjustment,
I think, Gav.

590
00:15:10,840 --> 00:15:11,999
Give that a go.

591
00:15:12,000 --> 00:15:12,839
Give that a go.

592
00:15:14,400 --> 00:15:15,999
That looks really good to me,
not overcoiling.

593
00:15:16,000 --> 00:15:16,959
That looks really good to me,
not overcoiling.

594
00:15:18,480 --> 00:15:19,999
Bringing ahead the big guns, mate.
Got the big gear now.

595
00:15:20,000 --> 00:15:21,919
Bringing ahead the big guns, mate.
Got the big gear now.

596
00:15:22,000 --> 00:15:23,999
Mick's job is to dig a trench for the
pipe under every trackway.

597
00:15:24,000 --> 00:15:25,999
Mick's job is to dig a trench for the
pipe under every trackway.

598
00:15:26,000 --> 00:15:26,159
Mick's job is to dig a trench for the
pipe under every trackway.

599
00:15:26,240 --> 00:15:27,999
This is where we drive in,
I don't wanna crush the pipe.

600
00:15:28,000 --> 00:15:29,599
This is where we drive in,
I don't wanna crush the pipe.

601
00:15:29,680 --> 00:15:29,999
So this would just protect it,
put it underground.

602
00:15:30,000 --> 00:15:31,999
So this would just protect it,
put it underground.

603
00:15:32,000 --> 00:15:32,159
So this would just protect it,
put it underground.

604
00:15:34,200 --> 00:15:35,999
Pete and Gavin
take the shortest route possible.

605
00:15:36,000 --> 00:15:37,319
Pete and Gavin
take the shortest route possible.

606
00:15:39,520 --> 00:15:39,999
Pete and I sort of
took a bit of a direct route.

607
00:15:40,000 --> 00:15:41,999
Pete and I sort of
took a bit of a direct route.

608
00:15:42,000 --> 00:15:42,399
Pete and I sort of
took a bit of a direct route.

609
00:15:42,480 --> 00:15:43,999
Where it's all clear, no trees.
So I've just gone and done that.

610
00:15:44,000 --> 00:15:45,959
Where it's all clear, no trees.
So I've just gone and done that.

611
00:15:47,120 --> 00:15:47,999
But up ahead, a danger sign

612
00:15:48,000 --> 00:15:49,719
But up ahead, a danger sign

613
00:15:49,800 --> 00:15:49,999
just under the surface -
communication cables.

614
00:15:50,000 --> 00:15:51,999
just under the surface -
communication cables.

615
00:15:52,000 --> 00:15:53,159
just under the surface -
communication cables.

616
00:15:53,240 --> 00:15:53,999
Hit one of these
and it could be a $26,000 fine.

617
00:15:54,000 --> 00:15:55,999
Hit one of these
and it could be a $26,000 fine.

618
00:15:56,000 --> 00:15:57,999
Hit one of these
and it could be a $26,000 fine.

619
00:15:58,000 --> 00:15:58,119
Hit one of these
and it could be a $26,000 fine.

620
00:15:58,200 --> 00:15:59,999
I was drilling
a contract hole for a guy.

621
00:16:00,000 --> 00:16:00,599
I was drilling
a contract hole for a guy.

622
00:16:00,680 --> 00:16:01,999
Put the bucket in the ground
and brought up

623
00:16:02,000 --> 00:16:02,839
Put the bucket in the ground
and brought up

624
00:16:02,920 --> 00:16:03,999
all these colours -
red, blue, green, orange.

625
00:16:04,000 --> 00:16:05,759
all these colours -
red, blue, green, orange.

626
00:16:05,840 --> 00:16:05,999
It was a (BLEEPS) telecom...
It was a telecom cable.

627
00:16:06,000 --> 00:16:07,999
It was a (BLEEPS) telecom...
It was a telecom cable.

628
00:16:08,000 --> 00:16:09,359
It was a (BLEEPS) telecom...
It was a telecom cable.

629
00:16:09,440 --> 00:16:09,999
Yeah, wrong sort of colour.

630
00:16:10,000 --> 00:16:11,479
Yeah, wrong sort of colour.

631
00:16:13,080 --> 00:16:13,999
(PHONE CHIMES)

632
00:16:14,000 --> 00:16:15,079
(PHONE CHIMES)

633
00:16:17,200 --> 00:16:17,999
Yeah, Mick?

634
00:16:18,000 --> 00:16:19,239
Yeah, Mick?

635
00:16:20,480 --> 00:16:21,999
Why's that?

636
00:16:22,000 --> 00:16:22,479
Why's that?

637
00:16:27,080 --> 00:16:27,999
Yeah, but telecom
should be 600 deep.

638
00:16:28,000 --> 00:16:29,079
Yeah, but telecom
should be 600 deep.

639
00:16:31,600 --> 00:16:31,999
Pete and Gavin
will have to start from scratch.

640
00:16:32,000 --> 00:16:33,999
Pete and Gavin
will have to start from scratch.

641
00:16:34,000 --> 00:16:34,919
Pete and Gavin
will have to start from scratch.

642
00:16:35,000 --> 00:16:35,999
All right, OK.

643
00:16:36,000 --> 00:16:37,719
All right, OK.

644
00:16:37,800 --> 00:16:37,999
All right, Mick's having
a pink fit back there.

645
00:16:38,000 --> 00:16:39,999
All right, Mick's having
a pink fit back there.

646
00:16:40,000 --> 00:16:40,119
All right, Mick's having
a pink fit back there.

647
00:16:40,200 --> 00:16:41,999
He reckons we're too close
to the telecom wires.

648
00:16:42,000 --> 00:16:42,479
He reckons we're too close
to the telecom wires.

649
00:16:53,560 --> 00:16:53,999
So far, what we've experienced
going in

650
00:16:54,000 --> 00:16:55,679
So far, what we've experienced
going in

651
00:16:55,760 --> 00:16:55,999
doesn't look real good to me.

652
00:16:56,000 --> 00:16:57,759
doesn't look real good to me.

653
00:16:57,840 --> 00:16:57,999
120 kilometres
from civilisation at The Pit,

654
00:16:58,000 --> 00:16:59,999
120 kilometres
from civilisation at The Pit,

655
00:17:00,000 --> 00:17:01,999
120 kilometres
from civilisation at The Pit,

656
00:17:02,080 --> 00:17:03,999
Aaron, Greg and Ron's
first trench is a dud.

657
00:17:04,000 --> 00:17:05,439
Aaron, Greg and Ron's
first trench is a dud.

658
00:17:05,520 --> 00:17:05,999
Have you got rocks in it?

659
00:17:06,000 --> 00:17:07,519
Have you got rocks in it?

660
00:17:07,600 --> 00:17:07,999
There's no sign
of the ironstone rocks

661
00:17:08,000 --> 00:17:09,999
There's no sign
of the ironstone rocks

662
00:17:10,000 --> 00:17:10,039
There's no sign
of the ironstone rocks

663
00:17:10,120 --> 00:17:11,999
that contain the opal.

664
00:17:12,000 --> 00:17:12,119
that contain the opal.

665
00:17:12,200 --> 00:17:13,999
So, it's from here...

666
00:17:14,000 --> 00:17:14,199
So, it's from here...

667
00:17:15,200 --> 00:17:15,999
..to there,
the bottom of the bucket.

668
00:17:16,000 --> 00:17:17,159
..to there,
the bottom of the bucket.

669
00:17:17,240 --> 00:17:17,999
Three metres from top to bottom,

670
00:17:18,000 --> 00:17:19,359
Three metres from top to bottom,

671
00:17:19,440 --> 00:17:19,999
this clay band is too deep
for the opal boulders to form.

672
00:17:20,000 --> 00:17:21,999
this clay band is too deep
for the opal boulders to form.

673
00:17:22,000 --> 00:17:22,999
this clay band is too deep
for the opal boulders to form.

674
00:17:23,080 --> 00:17:23,999
I don't know what it is,
it might be compression,

675
00:17:24,000 --> 00:17:25,279
I don't know what it is,
it might be compression,

676
00:17:25,360 --> 00:17:25,999
but you only find opal
when this level goes to...

677
00:17:26,000 --> 00:17:27,679
but you only find opal
when this level goes to...

678
00:17:27,760 --> 00:17:27,999
Instead of three metres,
it's a metre, metre and a half.

679
00:17:28,000 --> 00:17:29,999
Instead of three metres,
it's a metre, metre and a half.

680
00:17:30,000 --> 00:17:30,799
Instead of three metres,
it's a metre, metre and a half.

681
00:17:30,880 --> 00:17:31,999
They need a thinner band of clay.

682
00:17:32,000 --> 00:17:33,119
They need a thinner band of clay.

683
00:17:33,200 --> 00:17:33,999
So what do yous reckon?
Is it stupid to trench that way?

684
00:17:34,000 --> 00:17:35,759
So what do yous reckon?
Is it stupid to trench that way?

685
00:17:35,840 --> 00:17:35,999
But finding it
is now just guesswork.

686
00:17:36,000 --> 00:17:37,999
But finding it
is now just guesswork.

687
00:17:38,000 --> 00:17:38,239
But finding it
is now just guesswork.

688
00:17:38,320 --> 00:17:39,999
I don't know.
You don't know much, do you?

689
00:17:40,000 --> 00:17:41,079
I don't know.
You don't know much, do you?

690
00:17:41,160 --> 00:17:41,999
(BLEEP) This thing's
not real good for trenching.

691
00:17:42,000 --> 00:17:43,759
(BLEEP) This thing's
not real good for trenching.

692
00:17:43,840 --> 00:17:43,999
She's bloody mixed-up
the level here, innit? Yeah.

693
00:17:44,000 --> 00:17:45,999
She's bloody mixed-up
the level here, innit? Yeah.

694
00:17:46,000 --> 00:17:46,519
She's bloody mixed-up
the level here, innit? Yeah.

695
00:17:46,600 --> 00:17:47,999
Eh? Too mixed-up.

696
00:17:48,000 --> 00:17:49,559
Eh? Too mixed-up.

697
00:17:49,640 --> 00:17:49,999
Well... (SIGHS)
..we have to try a different hole.

698
00:17:50,000 --> 00:17:51,999
Well... (SIGHS)
..we have to try a different hole.

699
00:17:52,000 --> 00:17:52,519
Well... (SIGHS)
..we have to try a different hole.

700
00:17:53,920 --> 00:17:53,999
I'm about as deep as I can go.
Nearly about full depth.

701
00:17:54,000 --> 00:17:55,999
I'm about as deep as I can go.
Nearly about full depth.

702
00:17:56,000 --> 00:17:57,599
I'm about as deep as I can go.
Nearly about full depth.

703
00:17:59,600 --> 00:17:59,999
(BLEEP) to me, anyway.

704
00:18:00,000 --> 00:18:01,919
(BLEEP) to me, anyway.

705
00:18:02,000 --> 00:18:03,999
Former coal miner, Aaron,
is leasing this claim from his family

706
00:18:04,000 --> 00:18:05,999
Former coal miner, Aaron,
is leasing this claim from his family

707
00:18:06,000 --> 00:18:06,039
Former coal miner, Aaron,
is leasing this claim from his family

708
00:18:06,120 --> 00:18:07,999
and needs it to pay off,
so he can buy them out

709
00:18:08,000 --> 00:18:08,919
and needs it to pay off,
so he can buy them out

710
00:18:09,000 --> 00:18:09,999
or they will sell
and Aaron will lose everything.

711
00:18:10,000 --> 00:18:11,999
or they will sell
and Aaron will lose everything.

712
00:18:12,000 --> 00:18:12,599
or they will sell
and Aaron will lose everything.

713
00:18:12,680 --> 00:18:13,999
You can't mine that, Greg. I don't
reckon it'll be viable at all.

714
00:18:14,000 --> 00:18:15,999
You can't mine that, Greg. I don't
reckon it'll be viable at all.

715
00:18:16,000 --> 00:18:17,079
You can't mine that, Greg. I don't
reckon it'll be viable at all.

716
00:18:18,920 --> 00:18:19,999
Aaron needs to rescue this disaster.

717
00:18:20,000 --> 00:18:21,799
Aaron needs to rescue this disaster.

718
00:18:21,880 --> 00:18:21,999
Maybe we put the machine in and go
and drill another one up further.

719
00:18:22,000 --> 00:18:23,999
Maybe we put the machine in and go
and drill another one up further.

720
00:18:24,000 --> 00:18:25,239
Maybe we put the machine in and go
and drill another one up further.

721
00:18:25,320 --> 00:18:25,999
That's why we got it.

722
00:18:26,000 --> 00:18:27,319
That's why we got it.

723
00:18:29,800 --> 00:18:29,999
We've just gotta go where the opal
lives - and it ain't living here.

724
00:18:30,000 --> 00:18:31,999
We've just gotta go where the opal
lives - and it ain't living here.

725
00:18:32,000 --> 00:18:33,999
We've just gotta go where the opal
lives - and it ain't living here.

726
00:18:34,000 --> 00:18:34,199
We've just gotta go where the opal
lives - and it ain't living here.

727
00:18:35,640 --> 00:18:35,999
So, what we're gonna do is,
fill in this hole and then

728
00:18:36,000 --> 00:18:37,999
So, what we're gonna do is,
fill in this hole and then

729
00:18:38,000 --> 00:18:38,239
So, what we're gonna do is,
fill in this hole and then

730
00:18:38,320 --> 00:18:39,999
we'll keep trenching backwards
till we hit where the level
sets a bit more.

731
00:18:40,000 --> 00:18:41,999
we'll keep trenching backwards
till we hit where the level
sets a bit more.

732
00:18:42,000 --> 00:18:42,319
we'll keep trenching backwards
till we hit where the level
sets a bit more.

733
00:18:42,400 --> 00:18:43,999
Then we'll probably
start mining there.

734
00:18:44,000 --> 00:18:44,599
Then we'll probably
start mining there.

735
00:18:49,360 --> 00:18:49,999
He's hoping this second trench

736
00:18:50,000 --> 00:18:51,359
He's hoping this second trench

737
00:18:51,440 --> 00:18:51,999
will reveal a thinner band
of clay and opal.

738
00:18:52,000 --> 00:18:53,999
will reveal a thinner band
of clay and opal.

739
00:18:54,000 --> 00:18:54,319
will reveal a thinner band
of clay and opal.

740
00:19:00,840 --> 00:19:01,999
But still no ironstone boulders.

741
00:19:02,000 --> 00:19:03,639
But still no ironstone boulders.

742
00:19:03,720 --> 00:19:03,999
And no opal.

743
00:19:04,000 --> 00:19:05,319
And no opal.

744
00:19:06,320 --> 00:19:07,999
Just more money down the drain.

745
00:19:08,000 --> 00:19:08,879
Just more money down the drain.

746
00:19:11,480 --> 00:19:11,999
I don't know what to think of it.

747
00:19:12,000 --> 00:19:13,479
I don't know what to think of it.

748
00:19:15,560 --> 00:19:15,999
We're gonna go broke
the way we're going.

749
00:19:16,000 --> 00:19:17,559
We're gonna go broke
the way we're going.

750
00:19:19,280 --> 00:19:19,999
I'll have to have a yarn.

751
00:19:20,000 --> 00:19:21,279
I'll have to have a yarn.

752
00:19:21,360 --> 00:19:21,999
For Aaron, the pressure
is starting to tell.

753
00:19:22,000 --> 00:19:23,999
For Aaron, the pressure
is starting to tell.

754
00:19:24,000 --> 00:19:24,519
For Aaron, the pressure
is starting to tell.

755
00:19:24,600 --> 00:19:25,999
This hole's (BLEEP). It's been
a waste of money and time.

756
00:19:26,000 --> 00:19:27,839
This hole's (BLEEP). It's been
a waste of money and time.

757
00:19:27,920 --> 00:19:27,999
OK, I'm gonna have a cigarette. I'm
stressed. You do that. Calm down.

758
00:19:28,000 --> 00:19:29,999
OK, I'm gonna have a cigarette. I'm
stressed. You do that. Calm down.

759
00:19:30,000 --> 00:19:31,759
OK, I'm gonna have a cigarette. I'm
stressed. You do that. Calm down.

760
00:19:31,840 --> 00:19:31,999
Aaron's hope of keeping
his father's dream alive

761
00:19:32,000 --> 00:19:33,999
Aaron's hope of keeping
his father's dream alive

762
00:19:34,000 --> 00:19:35,199
Aaron's hope of keeping
his father's dream alive

763
00:19:35,280 --> 00:19:35,999
is falling ever further
into a deep hole.

764
00:19:36,000 --> 00:19:37,999
is falling ever further
into a deep hole.

765
00:19:38,000 --> 00:19:39,039
is falling ever further
into a deep hole.

766
00:19:44,480 --> 00:19:45,999
Laying two kilometres
of emergency water pipe

767
00:19:46,000 --> 00:19:47,359
Laying two kilometres
of emergency water pipe

768
00:19:47,440 --> 00:19:47,999
to their agitator wash plant,

769
00:19:48,000 --> 00:19:49,639
to their agitator wash plant,

770
00:19:49,720 --> 00:19:49,999
the Cooke brothers and mate, Gavin,
have hit a snag.

771
00:19:50,000 --> 00:19:51,999
the Cooke brothers and mate, Gavin,
have hit a snag.

772
00:19:52,000 --> 00:19:53,559
the Cooke brothers and mate, Gavin,
have hit a snag.

773
00:19:53,640 --> 00:19:53,999
Mick wants Pete
to start all over again.

774
00:19:54,000 --> 00:19:55,999
Mick wants Pete
to start all over again.

775
00:19:56,000 --> 00:19:56,559
Mick wants Pete
to start all over again.

776
00:19:58,840 --> 00:19:59,999
Why not back there, mate?
You're making it difficult.

777
00:20:00,000 --> 00:20:01,999
Why not back there, mate?
You're making it difficult.

778
00:20:02,000 --> 00:20:02,399
Why not back there, mate?
You're making it difficult.

779
00:20:06,200 --> 00:20:07,999
Mick was driving the excavator.
So, if he dug up telecom,
he'd be responsible.

780
00:20:08,000 --> 00:20:09,999
Mick was driving the excavator.
So, if he dug up telecom,
he'd be responsible.

781
00:20:10,000 --> 00:20:10,599
Mick was driving the excavator.
So, if he dug up telecom,
he'd be responsible.

782
00:20:10,680 --> 00:20:11,999
I reckon it'll be fine but never
mind, we'll do it your way.

783
00:20:12,000 --> 00:20:13,639
I reckon it'll be fine but never
mind, we'll do it your way.

784
00:20:13,720 --> 00:20:13,999
(GROANS) Pain in the ass. He should
have said he wanted it that way.

785
00:20:14,000 --> 00:20:15,999
(GROANS) Pain in the ass. He should
have said he wanted it that way.

786
00:20:16,000 --> 00:20:17,079
(GROANS) Pain in the ass. He should
have said he wanted it that way.

787
00:20:18,640 --> 00:20:19,999
Pete and Gavin will have to drag back
one kilometre of pipe

788
00:20:20,000 --> 00:20:21,999
Pete and Gavin will have to drag back
one kilometre of pipe

789
00:20:22,000 --> 00:20:22,199
Pete and Gavin will have to drag back
one kilometre of pipe

790
00:20:22,280 --> 00:20:23,999
already laid,
and re-route it through the bush.

791
00:20:24,000 --> 00:20:25,479
already laid,
and re-route it through the bush.

792
00:20:26,800 --> 00:20:27,999
All right,
we'll hook on the rope here,

793
00:20:28,000 --> 00:20:29,159
All right,
we'll hook on the rope here,

794
00:20:29,240 --> 00:20:29,999
pull the thing all the way back
out there somewhere

795
00:20:30,000 --> 00:20:31,999
pull the thing all the way back
out there somewhere

796
00:20:32,000 --> 00:20:32,279
pull the thing all the way back
out there somewhere

797
00:20:32,360 --> 00:20:33,999
and can go where he (BLEEPS) wants.
Righto.

798
00:20:34,000 --> 00:20:35,079
and can go where he (BLEEPS) wants.
Righto.

799
00:20:35,160 --> 00:20:35,999
We'll get there in the end,
hopefully...

800
00:20:36,000 --> 00:20:37,159
We'll get there in the end,
hopefully...

801
00:20:37,240 --> 00:20:37,999
(CHUCKLES) ..before we kill
each other.

802
00:20:38,000 --> 00:20:39,439
(CHUCKLES) ..before we kill
each other.

803
00:20:39,520 --> 00:20:39,999
Righto.

804
00:20:40,000 --> 00:20:41,519
Righto.

805
00:20:43,360 --> 00:20:43,999
That's good, Gav.

806
00:20:44,000 --> 00:20:45,359
That's good, Gav.

807
00:20:56,880 --> 00:20:57,999
Two hours later... OK.

808
00:20:58,000 --> 00:20:59,399
Two hours later... OK.

809
00:20:59,480 --> 00:20:59,999
..Mick is finally happy

810
00:21:00,000 --> 00:21:01,999
..Mick is finally happy

811
00:21:02,000 --> 00:21:02,559
..Mick is finally happy

812
00:21:02,640 --> 00:21:03,999
and he can safely bury the pipe.

813
00:21:04,000 --> 00:21:04,639
and he can safely bury the pipe.

814
00:21:06,320 --> 00:21:07,999
One kilometre down, one to go.

815
00:21:08,000 --> 00:21:08,879
One kilometre down, one to go.

816
00:21:11,720 --> 00:21:11,999
But now the boys face
one of their biggest hurdles -

817
00:21:12,000 --> 00:21:13,999
But now the boys face
one of their biggest hurdles -

818
00:21:14,000 --> 00:21:14,959
But now the boys face
one of their biggest hurdles -

819
00:21:15,040 --> 00:21:15,999
crossing the main road.

820
00:21:16,000 --> 00:21:17,039
crossing the main road.

821
00:21:21,360 --> 00:21:21,999
Pete finds a handy culvert.
All right.

822
00:21:22,000 --> 00:21:23,679
Pete finds a handy culvert.
All right.

823
00:21:23,760 --> 00:21:23,999
But getting the pipe
through it safely

824
00:21:24,000 --> 00:21:25,759
But getting the pipe
through it safely

825
00:21:25,840 --> 00:21:25,999
has its own challenges.

826
00:21:26,000 --> 00:21:27,839
has its own challenges.

827
00:21:27,920 --> 00:21:27,999
I need something
so that I can get this pipe.

828
00:21:28,000 --> 00:21:29,999
I need something
so that I can get this pipe.

829
00:21:30,000 --> 00:21:31,759
I need something
so that I can get this pipe.

830
00:21:31,840 --> 00:21:31,999
I've gotta get it at 90 degrees

831
00:21:32,000 --> 00:21:33,839
I've gotta get it at 90 degrees

832
00:21:33,920 --> 00:21:33,999
without putting a cut in it,
if I can avoid it.

833
00:21:34,000 --> 00:21:35,999
without putting a cut in it,
if I can avoid it.

834
00:21:36,000 --> 00:21:36,479
without putting a cut in it,
if I can avoid it.

835
00:21:36,560 --> 00:21:37,999
Here we go,
this is a bit more like it.

836
00:21:38,000 --> 00:21:38,919
Here we go,
this is a bit more like it.

837
00:21:40,840 --> 00:21:41,999
(GRUNTS WITH EFFORT)

838
00:21:42,000 --> 00:21:42,839
(GRUNTS WITH EFFORT)

839
00:21:42,920 --> 00:21:43,999
Something like this would do.

840
00:21:44,000 --> 00:21:45,159
Something like this would do.

841
00:21:45,240 --> 00:21:45,999
Have the pipe run round there.
Yeah, that might work.

842
00:21:46,000 --> 00:21:47,999
Have the pipe run round there.
Yeah, that might work.

843
00:21:48,000 --> 00:21:48,199
Have the pipe run round there.
Yeah, that might work.

844
00:21:54,160 --> 00:21:55,999
Poking it in through there
might do it.

845
00:21:56,000 --> 00:21:56,279
Poking it in through there
might do it.

846
00:21:56,360 --> 00:21:57,999
A discarded wheel hub guides the pipe
safely under the road.

847
00:21:58,000 --> 00:21:59,999
A discarded wheel hub guides the pipe
safely under the road.

848
00:22:00,000 --> 00:22:00,639
A discarded wheel hub guides the pipe
safely under the road.

849
00:22:01,840 --> 00:22:01,999
We'll see how we go.

850
00:22:02,000 --> 00:22:03,959
We'll see how we go.

851
00:22:12,880 --> 00:22:13,999
Finally, on the home stretch,

852
00:22:14,000 --> 00:22:14,879
Finally, on the home stretch,

853
00:22:14,960 --> 00:22:15,999
the last kilometre
is through dense scrubland.

854
00:22:16,000 --> 00:22:17,999
the last kilometre
is through dense scrubland.

855
00:22:18,000 --> 00:22:18,279
the last kilometre
is through dense scrubland.

856
00:22:18,360 --> 00:22:19,999
We've gotta try and get a bearing,

857
00:22:20,000 --> 00:22:20,039
We've gotta try and get a bearing,

858
00:22:20,120 --> 00:22:21,999
take the shortest possible route,
obviously, to save the polypipe.

859
00:22:22,000 --> 00:22:23,519
take the shortest possible route,
obviously, to save the polypipe.

860
00:22:23,600 --> 00:22:23,999
Well, I've got the two waypoints.
OK.

861
00:22:24,000 --> 00:22:25,919
Well, I've got the two waypoints.
OK.

862
00:22:26,000 --> 00:22:27,999
OK, so... Which direction? ..we're
here at the culvert.

863
00:22:28,000 --> 00:22:29,119
OK, so... Which direction? ..we're
here at the culvert.

864
00:22:30,200 --> 00:22:31,999
There's your direction there.

865
00:22:32,000 --> 00:22:32,199
There's your direction there.

866
00:22:41,680 --> 00:22:41,999
Just 15m short of their goal...
(LAUGHS)

867
00:22:42,000 --> 00:22:43,999
Just 15m short of their goal...
(LAUGHS)

868
00:22:44,000 --> 00:22:45,359
Just 15m short of their goal...
(LAUGHS)

869
00:22:47,680 --> 00:22:47,999
..the pipe has run out.

870
00:22:48,000 --> 00:22:49,679
..the pipe has run out.

871
00:22:49,760 --> 00:22:49,999
We're a bit short in our estimate.

872
00:22:50,000 --> 00:22:51,959
We're a bit short in our estimate.

873
00:22:52,040 --> 00:22:53,999
We gotta go to town and get another
300m of pipe, really.

874
00:22:54,000 --> 00:22:55,959
We gotta go to town and get another
300m of pipe, really.

875
00:22:56,040 --> 00:22:57,999
That...
That GPS thing must have lied.

876
00:22:58,000 --> 00:22:58,519
That...
That GPS thing must have lied.

877
00:23:10,600 --> 00:23:11,999
Justin and fiancee, Becky's,
hydraulic pipe nightmare...

878
00:23:12,000 --> 00:23:13,919
Justin and fiancee, Becky's,
hydraulic pipe nightmare...

879
00:23:14,000 --> 00:23:15,999
I can't believe it, eh, Beck?
(SIGHS)

880
00:23:16,000 --> 00:23:16,199
I can't believe it, eh, Beck?
(SIGHS)

881
00:23:16,280 --> 00:23:17,999
..is continuing.
Unable to reach a mechanic,

882
00:23:18,000 --> 00:23:19,799
..is continuing.
Unable to reach a mechanic,

883
00:23:19,880 --> 00:23:19,999
the rookies must fix
the problem themselves.

884
00:23:20,000 --> 00:23:21,999
the rookies must fix
the problem themselves.

885
00:23:22,000 --> 00:23:22,479
the rookies must fix
the problem themselves.

886
00:23:23,920 --> 00:23:23,999
It's gonna be a messy job.
Oh, it's gonna be a beast
of a job, that one.

887
00:23:24,000 --> 00:23:25,999
It's gonna be a messy job.
Oh, it's gonna be a beast
of a job, that one.

888
00:23:26,000 --> 00:23:27,519
It's gonna be a messy job.
Oh, it's gonna be a beast
of a job, that one.

889
00:23:28,960 --> 00:23:29,999
Before he can remove
the damaged pipe,

890
00:23:30,000 --> 00:23:31,479
Before he can remove
the damaged pipe,

891
00:23:31,560 --> 00:23:31,999
Justin must clean the area around it.

892
00:23:32,000 --> 00:23:33,999
Justin must clean the area around it.

893
00:23:34,000 --> 00:23:34,279
Justin must clean the area around it.

894
00:23:34,360 --> 00:23:35,999
To keep mining,
I need to get this fixed. (GROANS)

895
00:23:36,000 --> 00:23:37,879
To keep mining,
I need to get this fixed. (GROANS)

896
00:23:37,960 --> 00:23:37,999
We don't really have the right tools
for anything, really.

897
00:23:38,000 --> 00:23:39,999
We don't really have the right tools
for anything, really.

898
00:23:40,000 --> 00:23:41,919
We don't really have the right tools
for anything, really.

899
00:23:42,000 --> 00:23:43,999
We're just sort of
improvising at the moment.

900
00:23:44,000 --> 00:23:44,839
We're just sort of
improvising at the moment.

901
00:23:44,920 --> 00:23:45,999
It's really important you don't
allow dirt into the actual pump.

902
00:23:46,000 --> 00:23:47,999
It's really important you don't
allow dirt into the actual pump.

903
00:23:48,080 --> 00:23:49,999
I've gotta make sure
that it's all clean

904
00:23:50,000 --> 00:23:50,079
I've gotta make sure
that it's all clean

905
00:23:50,160 --> 00:23:51,999
and then
I wanna try and take it off.

906
00:23:52,000 --> 00:23:52,399
and then
I wanna try and take it off.

907
00:23:52,480 --> 00:23:53,999
I cannot believe this, eh?

908
00:23:54,000 --> 00:23:54,479
I cannot believe this, eh?

909
00:23:55,720 --> 00:23:55,999
A-ha. There it is.

910
00:23:56,000 --> 00:23:57,879
A-ha. There it is.

911
00:23:59,120 --> 00:23:59,999
(GRUNTS) That's it.
That's the culprit.

912
00:24:00,000 --> 00:24:01,999
(GRUNTS) That's it.
That's the culprit.

913
00:24:02,000 --> 00:24:02,679
(GRUNTS) That's it.
That's the culprit.

914
00:24:02,760 --> 00:24:03,999
Completely wrecked.

915
00:24:04,000 --> 00:24:05,679
Completely wrecked.

916
00:24:05,760 --> 00:24:05,999
We've gotta get back into town
as quick as we can, Beck.

917
00:24:06,000 --> 00:24:07,999
We've gotta get back into town
as quick as we can, Beck.

918
00:24:08,000 --> 00:24:08,439
We've gotta get back into town
as quick as we can, Beck.

919
00:24:10,680 --> 00:24:11,999
Next stop, Coober Pedy.

920
00:24:12,000 --> 00:24:12,839
Next stop, Coober Pedy.

921
00:24:12,920 --> 00:24:13,999
A 64km round-trip
to track down a mechanic,

922
00:24:14,000 --> 00:24:15,999
A 64km round-trip
to track down a mechanic,

923
00:24:16,000 --> 00:24:17,159
A 64km round-trip
to track down a mechanic,

924
00:24:17,240 --> 00:24:17,999
wasting yet more
valuable mining time.

925
00:24:18,000 --> 00:24:19,999
wasting yet more
valuable mining time.

926
00:24:20,000 --> 00:24:20,679
wasting yet more
valuable mining time.

927
00:24:23,360 --> 00:24:23,999
See, we might be able
to weld up that fitting

928
00:24:24,000 --> 00:24:25,999
See, we might be able
to weld up that fitting

929
00:24:26,000 --> 00:24:26,039
See, we might be able
to weld up that fitting

930
00:24:26,120 --> 00:24:27,999
onto another one of mine.

931
00:24:28,000 --> 00:24:28,119
onto another one of mine.

932
00:24:28,200 --> 00:24:29,999
I can get this welded up by
tomorrow.

933
00:24:30,000 --> 00:24:30,119
I can get this welded up by
tomorrow.

934
00:24:30,200 --> 00:24:31,999
Yeah, let's get that one done.

935
00:24:32,000 --> 00:24:32,039
Yeah, let's get that one done.

936
00:24:32,120 --> 00:24:33,999
That would help us out heaps.
Yeah, no worries, mate. All good.

937
00:24:34,000 --> 00:24:35,519
That would help us out heaps.
Yeah, no worries, mate. All good.

938
00:24:37,440 --> 00:24:37,999
A whole day of mining has been lost.

939
00:24:38,000 --> 00:24:39,999
A whole day of mining has been lost.

940
00:24:40,000 --> 00:24:40,679
A whole day of mining has been lost.

941
00:24:44,480 --> 00:24:45,999
Next day, Justin and Becky

942
00:24:46,000 --> 00:24:46,479
Next day, Justin and Becky

943
00:24:46,560 --> 00:24:47,999
are keen to make this fix
a quick one.

944
00:24:48,000 --> 00:24:49,679
are keen to make this fix
a quick one.

945
00:24:49,760 --> 00:24:49,999
All right, it's gonna be difficult.
(GRUNTS)

946
00:24:50,000 --> 00:24:51,999
All right, it's gonna be difficult.
(GRUNTS)

947
00:24:52,000 --> 00:24:52,439
All right, it's gonna be difficult.
(GRUNTS)

948
00:24:54,960 --> 00:24:55,999
Can you see that pipe? Yep.
What you do is hold that pipe.

949
00:24:56,000 --> 00:24:57,999
Can you see that pipe? Yep.
What you do is hold that pipe.

950
00:24:58,000 --> 00:24:58,399
Can you see that pipe? Yep.
What you do is hold that pipe.

951
00:25:00,240 --> 00:25:01,999
Ah.

952
00:25:02,000 --> 00:25:02,239
Ah.

953
00:25:03,800 --> 00:25:03,999
OK, there...

954
00:25:04,000 --> 00:25:05,639
OK, there...

955
00:25:09,360 --> 00:25:09,999
Maybe just do one nut first
so you have...

956
00:25:10,000 --> 00:25:11,599
Maybe just do one nut first
so you have...

957
00:25:11,680 --> 00:25:11,999
Maybe I'll just do it myself
for a second, hang on.

958
00:25:12,000 --> 00:25:13,999
Maybe I'll just do it myself
for a second, hang on.

959
00:25:14,000 --> 00:25:14,479
Maybe I'll just do it myself
for a second, hang on.

960
00:25:15,040 --> 00:25:15,999
(GRUNTS) No need to get cranky.
Yeah, I don't need

961
00:25:16,000 --> 00:25:17,919
(GRUNTS) No need to get cranky.
Yeah, I don't need

962
00:25:18,000 --> 00:25:19,999
a bit of your advice
every 0.4 of a second.

963
00:25:20,000 --> 00:25:20,519
a bit of your advice
every 0.4 of a second.

964
00:25:20,600 --> 00:25:21,999
I'm not. I'm listening to you whinge
every 0.4 of a second. OK?

965
00:25:22,000 --> 00:25:23,999
I'm not. I'm listening to you whinge
every 0.4 of a second. OK?

966
00:25:24,000 --> 00:25:24,199
I'm not. I'm listening to you whinge
every 0.4 of a second. OK?

967
00:25:24,280 --> 00:25:25,999
Got it. I'm certainly not trying
to prove you wrong.

968
00:25:26,000 --> 00:25:26,959
Got it. I'm certainly not trying
to prove you wrong.

969
00:25:27,040 --> 00:25:27,999
I'm trying to help. When your arm's
deep in diesel (BLEEP)

970
00:25:28,000 --> 00:25:29,599
I'm trying to help. When your arm's
deep in diesel (BLEEP)

971
00:25:29,680 --> 00:25:29,999
inside of a motor, you know,
you can't coach someone else

972
00:25:30,000 --> 00:25:31,999
inside of a motor, you know,
you can't coach someone else

973
00:25:32,000 --> 00:25:32,879
inside of a motor, you know,
you can't coach someone else

974
00:25:32,960 --> 00:25:33,999
while you're trying to concentrate.
I wasn't coaching. I can't coach.

975
00:25:34,000 --> 00:25:35,999
while you're trying to concentrate.
I wasn't coaching. I can't coach.

976
00:25:36,000 --> 00:25:36,799
while you're trying to concentrate.
I wasn't coaching. I can't coach.

977
00:25:36,880 --> 00:25:37,999
If it came across too hard because
you were asking too many questions,
then sorry.

978
00:25:38,000 --> 00:25:39,999
If it came across too hard because
you were asking too many questions,
then sorry.

979
00:25:40,000 --> 00:25:41,399
If it came across too hard because
you were asking too many questions,
then sorry.

980
00:25:48,760 --> 00:25:49,999
Now, we're down a day-and-a-half.
So, a bit disappointing.

981
00:25:50,000 --> 00:25:51,999
Now, we're down a day-and-a-half.
So, a bit disappointing.

982
00:25:52,000 --> 00:25:52,559
Now, we're down a day-and-a-half.
So, a bit disappointing.

983
00:25:52,640 --> 00:25:53,999
The loss of time mining,
and the $500 repair,

984
00:25:54,000 --> 00:25:55,999
The loss of time mining,
and the $500 repair,

985
00:25:56,000 --> 00:25:56,519
The loss of time mining,
and the $500 repair,

986
00:25:56,600 --> 00:25:57,999
pushes Justin and Becky
further to the brink.

987
00:25:58,000 --> 00:25:59,959
pushes Justin and Becky
further to the brink.

988
00:26:00,040 --> 00:26:01,999
It's definitely worth
having a look now.

989
00:26:02,000 --> 00:26:02,319
It's definitely worth
having a look now.

990
00:26:02,400 --> 00:26:03,999
Finding opal is now make or break.

991
00:26:04,000 --> 00:26:05,999
Finding opal is now make or break.

992
00:26:06,000 --> 00:26:06,239
Finding opal is now make or break.

993
00:26:14,200 --> 00:26:15,999
Whoa! Oh! There's a pipe!

994
00:26:16,000 --> 00:26:16,719
Whoa! Oh! There's a pipe!

995
00:26:16,800 --> 00:26:17,999
(GASPS) Beck, that's a pipe.
Oh, my God.

996
00:26:18,000 --> 00:26:19,879
(GASPS) Beck, that's a pipe.
Oh, my God.

997
00:26:21,880 --> 00:26:21,999
That's a belemnite.

998
00:26:22,000 --> 00:26:23,879
That's a belemnite.

999
00:26:23,960 --> 00:26:23,999
Highly-priced, rare belemnite pipes

1000
00:26:24,000 --> 00:26:25,999
Highly-priced, rare belemnite pipes

1001
00:26:26,000 --> 00:26:26,879
Highly-priced, rare belemnite pipes

1002
00:26:26,960 --> 00:26:27,999
are the backbones
of ancient cuttlefish

1003
00:26:28,000 --> 00:26:29,439
are the backbones
of ancient cuttlefish

1004
00:26:29,520 --> 00:26:29,999
fossilised in opal, in a process
taking millions of years.

1005
00:26:30,000 --> 00:26:31,999
fossilised in opal, in a process
taking millions of years.

1006
00:26:32,000 --> 00:26:33,999
fossilised in opal, in a process
taking millions of years.

1007
00:26:34,000 --> 00:26:34,399
fossilised in opal, in a process
taking millions of years.

1008
00:26:34,480 --> 00:26:35,999
The most valuable ever found
was worth a cool $1 million.

1009
00:26:36,000 --> 00:26:37,999
The most valuable ever found
was worth a cool $1 million.

1010
00:26:38,000 --> 00:26:39,119
The most valuable ever found
was worth a cool $1 million.

1011
00:26:39,200 --> 00:26:39,999
(INDISTINCT SPEECH)

1012
00:26:40,000 --> 00:26:40,559
(INDISTINCT SPEECH)

1013
00:26:40,640 --> 00:26:41,999
This is not the first belemnite pipe
Justin has unearthed.

1014
00:26:42,000 --> 00:26:43,999
This is not the first belemnite pipe
Justin has unearthed.

1015
00:26:44,000 --> 00:26:45,039
This is not the first belemnite pipe
Justin has unearthed.

1016
00:26:45,120 --> 00:26:45,999
Do you see that? Yeah.

1017
00:26:46,000 --> 00:26:47,119
Do you see that? Yeah.

1018
00:26:47,200 --> 00:26:47,999
I think I might have moved it. Oh!

1019
00:26:48,000 --> 00:26:49,759
I think I might have moved it. Oh!

1020
00:26:49,840 --> 00:26:49,999
But it didn't end well. (GROANS)

1021
00:26:50,000 --> 00:26:51,839
But it didn't end well. (GROANS)

1022
00:26:51,920 --> 00:26:51,999
I broke it. No?! Oh, no!

1023
00:26:52,000 --> 00:26:53,999
I broke it. No?! Oh, no!

1024
00:26:54,000 --> 00:26:55,439
I broke it. No?! Oh, no!

1025
00:26:55,520 --> 00:26:55,999
So, you gotta be really careful.

1026
00:26:56,000 --> 00:26:57,639
So, you gotta be really careful.

1027
00:26:57,720 --> 00:26:57,999
Just make sure that you get it out
in one big chunk.

1028
00:26:58,000 --> 00:26:59,999
Just make sure that you get it out
in one big chunk.

1029
00:27:00,000 --> 00:27:00,799
Just make sure that you get it out
in one big chunk.

1030
00:27:02,120 --> 00:27:03,999
If you crack it, that's it.

1031
00:27:04,000 --> 00:27:04,119
If you crack it, that's it.

1032
00:27:06,440 --> 00:27:07,999
(GROANS)

1033
00:27:08,000 --> 00:27:08,439
(GROANS)

1034
00:27:12,080 --> 00:27:13,999
There we go. In one...nice piece.

1035
00:27:14,000 --> 00:27:15,999
There we go. In one...nice piece.

1036
00:27:16,000 --> 00:27:16,799
There we go. In one...nice piece.

1037
00:27:16,880 --> 00:27:17,999
It's so heavy. I wanna hold it.
I wanna hold the belemnite baby.

1038
00:27:18,000 --> 00:27:19,999
It's so heavy. I wanna hold it.
I wanna hold the belemnite baby.

1039
00:27:20,000 --> 00:27:20,999
It's so heavy. I wanna hold it.
I wanna hold the belemnite baby.

1040
00:27:22,080 --> 00:27:23,999
Can I have that? Can I hold it?
Look, it's crystal. I know.

1041
00:27:24,000 --> 00:27:25,799
Can I have that? Can I hold it?
Look, it's crystal. I know.

1042
00:27:25,880 --> 00:27:25,999
Don't drop it. Don't drop it.
I know.

1043
00:27:26,000 --> 00:27:27,999
Don't drop it. Don't drop it.
I know.

1044
00:27:28,000 --> 00:27:28,799
Don't drop it. Don't drop it.
I know.

1045
00:27:30,240 --> 00:27:31,999
Ooh, it goes back into the rock.

1046
00:27:32,000 --> 00:27:32,519
Ooh, it goes back into the rock.

1047
00:27:32,600 --> 00:27:33,999
I know. (SIGHS)

1048
00:27:34,000 --> 00:27:34,599
I know. (SIGHS)

1049
00:27:34,680 --> 00:27:35,999
What a treat.
At the very end of this trip,

1050
00:27:36,000 --> 00:27:36,839
What a treat.
At the very end of this trip,

1051
00:27:38,200 --> 00:27:39,999
bang, when we were least expecting
it,

1052
00:27:40,000 --> 00:27:40,399
bang, when we were least expecting
it,

1053
00:27:40,480 --> 00:27:41,999
we found a bloody good pipe.

1054
00:27:42,000 --> 00:27:42,479
we found a bloody good pipe.

1055
00:27:48,720 --> 00:27:49,999
1,200 kilometres to the east,

1056
00:27:50,000 --> 00:27:51,039
1,200 kilometres to the east,

1057
00:27:51,120 --> 00:27:51,999
the Cooke brothers' pipe dream
is turning into a nightmare.

1058
00:27:52,000 --> 00:27:53,999
the Cooke brothers' pipe dream
is turning into a nightmare.

1059
00:27:54,000 --> 00:27:55,079
the Cooke brothers' pipe dream
is turning into a nightmare.

1060
00:27:55,160 --> 00:27:55,999
You're making it hard on me, Gav.

1061
00:27:56,000 --> 00:27:57,159
You're making it hard on me, Gav.

1062
00:27:57,240 --> 00:27:57,999
The two kilometres of water pipe
they desperately need

1063
00:27:58,000 --> 00:27:59,799
The two kilometres of water pipe
they desperately need

1064
00:27:59,880 --> 00:27:59,999
to restart their operation
is 15m short,

1065
00:28:00,000 --> 00:28:01,999
to restart their operation
is 15m short,

1066
00:28:02,000 --> 00:28:03,719
to restart their operation
is 15m short,

1067
00:28:03,800 --> 00:28:03,999
meaning more pipe, more time,
and more money.

1068
00:28:04,000 --> 00:28:05,999
meaning more pipe, more time,
and more money.

1069
00:28:06,000 --> 00:28:07,959
meaning more pipe, more time,
and more money.

1070
00:28:08,040 --> 00:28:09,999
Even then, they don't know
if their pipe plan will work.

1071
00:28:10,000 --> 00:28:11,999
Even then, they don't know
if their pipe plan will work.

1072
00:28:12,000 --> 00:28:12,319
Even then, they don't know
if their pipe plan will work.

1073
00:28:12,400 --> 00:28:13,999
I'm not sure how much of a flow
we'll have at this end.

1074
00:28:14,000 --> 00:28:15,519
I'm not sure how much of a flow
we'll have at this end.

1075
00:28:15,600 --> 00:28:15,999
I don't think
it'll be a huge amount.

1076
00:28:16,000 --> 00:28:17,599
I don't think
it'll be a huge amount.

1077
00:28:17,680 --> 00:28:17,999
We need maximum water when we first
put the truckload of dirt in.

1078
00:28:18,000 --> 00:28:19,999
We need maximum water when we first
put the truckload of dirt in.

1079
00:28:20,000 --> 00:28:20,839
We need maximum water when we first
put the truckload of dirt in.

1080
00:28:23,400 --> 00:28:23,999
As the final join is made,

1081
00:28:24,000 --> 00:28:25,559
As the final join is made,

1082
00:28:25,640 --> 00:28:25,999
Pete's still worried,
the main's water pressure

1083
00:28:26,000 --> 00:28:27,999
Pete's still worried,
the main's water pressure

1084
00:28:28,000 --> 00:28:28,039
Pete's still worried,
the main's water pressure

1085
00:28:28,120 --> 00:28:29,999
won't be up to task. Righto.

1086
00:28:30,000 --> 00:28:30,439
won't be up to task. Righto.

1087
00:28:30,520 --> 00:28:31,999
1,700m of polypipes it ended up
being to get here

1088
00:28:32,000 --> 00:28:33,999
1,700m of polypipes it ended up
being to get here

1089
00:28:34,000 --> 00:28:34,839
1,700m of polypipes it ended up
being to get here

1090
00:28:34,920 --> 00:28:35,999
and that's a lot of friction.

1091
00:28:36,000 --> 00:28:37,359
and that's a lot of friction.

1092
00:28:37,440 --> 00:28:37,999
Pete waits at the wash plant

1093
00:28:38,000 --> 00:28:39,439
Pete waits at the wash plant

1094
00:28:39,520 --> 00:28:39,999
while, nearly two kilometres away,
Mick turns on the mains.

1095
00:28:40,000 --> 00:28:41,999
while, nearly two kilometres away,
Mick turns on the mains.

1096
00:28:42,000 --> 00:28:42,999
while, nearly two kilometres away,
Mick turns on the mains.

1097
00:28:43,080 --> 00:28:43,999
Righto. It's coming on now.

1098
00:28:44,000 --> 00:28:45,079
Righto. It's coming on now.

1099
00:28:46,760 --> 00:28:47,999
It will take nearly five minutes
before they know

1100
00:28:48,000 --> 00:28:49,719
It will take nearly five minutes
before they know

1101
00:28:49,800 --> 00:28:49,999
if it's been a success.
Look at that meter spin.

1102
00:28:50,000 --> 00:28:51,999
if it's been a success.
Look at that meter spin.

1103
00:28:52,000 --> 00:28:52,959
if it's been a success.
Look at that meter spin.

1104
00:28:56,760 --> 00:28:57,999
We'll hear from them in a minute,
unless it pops off somewhere.

1105
00:28:58,000 --> 00:28:59,879
We'll hear from them in a minute,
unless it pops off somewhere.

1106
00:29:01,960 --> 00:29:01,999
Six joints, nearly two kilometres
of pipe over rough bushland

1107
00:29:02,000 --> 00:29:03,999
Six joints, nearly two kilometres
of pipe over rough bushland

1108
00:29:04,000 --> 00:29:05,999
Six joints, nearly two kilometres
of pipe over rough bushland

1109
00:29:06,000 --> 00:29:06,919
Six joints, nearly two kilometres
of pipe over rough bushland

1110
00:29:07,000 --> 00:29:07,999
and under a main road,
it's the moment of truth.

1111
00:29:08,000 --> 00:29:09,999
and under a main road,
it's the moment of truth.

1112
00:29:10,000 --> 00:29:10,479
and under a main road,
it's the moment of truth.

1113
00:29:24,640 --> 00:29:25,999
Whoo-hoo! Whoo-hoo! (LAUGHS)

1114
00:29:26,000 --> 00:29:26,599
Whoo-hoo! Whoo-hoo! (LAUGHS)

1115
00:29:27,960 --> 00:29:27,999
Yay! OK, it's coming out of
the end of the pipe.

1116
00:29:28,000 --> 00:29:29,999
Yay! OK, it's coming out of
the end of the pipe.

1117
00:29:30,000 --> 00:29:31,519
Yay! OK, it's coming out of
the end of the pipe.

1118
00:29:31,600 --> 00:29:31,999
Pretty good flow, pretty good.
Whoo-hoo! Very good.

1119
00:29:32,000 --> 00:29:33,999
Pretty good flow, pretty good.
Whoo-hoo! Very good.

1120
00:29:34,000 --> 00:29:34,839
Pretty good flow, pretty good.
Whoo-hoo! Very good.

1121
00:29:34,920 --> 00:29:35,999
With a flow of 50 litres a minute...

1122
00:29:36,000 --> 00:29:37,359
With a flow of 50 litres a minute...

1123
00:29:37,440 --> 00:29:37,999
Mission successful.

1124
00:29:38,000 --> 00:29:39,439
Mission successful.

1125
00:29:39,520 --> 00:29:39,999
..the Cookes are back in business.

1126
00:29:40,000 --> 00:29:41,719
..the Cookes are back in business.

1127
00:29:49,440 --> 00:29:49,999
The Boulder Boys
have spent four weeks

1128
00:29:50,000 --> 00:29:51,959
The Boulder Boys
have spent four weeks

1129
00:29:52,040 --> 00:29:53,999
and $5,000 in fuel

1130
00:29:54,000 --> 00:29:54,279
and $5,000 in fuel

1131
00:29:54,360 --> 00:29:55,999
digging the pit - and found nothing.

1132
00:29:56,000 --> 00:29:57,279
digging the pit - and found nothing.

1133
00:29:57,360 --> 00:29:57,999
Aaron has a tough decision to make.

1134
00:29:58,000 --> 00:29:59,839
Aaron has a tough decision to make.

1135
00:29:59,920 --> 00:29:59,999
I've seen enough of this.
You have? Yes.

1136
00:30:00,000 --> 00:30:01,999
I've seen enough of this.
You have? Yes.

1137
00:30:02,000 --> 00:30:02,519
I've seen enough of this.
You have? Yes.

1138
00:30:03,920 --> 00:30:03,999
OK. So, it's drill day.
Yes. All right.

1139
00:30:04,000 --> 00:30:05,999
OK. So, it's drill day.
Yes. All right.

1140
00:30:06,000 --> 00:30:07,199
OK. So, it's drill day.
Yes. All right.

1141
00:30:07,280 --> 00:30:07,999
And if three of us get into it,
we'll get three hours a day.

1142
00:30:08,000 --> 00:30:09,999
And if three of us get into it,
we'll get three hours a day.

1143
00:30:10,000 --> 00:30:10,399
And if three of us get into it,
we'll get three hours a day.

1144
00:30:10,480 --> 00:30:11,999
Well, we'll just do it.

1145
00:30:12,000 --> 00:30:12,839
Well, we'll just do it.

1146
00:30:12,920 --> 00:30:13,999
They abandon The Pit.

1147
00:30:14,000 --> 00:30:15,279
They abandon The Pit.

1148
00:30:15,360 --> 00:30:15,999
Spent five grand on diesel and it's
a dud hole.

1149
00:30:16,000 --> 00:30:17,719
Spent five grand on diesel and it's
a dud hole.

1150
00:30:17,800 --> 00:30:17,999
It's a waste of time and money.

1151
00:30:18,000 --> 00:30:19,999
It's a waste of time and money.

1152
00:30:20,000 --> 00:30:20,119
It's a waste of time and money.

1153
00:30:21,800 --> 00:30:21,999
The team go back to basics,

1154
00:30:22,000 --> 00:30:23,999
The team go back to basics,

1155
00:30:24,000 --> 00:30:24,359
The team go back to basics,

1156
00:30:24,440 --> 00:30:25,999
prospecting a different part
of the Dragonfly claim

1157
00:30:26,000 --> 00:30:27,199
prospecting a different part
of the Dragonfly claim

1158
00:30:27,280 --> 00:30:27,999
with their 40-year-old Caldwell
drill.

1159
00:30:28,000 --> 00:30:29,999
with their 40-year-old Caldwell
drill.

1160
00:30:30,000 --> 00:30:30,319
with their 40-year-old Caldwell
drill.

1161
00:30:30,400 --> 00:30:31,999
We know that ground ain't good,
where we've done the big pit

1162
00:30:32,000 --> 00:30:33,399
We know that ground ain't good,
where we've done the big pit

1163
00:30:33,480 --> 00:30:33,999
We're gonna put a series
of holes heading that way.

1164
00:30:34,000 --> 00:30:35,999
We're gonna put a series
of holes heading that way.

1165
00:30:36,000 --> 00:30:36,159
We're gonna put a series
of holes heading that way.

1166
00:30:37,120 --> 00:30:37,999
The old Caldwell drill
can dig test holes

1167
00:30:38,000 --> 00:30:39,999
The old Caldwell drill
can dig test holes

1168
00:30:40,000 --> 00:30:40,079
The old Caldwell drill
can dig test holes

1169
00:30:40,160 --> 00:30:41,999
down to 24m deep.

1170
00:30:42,000 --> 00:30:42,999
down to 24m deep.

1171
00:30:43,080 --> 00:30:43,999
If it pulls up signs of opal, they
will bring in the excavator and
bulldozer.

1172
00:30:44,000 --> 00:30:45,999
If it pulls up signs of opal, they
will bring in the excavator and
bulldozer.

1173
00:30:46,000 --> 00:30:47,439
If it pulls up signs of opal, they
will bring in the excavator and
bulldozer.

1174
00:30:49,040 --> 00:30:49,999
Don't stand there, Ron, eh? Watch
out there, Ron.

1175
00:30:50,000 --> 00:30:51,999
Don't stand there, Ron, eh? Watch
out there, Ron.

1176
00:30:52,000 --> 00:30:52,799
Don't stand there, Ron, eh? Watch
out there, Ron.

1177
00:30:52,880 --> 00:30:53,999
But the clumsy machine is dangerous

1178
00:30:54,000 --> 00:30:55,239
But the clumsy machine is dangerous

1179
00:30:55,320 --> 00:30:55,999
and has seriously injured people
in the past.

1180
00:30:56,000 --> 00:30:57,999
and has seriously injured people
in the past.

1181
00:30:58,000 --> 00:30:58,519
and has seriously injured people
in the past.

1182
00:30:58,600 --> 00:30:59,999
Now how are we hanging?
Right? Yeah.

1183
00:31:00,000 --> 00:31:01,359
Now how are we hanging?
Right? Yeah.

1184
00:31:05,960 --> 00:31:05,999
It is dangerous. You gotta watch
your hand, fingers, everything.

1185
00:31:06,000 --> 00:31:07,999
It is dangerous. You gotta watch
your hand, fingers, everything.

1186
00:31:08,000 --> 00:31:08,959
It is dangerous. You gotta watch
your hand, fingers, everything.

1187
00:31:09,040 --> 00:31:09,999
And if anyone's around it, you gotta
explain to 'em what's going on.

1188
00:31:10,000 --> 00:31:11,999
And if anyone's around it, you gotta
explain to 'em what's going on.

1189
00:31:12,000 --> 00:31:12,319
And if anyone's around it, you gotta
explain to 'em what's going on.

1190
00:31:17,880 --> 00:31:17,999
At the end of a ten-metre arm,

1191
00:31:18,000 --> 00:31:19,879
At the end of a ten-metre arm,

1192
00:31:19,960 --> 00:31:19,999
the 1.7-cubic-metre bucket rotates,

1193
00:31:20,000 --> 00:31:21,999
the 1.7-cubic-metre bucket rotates,

1194
00:31:22,000 --> 00:31:22,999
the 1.7-cubic-metre bucket rotates,

1195
00:31:23,080 --> 00:31:23,999
digging out over a ton of earth
at a time.

1196
00:31:24,000 --> 00:31:25,479
digging out over a ton of earth
at a time.

1197
00:31:26,720 --> 00:31:27,999
On the surface,
as the bucket ascends,

1198
00:31:28,000 --> 00:31:29,319
On the surface,
as the bucket ascends,

1199
00:31:29,400 --> 00:31:29,999
Greg attaches a release wire
to empty the dirt.

1200
00:31:30,000 --> 00:31:31,999
Greg attaches a release wire
to empty the dirt.

1201
00:31:32,000 --> 00:31:32,399
Greg attaches a release wire
to empty the dirt.

1202
00:31:35,520 --> 00:31:35,999
That's yellow.

1203
00:31:36,000 --> 00:31:37,519
That's yellow.

1204
00:31:39,280 --> 00:31:39,999
He doesn't like yellow.

1205
00:31:40,000 --> 00:31:41,439
He doesn't like yellow.

1206
00:31:41,520 --> 00:31:41,999
A bit mellow, yellow. (LAUGHS)

1207
00:31:42,000 --> 00:31:43,999
A bit mellow, yellow. (LAUGHS)

1208
00:31:44,000 --> 00:31:44,279
A bit mellow, yellow. (LAUGHS)

1209
00:31:45,720 --> 00:31:45,999
Aaron is pushing hard to find opal.

1210
00:31:46,000 --> 00:31:47,999
Aaron is pushing hard to find opal.

1211
00:31:48,000 --> 00:31:48,759
Aaron is pushing hard to find opal.

1212
00:31:51,520 --> 00:31:51,999
What's smoking? What?

1213
00:31:52,000 --> 00:31:53,999
What's smoking? What?

1214
00:31:54,000 --> 00:31:54,119
What's smoking? What?

1215
00:31:54,200 --> 00:31:55,999
Go get Ron.

1216
00:31:56,000 --> 00:31:56,119
Go get Ron.

1217
00:31:56,960 --> 00:31:57,999
An out-of-control engine fire
could destroy the entire drill.

1218
00:31:58,000 --> 00:31:59,999
An out-of-control engine fire
could destroy the entire drill.

1219
00:32:00,000 --> 00:32:01,599
An out-of-control engine fire
could destroy the entire drill.

1220
00:32:01,680 --> 00:32:01,999
(INDISTINCT SPEECH) Greg!

1221
00:32:02,000 --> 00:32:03,999
(INDISTINCT SPEECH) Greg!

1222
00:32:04,000 --> 00:32:04,159
(INDISTINCT SPEECH) Greg!

1223
00:32:05,680 --> 00:32:05,999
Aaron can't let go
of the brake handle to help.

1224
00:32:06,000 --> 00:32:07,999
Aaron can't let go
of the brake handle to help.

1225
00:32:08,000 --> 00:32:08,439
Aaron can't let go
of the brake handle to help.

1226
00:32:09,440 --> 00:32:09,999
Wait a sec.
Greg disconnects the battery.

1227
00:32:10,000 --> 00:32:11,999
Wait a sec.
Greg disconnects the battery.

1228
00:32:12,000 --> 00:32:12,159
Wait a sec.
Greg disconnects the battery.

1229
00:32:12,240 --> 00:32:13,999
Greg! That's it, take it all off.
But the truck is still smoking.

1230
00:32:14,000 --> 00:32:15,919
Greg! That's it, take it all off.
But the truck is still smoking.

1231
00:32:16,000 --> 00:32:17,999
What's wrong, mate?
Gonna have a fire, electrical.

1232
00:32:18,000 --> 00:32:18,879
What's wrong, mate?
Gonna have a fire, electrical.

1233
00:32:18,960 --> 00:32:19,999
Go get your fire extinguisher
on the dozer.

1234
00:32:20,000 --> 00:32:21,319
Go get your fire extinguisher
on the dozer.

1235
00:32:21,400 --> 00:32:21,999
Yeah, have a look at it, Ron.

1236
00:32:22,000 --> 00:32:23,399
Yeah, have a look at it, Ron.

1237
00:32:23,480 --> 00:32:23,999
(MACHINE CREAKING)

1238
00:32:24,000 --> 00:32:25,479
(MACHINE CREAKING)

1239
00:32:31,560 --> 00:32:31,999
What's going on here?
Is there a starter motor there?

1240
00:32:32,000 --> 00:32:33,999
What's going on here?
Is there a starter motor there?

1241
00:32:34,000 --> 00:32:34,359
What's going on here?
Is there a starter motor there?

1242
00:32:34,440 --> 00:32:35,999
It's electrical. Just disconnect
the battery, mate.

1243
00:32:36,000 --> 00:32:37,319
It's electrical. Just disconnect
the battery, mate.

1244
00:32:37,400 --> 00:32:37,999
I have. Oh, well, that's all right.

1245
00:32:38,000 --> 00:32:39,879
I have. Oh, well, that's all right.

1246
00:32:39,960 --> 00:32:39,999
We've had a short.
I could smell something before, eh?

1247
00:32:40,000 --> 00:32:41,999
We've had a short.
I could smell something before, eh?

1248
00:32:42,000 --> 00:32:43,519
We've had a short.
I could smell something before, eh?

1249
00:32:46,440 --> 00:32:47,999
What is it? Is it a short, a dead
short?

1250
00:32:48,000 --> 00:32:48,959
What is it? Is it a short, a dead
short?

1251
00:32:49,040 --> 00:32:49,999
Yeah. Where was it?

1252
00:32:50,000 --> 00:32:51,439
Yeah. Where was it?

1253
00:32:51,520 --> 00:32:51,999
Oh, there it is. It's in your wire
here.

1254
00:32:52,000 --> 00:32:53,359
Oh, there it is. It's in your wire
here.

1255
00:32:53,440 --> 00:32:53,999
It's the wire.
Starter-motor wire, Ron.

1256
00:32:54,000 --> 00:32:55,999
It's the wire.
Starter-motor wire, Ron.

1257
00:32:56,000 --> 00:32:56,159
It's the wire.
Starter-motor wire, Ron.

1258
00:32:56,240 --> 00:32:57,999
I'm not gonna touch it for now.
Yeah, I know. Don't leave it.

1259
00:32:58,000 --> 00:32:59,319
I'm not gonna touch it for now.
Yeah, I know. Don't leave it.

1260
00:33:00,480 --> 00:33:01,999
We weren't even using the truck.

1261
00:33:02,000 --> 00:33:02,519
We weren't even using the truck.

1262
00:33:02,600 --> 00:33:03,999
Where's it go to? All the way up
here.

1263
00:33:04,000 --> 00:33:04,599
Where's it go to? All the way up
here.

1264
00:33:04,680 --> 00:33:05,999
You can see it. It's all the way up.
We have to replace the whole lot.

1265
00:33:06,000 --> 00:33:07,919
You can see it. It's all the way up.
We have to replace the whole lot.

1266
00:33:08,000 --> 00:33:09,999
Eh? Your whole system's
burnt here, I think.

1267
00:33:10,000 --> 00:33:11,479
Eh? Your whole system's
burnt here, I think.

1268
00:33:11,560 --> 00:33:11,999
All this here is burnt out. Yeah.
So...

1269
00:33:12,000 --> 00:33:13,999
All this here is burnt out. Yeah.
So...

1270
00:33:14,000 --> 00:33:14,799
All this here is burnt out. Yeah.
So...

1271
00:33:14,880 --> 00:33:15,999
So, somewhere in the line, it
shorted out and then melted the rest
of 'em.

1272
00:33:16,000 --> 00:33:17,999
So, somewhere in the line, it
shorted out and then melted the rest
of 'em.

1273
00:33:18,000 --> 00:33:19,279
So, somewhere in the line, it
shorted out and then melted the rest
of 'em.

1274
00:33:19,360 --> 00:33:19,999
(BLEEP) me.

1275
00:33:20,000 --> 00:33:21,519
(BLEEP) me.

1276
00:33:21,600 --> 00:33:21,999
With the truck dead,
the drill is useless,

1277
00:33:22,000 --> 00:33:23,999
With the truck dead,
the drill is useless,

1278
00:33:24,000 --> 00:33:24,519
With the truck dead,
the drill is useless,

1279
00:33:24,600 --> 00:33:25,999
stuck in one spot.

1280
00:33:26,000 --> 00:33:26,599
stuck in one spot.

1281
00:33:27,600 --> 00:33:27,999
Out of options,
Aaron has just one way

1282
00:33:28,000 --> 00:33:29,999
Out of options,
Aaron has just one way

1283
00:33:30,000 --> 00:33:30,279
Out of options,
Aaron has just one way

1284
00:33:30,360 --> 00:33:31,999
to cover their costs this week.

1285
00:33:32,000 --> 00:33:32,359
to cover their costs this week.

1286
00:33:32,440 --> 00:33:33,999
I might ring Eric and see
if he wants to buy some opal.

1287
00:33:34,000 --> 00:33:35,119
I might ring Eric and see
if he wants to buy some opal.

1288
00:33:35,200 --> 00:33:35,999
Yeah, well, give him a ring.
An opal buyer is visiting the area.

1289
00:33:36,000 --> 00:33:37,999
Yeah, well, give him a ring.
An opal buyer is visiting the area.

1290
00:33:38,000 --> 00:33:38,679
Yeah, well, give him a ring.
An opal buyer is visiting the area.

1291
00:33:38,760 --> 00:33:39,999
He's in the paddock.
I think he's going next week.

1292
00:33:40,000 --> 00:33:41,079
He's in the paddock.
I think he's going next week.

1293
00:33:41,160 --> 00:33:41,999
Might as well get him before he
goes. I'll sell him what I've got,

1294
00:33:42,000 --> 00:33:43,999
Might as well get him before he
goes. I'll sell him what I've got,

1295
00:33:44,000 --> 00:33:45,039
Might as well get him before he
goes. I'll sell him what I've got,

1296
00:33:45,120 --> 00:33:45,999
then we'll get some diesel.
All right.

1297
00:33:46,000 --> 00:33:47,119
then we'll get some diesel.
All right.

1298
00:33:48,400 --> 00:33:49,999
Selling some of his stash of opal
is Aaron's last roll of the dice.

1299
00:33:50,000 --> 00:33:51,999
Selling some of his stash of opal
is Aaron's last roll of the dice.

1300
00:33:52,000 --> 00:33:53,159
Selling some of his stash of opal
is Aaron's last roll of the dice.

1301
00:33:59,720 --> 00:33:59,999
At Lightning Ridge, the Cooke
brothers' ingenuity has got them
water.

1302
00:34:00,000 --> 00:34:01,999
At Lightning Ridge, the Cooke
brothers' ingenuity has got them
water.

1303
00:34:02,000 --> 00:34:03,999
At Lightning Ridge, the Cooke
brothers' ingenuity has got them
water.

1304
00:34:04,000 --> 00:34:04,159
At Lightning Ridge, the Cooke
brothers' ingenuity has got them
water.

1305
00:34:06,040 --> 00:34:07,999
Now all they need is opal.

1306
00:34:08,000 --> 00:34:08,399
Now all they need is opal.

1307
00:34:08,480 --> 00:34:09,999
We've got water,
we can start washing.

1308
00:34:10,000 --> 00:34:10,839
We've got water,
we can start washing.

1309
00:34:10,920 --> 00:34:11,999
The drought's broken, so to speak.

1310
00:34:12,000 --> 00:34:13,479
The drought's broken, so to speak.

1311
00:34:13,560 --> 00:34:13,999
With only $9,000 so far this season,

1312
00:34:14,000 --> 00:34:15,999
With only $9,000 so far this season,

1313
00:34:16,000 --> 00:34:16,719
With only $9,000 so far this season,

1314
00:34:16,800 --> 00:34:17,999
the brothers need to find
quality stones fast.

1315
00:34:18,000 --> 00:34:19,999
the brothers need to find
quality stones fast.

1316
00:34:20,000 --> 00:34:21,119
the brothers need to find
quality stones fast.

1317
00:34:21,200 --> 00:34:21,999
It cost a couple of thousand dollars
in polypipe,

1318
00:34:22,000 --> 00:34:23,799
It cost a couple of thousand dollars
in polypipe,

1319
00:34:23,880 --> 00:34:23,999
but we're gonna wash dirt
and find a few gems now, hopefully.

1320
00:34:24,000 --> 00:34:25,999
but we're gonna wash dirt
and find a few gems now, hopefully.

1321
00:34:26,000 --> 00:34:27,719
but we're gonna wash dirt
and find a few gems now, hopefully.

1322
00:34:27,800 --> 00:34:27,999
This truckload is 15 tons of dirt,

1323
00:34:28,000 --> 00:34:29,999
This truckload is 15 tons of dirt,

1324
00:34:30,000 --> 00:34:30,799
This truckload is 15 tons of dirt,

1325
00:34:30,880 --> 00:34:31,999
representing several days
of hard work.

1326
00:34:32,000 --> 00:34:33,799
representing several days
of hard work.

1327
00:34:33,880 --> 00:34:33,999
It could hold a fortune...
or nothing at all.

1328
00:34:34,000 --> 00:34:35,999
It could hold a fortune...
or nothing at all.

1329
00:34:36,000 --> 00:34:37,159
It could hold a fortune...
or nothing at all.

1330
00:34:37,240 --> 00:34:37,999
It can be pretty frustrating.
You keep doing this

1331
00:34:38,000 --> 00:34:39,719
It can be pretty frustrating.
You keep doing this

1332
00:34:39,800 --> 00:34:39,999
and I've done it 100 times
and found nothing.

1333
00:34:40,000 --> 00:34:41,999
and I've done it 100 times
and found nothing.

1334
00:34:42,000 --> 00:34:42,079
and I've done it 100 times
and found nothing.

1335
00:34:42,160 --> 00:34:43,999
But, the next one, that could be
a quarter of $1 million.

1336
00:34:44,000 --> 00:34:45,559
But, the next one, that could be
a quarter of $1 million.

1337
00:34:45,640 --> 00:34:45,999
I've seen it here on the tray.

1338
00:34:46,000 --> 00:34:47,639
I've seen it here on the tray.

1339
00:34:49,560 --> 00:34:49,999
Now putting the agi into reverse

1340
00:34:50,000 --> 00:34:51,999
Now putting the agi into reverse

1341
00:34:52,000 --> 00:34:52,439
Now putting the agi into reverse

1342
00:34:52,520 --> 00:34:53,999
and it'll unwind and the tailings,
they'll come out the shoot,

1343
00:34:54,000 --> 00:34:55,799
and it'll unwind and the tailings,
they'll come out the shoot,

1344
00:34:55,880 --> 00:34:55,999
and we'll have a sort through it
and see how many gems we find.

1345
00:34:56,000 --> 00:34:57,999
and we'll have a sort through it
and see how many gems we find.

1346
00:34:58,000 --> 00:34:59,239
and we'll have a sort through it
and see how many gems we find.

1347
00:35:02,080 --> 00:35:03,999
They're looking for the tell-tale
flash of opal colour.

1348
00:35:04,000 --> 00:35:05,679
They're looking for the tell-tale
flash of opal colour.

1349
00:35:09,560 --> 00:35:09,999
This is when they find out
if all their hard work has paid off.

1350
00:35:10,000 --> 00:35:11,999
This is when they find out
if all their hard work has paid off.

1351
00:35:12,000 --> 00:35:13,999
This is when they find out
if all their hard work has paid off.

1352
00:35:14,000 --> 00:35:14,279
This is when they find out
if all their hard work has paid off.

1353
00:35:16,680 --> 00:35:17,999
Look at that. Opal.

1354
00:35:18,000 --> 00:35:18,679
Look at that. Opal.

1355
00:35:18,760 --> 00:35:19,999
(LAUGHS) Whoo-hoo!

1356
00:35:20,000 --> 00:35:20,759
(LAUGHS) Whoo-hoo!

1357
00:35:20,840 --> 00:35:21,999
Look at that one.
Now we're getting somewhere.

1358
00:35:22,000 --> 00:35:23,359
Look at that one.
Now we're getting somewhere.

1359
00:35:23,440 --> 00:35:23,999
That is beautiful.
That's what opal is.

1360
00:35:24,000 --> 00:35:25,599
That is beautiful.
That's what opal is.

1361
00:35:25,680 --> 00:35:25,999
A bit of beauty. A bit of blue.

1362
00:35:26,000 --> 00:35:27,999
A bit of beauty. A bit of blue.

1363
00:35:28,000 --> 00:35:28,119
A bit of beauty. A bit of blue.

1364
00:35:28,200 --> 00:35:29,999
Oh, yeah, look at that.

1365
00:35:30,000 --> 00:35:30,519
Oh, yeah, look at that.

1366
00:35:30,600 --> 00:35:31,999
Yeah, starting to pay off.
That's a bloody good thing.

1367
00:35:32,000 --> 00:35:33,999
Yeah, starting to pay off.
That's a bloody good thing.

1368
00:35:34,000 --> 00:35:34,359
Yeah, starting to pay off.
That's a bloody good thing.

1369
00:35:34,440 --> 00:35:35,999
It's a dream come true.
We'd just like to have more of it.

1370
00:35:36,000 --> 00:35:37,959
It's a dream come true.
We'd just like to have more of it.

1371
00:35:38,040 --> 00:35:39,999
Look at the red in that. Ooh.

1372
00:35:40,000 --> 00:35:40,479
Look at the red in that. Ooh.

1373
00:35:40,560 --> 00:35:41,999
I'm not gonna kiss you, but it's
good. Don't kiss me, kiss the opal.
(LAUGHTER)

1374
00:35:42,000 --> 00:35:43,999
I'm not gonna kiss you, but it's
good. Don't kiss me, kiss the opal.
(LAUGHTER)

1375
00:35:44,000 --> 00:35:45,319
I'm not gonna kiss you, but it's
good. Don't kiss me, kiss the opal.
(LAUGHTER)

1376
00:35:45,400 --> 00:35:45,999
Mwah!

1377
00:35:46,000 --> 00:35:47,399
Mwah!

1378
00:35:47,480 --> 00:35:47,999
We haven't put a dent in that and
we spent a couple of grand,
at least, on it.

1379
00:35:48,000 --> 00:35:49,999
We haven't put a dent in that and
we spent a couple of grand,
at least, on it.

1380
00:35:50,000 --> 00:35:51,079
We haven't put a dent in that and
we spent a couple of grand,
at least, on it.

1381
00:35:51,160 --> 00:35:51,999
With the entire load
washed and checked,

1382
00:35:52,000 --> 00:35:53,559
With the entire load
washed and checked,

1383
00:35:53,640 --> 00:35:53,999
15 tons of dirt has come down
to just a handful of opal.

1384
00:35:54,000 --> 00:35:55,999
15 tons of dirt has come down
to just a handful of opal.

1385
00:35:56,000 --> 00:35:57,679
15 tons of dirt has come down
to just a handful of opal.

1386
00:35:57,760 --> 00:35:57,999
Oh, God, that's beautiful.

1387
00:35:58,000 --> 00:35:59,839
Oh, God, that's beautiful.

1388
00:35:59,920 --> 00:35:59,999
That is a beautiful piece of fossil.

1389
00:36:00,000 --> 00:36:01,999
That is a beautiful piece of fossil.

1390
00:36:02,000 --> 00:36:02,159
That is a beautiful piece of fossil.

1391
00:36:02,240 --> 00:36:03,999
Good result. Beautiful blue.

1392
00:36:04,000 --> 00:36:05,319
Good result. Beautiful blue.

1393
00:36:05,400 --> 00:36:05,999
It's a bit hard to guesstimate,
but maybe ten grand if we're lucky.

1394
00:36:06,000 --> 00:36:07,999
It's a bit hard to guesstimate,
but maybe ten grand if we're lucky.

1395
00:36:08,000 --> 00:36:09,719
It's a bit hard to guesstimate,
but maybe ten grand if we're lucky.

1396
00:36:09,800 --> 00:36:09,999
Whilst a haul of $10,000
is a great outcome,

1397
00:36:10,000 --> 00:36:11,999
Whilst a haul of $10,000
is a great outcome,

1398
00:36:12,000 --> 00:36:13,559
Whilst a haul of $10,000
is a great outcome,

1399
00:36:13,640 --> 00:36:13,999
it's still well short
of their target

1400
00:36:14,000 --> 00:36:15,959
it's still well short
of their target

1401
00:36:16,040 --> 00:36:17,999
of $200,000.

1402
00:36:18,000 --> 00:36:18,799
of $200,000.

1403
00:36:18,880 --> 00:36:19,999
But, for the brothers, right now,
any win is worth celebrating.

1404
00:36:20,000 --> 00:36:21,999
But, for the brothers, right now,
any win is worth celebrating.

1405
00:36:22,000 --> 00:36:22,959
But, for the brothers, right now,
any win is worth celebrating.

1406
00:36:37,280 --> 00:36:37,999
Back at camp...
Have a look at this opal, Greg, eh?

1407
00:36:38,000 --> 00:36:39,959
Back at camp...
Have a look at this opal, Greg, eh?

1408
00:36:40,040 --> 00:36:41,999
Oh, yeah. ..with $5,000
wasted on digging The Pit,

1409
00:36:42,000 --> 00:36:43,759
Oh, yeah. ..with $5,000
wasted on digging The Pit,

1410
00:36:43,840 --> 00:36:43,999
Aaron must now sell some of his opal
to cover their costs.

1411
00:36:44,000 --> 00:36:45,999
Aaron must now sell some of his opal
to cover their costs.

1412
00:36:46,000 --> 00:36:47,999
Aaron must now sell some of his opal
to cover their costs.

1413
00:36:48,000 --> 00:36:48,519
Aaron must now sell some of his opal
to cover their costs.

1414
00:36:48,600 --> 00:36:49,999
He's selling a mix of boulder opal
and less valuable sandy opal.

1415
00:36:50,000 --> 00:36:51,999
He's selling a mix of boulder opal
and less valuable sandy opal.

1416
00:36:52,000 --> 00:36:53,359
He's selling a mix of boulder opal
and less valuable sandy opal.

1417
00:36:53,440 --> 00:36:53,999
It's blue-green and only in the rough
-

1418
00:36:54,000 --> 00:36:55,999
It's blue-green and only in the rough
-

1419
00:36:56,000 --> 00:36:56,319
It's blue-green and only in the rough
-

1420
00:36:56,400 --> 00:36:57,999
but he has four kilograms of it,

1421
00:36:58,000 --> 00:36:58,519
but he has four kilograms of it,

1422
00:36:58,600 --> 00:36:59,999
making its value between $6-9,000.

1423
00:37:00,000 --> 00:37:01,999
making its value between $6-9,000.

1424
00:37:02,000 --> 00:37:02,399
making its value between $6-9,000.

1425
00:37:02,480 --> 00:37:03,999
I'd like to get four grand
for this lot

1426
00:37:04,000 --> 00:37:04,759
I'd like to get four grand
for this lot

1427
00:37:04,840 --> 00:37:05,999
and four grand for that lot.

1428
00:37:06,000 --> 00:37:06,839
and four grand for that lot.

1429
00:37:06,920 --> 00:37:07,999
$8,000 all up. $8,000 all up.

1430
00:37:08,000 --> 00:37:08,959
$8,000 all up. $8,000 all up.

1431
00:37:09,040 --> 00:37:09,999
But, at the moment,
I'd probably take six or five.

1432
00:37:10,000 --> 00:37:11,999
But, at the moment,
I'd probably take six or five.

1433
00:37:12,000 --> 00:37:12,759
But, at the moment,
I'd probably take six or five.

1434
00:37:14,360 --> 00:37:15,999
What do you reckon, Ron?

1435
00:37:16,000 --> 00:37:16,359
What do you reckon, Ron?

1436
00:37:16,440 --> 00:37:17,999
Oh, I think it's worth more than
six.

1437
00:37:18,000 --> 00:37:19,359
Oh, I think it's worth more than
six.

1438
00:37:19,440 --> 00:37:19,999
I reckon that. I reckon
a minimum of 7,000. Yeah.

1439
00:37:20,000 --> 00:37:21,999
I reckon that. I reckon
a minimum of 7,000. Yeah.

1440
00:37:22,000 --> 00:37:23,199
I reckon that. I reckon
a minimum of 7,000. Yeah.

1441
00:37:23,280 --> 00:37:23,999
But haggling
isn't Aaron's strong point.

1442
00:37:24,000 --> 00:37:25,999
But haggling
isn't Aaron's strong point.

1443
00:37:26,000 --> 00:37:26,319
But haggling
isn't Aaron's strong point.

1444
00:37:26,400 --> 00:37:27,999
Aaron's got a very caring
and loving heart.

1445
00:37:28,000 --> 00:37:29,759
Aaron's got a very caring
and loving heart.

1446
00:37:29,840 --> 00:37:29,999
He's generous.
And that's his downfall.

1447
00:37:30,000 --> 00:37:31,999
He's generous.
And that's his downfall.

1448
00:37:32,000 --> 00:37:33,039
He's generous.
And that's his downfall.

1449
00:37:33,120 --> 00:37:33,999
Let's get rid of it. If I got
five grand, I'd be happy with that.

1450
00:37:34,000 --> 00:37:35,999
Let's get rid of it. If I got
five grand, I'd be happy with that.

1451
00:37:36,000 --> 00:37:36,719
Let's get rid of it. If I got
five grand, I'd be happy with that.

1452
00:37:36,800 --> 00:37:37,999
This one here, right.

1453
00:37:38,000 --> 00:37:39,199
This one here, right.

1454
00:37:39,280 --> 00:37:39,999
Look, it's bright.

1455
00:37:40,000 --> 00:37:40,959
Look, it's bright.

1456
00:37:41,040 --> 00:37:41,999
That's a bloody good stain.
(CHUCKLES)

1457
00:37:42,000 --> 00:37:43,839
That's a bloody good stain.
(CHUCKLES)

1458
00:37:43,920 --> 00:37:43,999
I'm selling you your own opal. OK.

1459
00:37:44,000 --> 00:37:45,999
I'm selling you your own opal. OK.

1460
00:37:46,000 --> 00:37:46,119
I'm selling you your own opal. OK.

1461
00:37:46,200 --> 00:37:47,999
Maybe you need Ron
to be head negotiator.

1462
00:37:48,000 --> 00:37:49,199
Maybe you need Ron
to be head negotiator.

1463
00:37:49,280 --> 00:37:49,999
He starts too low and he leaves
himself no room but down.

1464
00:37:50,000 --> 00:37:51,999
He starts too low and he leaves
himself no room but down.

1465
00:37:52,000 --> 00:37:53,239
He starts too low and he leaves
himself no room but down.

1466
00:37:54,400 --> 00:37:55,999
We're slowly getting him in
to the mode of start higher,

1467
00:37:56,000 --> 00:37:57,959
We're slowly getting him in
to the mode of start higher,

1468
00:37:58,040 --> 00:37:59,999
and you've got some room to move.

1469
00:38:00,000 --> 00:38:00,479
and you've got some room to move.

1470
00:38:00,560 --> 00:38:01,999
Start at eight.
Eight, nine. Minimum. Yeah.

1471
00:38:02,000 --> 00:38:03,879
Start at eight.
Eight, nine. Minimum. Yeah.

1472
00:38:03,960 --> 00:38:03,999
And then you've got room to rumba.
Yeah.

1473
00:38:04,000 --> 00:38:05,999
And then you've got room to rumba.
Yeah.

1474
00:38:06,080 --> 00:38:07,999
OK? Yeah.

1475
00:38:08,000 --> 00:38:08,079
OK? Yeah.

1476
00:38:08,160 --> 00:38:09,999
So, righto.
I'll start at about nine.

1477
00:38:10,000 --> 00:38:10,399
So, righto.
I'll start at about nine.

1478
00:38:10,480 --> 00:38:11,999
It'd be nice if I could get $6,000.

1479
00:38:12,000 --> 00:38:12,559
It'd be nice if I could get $6,000.

1480
00:38:12,640 --> 00:38:13,999
Be better if you got more,
but if your lowest is six,

1481
00:38:14,000 --> 00:38:15,999
Be better if you got more,
but if your lowest is six,

1482
00:38:16,000 --> 00:38:16,039
Be better if you got more,
but if your lowest is six,

1483
00:38:16,120 --> 00:38:17,999
don't ask six cos you won't get it.

1484
00:38:18,000 --> 00:38:18,319
don't ask six cos you won't get it.

1485
00:38:19,280 --> 00:38:19,999
Looks like he's coming here. Here's
Eric now. Here's Eric now.

1486
00:38:20,000 --> 00:38:21,999
Looks like he's coming here. Here's
Eric now. Here's Eric now.

1487
00:38:22,000 --> 00:38:22,759
Looks like he's coming here. Here's
Eric now. Here's Eric now.

1488
00:38:24,800 --> 00:38:25,999
Oh, that's looking at us, too.
It's not too bad.

1489
00:38:26,000 --> 00:38:27,039
Oh, that's looking at us, too.
It's not too bad.

1490
00:38:27,120 --> 00:38:27,999
Get ready to wet it, Greg. OK, I'll
wet it. How you going, Eric?

1491
00:38:28,000 --> 00:38:29,999
Get ready to wet it, Greg. OK, I'll
wet it. How you going, Eric?

1492
00:38:30,000 --> 00:38:30,519
Get ready to wet it, Greg. OK, I'll
wet it. How you going, Eric?

1493
00:38:30,600 --> 00:38:31,999
Yeah, I'm good, mate.
Good. How you been?

1494
00:38:32,000 --> 00:38:32,839
Yeah, I'm good, mate.
Good. How you been?

1495
00:38:32,920 --> 00:38:33,999
Yeah, good to see you again.
Yeah. Yeah.

1496
00:38:34,000 --> 00:38:35,279
Yeah, good to see you again.
Yeah. Yeah.

1497
00:38:35,360 --> 00:38:35,999
The big hole, the big level,
it looks nice,

1498
00:38:36,000 --> 00:38:37,999
The big hole, the big level,
it looks nice,

1499
00:38:38,000 --> 00:38:38,039
The big hole, the big level,
it looks nice,

1500
00:38:38,120 --> 00:38:39,999
but no rock at the moment.
Yeah. Doesn't matter.

1501
00:38:40,000 --> 00:38:40,679
but no rock at the moment.
Yeah. Doesn't matter.

1502
00:38:40,760 --> 00:38:41,999
Well, that can change, eh?
That's it.

1503
00:38:42,000 --> 00:38:42,799
Well, that can change, eh?
That's it.

1504
00:38:42,880 --> 00:38:43,999
Ron, how are you? I'm good.
G'day, Eric. How are you going?
Good, mate, how are you?

1505
00:38:44,000 --> 00:38:45,999
Ron, how are you? I'm good.
G'day, Eric. How are you going?
Good, mate, how are you?

1506
00:38:46,000 --> 00:38:47,199
Ron, how are you? I'm good.
G'day, Eric. How are you going?
Good, mate, how are you?

1507
00:38:47,280 --> 00:38:47,999
Got a bit of sandy stuff here
and a bit of pancake.

1508
00:38:48,000 --> 00:38:49,759
Got a bit of sandy stuff here
and a bit of pancake.

1509
00:38:49,840 --> 00:38:49,999
Yeah, OK. All right, mate.

1510
00:38:50,000 --> 00:38:51,999
Yeah, OK. All right, mate.

1511
00:38:52,000 --> 00:38:52,079
Yeah, OK. All right, mate.

1512
00:38:54,800 --> 00:38:55,999
You know how some people get stage
fright? They're all good, they know
their lines, everything.

1513
00:38:56,000 --> 00:38:57,999
You know how some people get stage
fright? They're all good, they know
their lines, everything.

1514
00:38:58,000 --> 00:38:59,999
You know how some people get stage
fright? They're all good, they know
their lines, everything.

1515
00:39:00,000 --> 00:39:00,439
You know how some people get stage
fright? They're all good, they know
their lines, everything.

1516
00:39:00,520 --> 00:39:01,999
That's the better of the stuff
up this end. Yeah.

1517
00:39:02,000 --> 00:39:03,039
That's the better of the stuff
up this end. Yeah.

1518
00:39:03,120 --> 00:39:03,999
The curtain opens, the buyer rocks
up, and it all flies out of the
window. (LAUGHS)

1519
00:39:04,000 --> 00:39:05,999
The curtain opens, the buyer rocks
up, and it all flies out of the
window. (LAUGHS)

1520
00:39:06,000 --> 00:39:07,999
The curtain opens, the buyer rocks
up, and it all flies out of the
window. (LAUGHS)

1521
00:39:08,000 --> 00:39:08,119
The curtain opens, the buyer rocks
up, and it all flies out of the
window. (LAUGHS)

1522
00:39:08,200 --> 00:39:09,999
Unfortunately,
a lot of these pieces here

1523
00:39:10,000 --> 00:39:11,279
Unfortunately,
a lot of these pieces here

1524
00:39:11,360 --> 00:39:11,999
are not the quality
that I'm looking for.

1525
00:39:12,000 --> 00:39:13,999
are not the quality
that I'm looking for.

1526
00:39:14,000 --> 00:39:15,359
are not the quality
that I'm looking for.

1527
00:39:15,440 --> 00:39:15,999
Er, and a lot of pieces
are gonna be quite small.

1528
00:39:16,000 --> 00:39:17,999
Er, and a lot of pieces
are gonna be quite small.

1529
00:39:18,000 --> 00:39:18,759
Er, and a lot of pieces
are gonna be quite small.

1530
00:39:18,840 --> 00:39:19,999
Yup. Yup. Erm...

1531
00:39:20,000 --> 00:39:20,879
Yup. Yup. Erm...

1532
00:39:20,960 --> 00:39:21,999
But I'm still interested in the...
You're selling it as a lot, right?
The whole lot.

1533
00:39:22,000 --> 00:39:23,999
But I'm still interested in the...
You're selling it as a lot, right?
The whole lot.

1534
00:39:24,000 --> 00:39:25,399
But I'm still interested in the...
You're selling it as a lot, right?
The whole lot.

1535
00:39:25,480 --> 00:39:25,999
You're selling the whole lot? Yep.

1536
00:39:26,000 --> 00:39:27,279
You're selling the whole lot? Yep.

1537
00:39:27,360 --> 00:39:27,999
He's already got his mind
set on something,

1538
00:39:28,000 --> 00:39:29,559
He's already got his mind
set on something,

1539
00:39:29,640 --> 00:39:29,999
and then, if it doesn't come
through, he does what we call panic
sale.

1540
00:39:30,000 --> 00:39:31,999
and then, if it doesn't come
through, he does what we call panic
sale.

1541
00:39:32,000 --> 00:39:33,959
and then, if it doesn't come
through, he does what we call panic
sale.

1542
00:39:35,440 --> 00:39:35,999
Well...

1543
00:39:36,000 --> 00:39:37,999
Well...

1544
00:39:38,000 --> 00:39:38,159
Well...

1545
00:39:38,240 --> 00:39:39,999
Er, I can give you an offer on it.

1546
00:39:40,000 --> 00:39:40,599
Er, I can give you an offer on it.

1547
00:39:41,880 --> 00:39:41,999
Er...

1548
00:39:42,000 --> 00:39:43,879
Er...

1549
00:39:45,520 --> 00:39:45,999
I can offer you five.

1550
00:39:46,000 --> 00:39:47,999
I can offer you five.

1551
00:39:48,080 --> 00:39:49,999
Five thousand. Whole lot? Yeah.

1552
00:39:50,000 --> 00:39:50,519
Five thousand. Whole lot? Yeah.

1553
00:39:50,600 --> 00:39:51,999
All right. If you're happy
with that, I'm happy with that. OK.

1554
00:39:52,000 --> 00:39:53,919
All right. If you're happy
with that, I'm happy with that. OK.

1555
00:39:54,000 --> 00:39:55,999
I'll give it a go. Yeah.
I'll write you a receipt, eh?

1556
00:39:56,000 --> 00:39:56,799
I'll give it a go. Yeah.
I'll write you a receipt, eh?

1557
00:39:56,880 --> 00:39:57,999
OK. Thanks very much.

1558
00:39:58,000 --> 00:39:58,879
OK. Thanks very much.

1559
00:39:58,960 --> 00:39:59,999
Yeah, well, that's how it is. Opal's
worth what it sells on the day.

1560
00:40:00,000 --> 00:40:01,999
Yeah, well, that's how it is. Opal's
worth what it sells on the day.

1561
00:40:02,000 --> 00:40:02,559
Yeah, well, that's how it is. Opal's
worth what it sells on the day.

1562
00:40:02,640 --> 00:40:03,999
It's up to you what you take.

1563
00:40:04,000 --> 00:40:04,799
It's up to you what you take.

1564
00:40:04,880 --> 00:40:05,999
If you need it,
well, you gotta take it.

1565
00:40:06,000 --> 00:40:07,919
If you need it,
well, you gotta take it.

1566
00:40:08,000 --> 00:40:09,999
And a teardrop.
Yeah, a big teardrop. (CHUCKLING)

1567
00:40:10,000 --> 00:40:11,999
And a teardrop.
Yeah, a big teardrop. (CHUCKLING)

1568
00:40:12,000 --> 00:40:12,479
And a teardrop.
Yeah, a big teardrop. (CHUCKLING)

1569
00:40:12,560 --> 00:40:13,999
Aaron's already allocated that money
to getting a drum of oil and diesel,

1570
00:40:14,000 --> 00:40:15,999
Aaron's already allocated that money
to getting a drum of oil and diesel,

1571
00:40:16,000 --> 00:40:17,479
Aaron's already allocated that money
to getting a drum of oil and diesel,

1572
00:40:17,560 --> 00:40:17,999
so that we can keep going through

1573
00:40:18,000 --> 00:40:19,839
so that we can keep going through

1574
00:40:19,920 --> 00:40:19,999
and finding the pocket
that we're looking for.

1575
00:40:20,000 --> 00:40:21,999
and finding the pocket
that we're looking for.

1576
00:40:22,000 --> 00:40:22,599
and finding the pocket
that we're looking for.

1577
00:40:22,680 --> 00:40:23,999
With their fuel costs
this dig covered,

1578
00:40:24,000 --> 00:40:25,319
With their fuel costs
this dig covered,

1579
00:40:25,400 --> 00:40:25,999
Aaron, at least, is happy.

1580
00:40:26,000 --> 00:40:27,599
Aaron, at least, is happy.

1581
00:40:27,680 --> 00:40:27,999
Well, now I can get more diesel
and oil.

1582
00:40:28,000 --> 00:40:29,759
Well, now I can get more diesel
and oil.

1583
00:40:29,840 --> 00:40:29,999
That's what we want at the moment.

1584
00:40:30,000 --> 00:40:31,999
That's what we want at the moment.

1585
00:40:32,000 --> 00:40:32,039
That's what we want at the moment.

1586
00:40:32,120 --> 00:40:33,999
We're looking at the bigger picture.

1587
00:40:34,000 --> 00:40:34,639
We're looking at the bigger picture.

1588
00:40:34,720 --> 00:40:35,999
That's opal mining. A week later,

1589
00:40:36,000 --> 00:40:36,719
That's opal mining. A week later,

1590
00:40:36,800 --> 00:40:37,999
you might be jumping up and down,
you know, happy.

1591
00:40:38,000 --> 00:40:39,279
you might be jumping up and down,
you know, happy.

1592
00:40:47,360 --> 00:40:47,999
It'd be nice to at least get a
couple of thousand bucks for all
this,

1593
00:40:48,000 --> 00:40:49,999
It'd be nice to at least get a
couple of thousand bucks for all
this,

1594
00:40:50,000 --> 00:40:50,679
It'd be nice to at least get a
couple of thousand bucks for all
this,

1595
00:40:50,760 --> 00:40:51,999
once we've cleaned it up, just to
sort of at least put it towards
diesel.

1596
00:40:52,000 --> 00:40:53,999
once we've cleaned it up, just to
sort of at least put it towards
diesel.

1597
00:40:54,000 --> 00:40:54,279
once we've cleaned it up, just to
sort of at least put it towards
diesel.

1598
00:40:54,360 --> 00:40:55,999
Justin and Becky are hoping
to maximise their profit

1599
00:40:56,000 --> 00:40:57,799
Justin and Becky are hoping
to maximise their profit

1600
00:40:57,880 --> 00:40:57,999
by cleaning up
their week's haul for sale.

1601
00:40:58,000 --> 00:40:59,999
by cleaning up
their week's haul for sale.

1602
00:41:00,000 --> 00:41:00,999
by cleaning up
their week's haul for sale.

1603
00:41:01,080 --> 00:41:01,999
That's a better size.

1604
00:41:02,000 --> 00:41:03,319
That's a better size.

1605
00:41:03,400 --> 00:41:03,999
First step is clipping off
any worthless rock.

1606
00:41:04,000 --> 00:41:05,999
First step is clipping off
any worthless rock.

1607
00:41:06,000 --> 00:41:06,999
First step is clipping off
any worthless rock.

1608
00:41:07,080 --> 00:41:07,999
The colour in it is just incredible,
eh?

1609
00:41:08,000 --> 00:41:09,079
The colour in it is just incredible,
eh?

1610
00:41:09,160 --> 00:41:09,999
Yeah, that's a good chunk, that one.

1611
00:41:10,000 --> 00:41:11,559
Yeah, that's a good chunk, that one.

1612
00:41:13,160 --> 00:41:13,999
It's a bit like selling a house.
Presentation's everything.

1613
00:41:14,000 --> 00:41:15,999
It's a bit like selling a house.
Presentation's everything.

1614
00:41:16,000 --> 00:41:16,359
It's a bit like selling a house.
Presentation's everything.

1615
00:41:17,680 --> 00:41:17,999
Washing what's left
is the final stage.

1616
00:41:18,000 --> 00:41:19,999
Washing what's left
is the final stage.

1617
00:41:20,000 --> 00:41:20,599
Washing what's left
is the final stage.

1618
00:41:20,680 --> 00:41:21,999
We should be left with just opal
at that point.

1619
00:41:22,000 --> 00:41:22,879
We should be left with just opal
at that point.

1620
00:41:22,960 --> 00:41:23,999
No more sandstone? Hopefully.

1621
00:41:24,000 --> 00:41:24,959
No more sandstone? Hopefully.

1622
00:41:27,120 --> 00:41:27,999
Next morning, Justin and Becky's haul
is ready for sale.

1623
00:41:28,000 --> 00:41:29,999
Next morning, Justin and Becky's haul
is ready for sale.

1624
00:41:30,000 --> 00:41:31,599
Next morning, Justin and Becky's haul
is ready for sale.

1625
00:41:31,680 --> 00:41:31,999
Good day, Nick. Justin, Becky, how
are you? Hi, Nick. Come in.

1626
00:41:32,000 --> 00:41:33,999
Good day, Nick. Justin, Becky, how
are you? Hi, Nick. Come in.

1627
00:41:34,000 --> 00:41:35,079
Good day, Nick. Justin, Becky, how
are you? Hi, Nick. Come in.

1628
00:41:35,160 --> 00:41:35,999
Nick Troisi is one
of the Rookies' regular buyers.

1629
00:41:36,000 --> 00:41:37,999
Nick Troisi is one
of the Rookies' regular buyers.

1630
00:41:38,000 --> 00:41:38,639
Nick Troisi is one
of the Rookies' regular buyers.

1631
00:41:38,720 --> 00:41:39,999
Straight from the field?
Pretty much, yeah.

1632
00:41:40,000 --> 00:41:40,959
Straight from the field?
Pretty much, yeah.

1633
00:41:41,040 --> 00:41:41,999
We cleaned up
a bit of opal to show you,

1634
00:41:42,000 --> 00:41:43,399
We cleaned up
a bit of opal to show you,

1635
00:41:43,480 --> 00:41:43,999
and see if we can potentially
sell it to you. What have we got?

1636
00:41:44,000 --> 00:41:45,999
and see if we can potentially
sell it to you. What have we got?

1637
00:41:46,000 --> 00:41:46,999
and see if we can potentially
sell it to you. What have we got?

1638
00:41:47,080 --> 00:41:47,999
Their first offering
is a bag of small opal chips,

1639
00:41:48,000 --> 00:41:49,999
Their first offering
is a bag of small opal chips,

1640
00:41:50,000 --> 00:41:50,639
Their first offering
is a bag of small opal chips,

1641
00:41:50,720 --> 00:41:51,999
a mix of white and crystal opal
in the rough.

1642
00:41:52,000 --> 00:41:53,999
a mix of white and crystal opal
in the rough.

1643
00:41:54,000 --> 00:41:54,199
a mix of white and crystal opal
in the rough.

1644
00:41:54,280 --> 00:41:55,999
At two kilograms
their estimated value is $1,800.

1645
00:41:56,000 --> 00:41:57,999
At two kilograms
their estimated value is $1,800.

1646
00:41:58,000 --> 00:41:58,799
At two kilograms
their estimated value is $1,800.

1647
00:42:00,240 --> 00:42:01,999
Erm... For me, erm...

1648
00:42:02,000 --> 00:42:03,679
Erm... For me, erm...

1649
00:42:05,080 --> 00:42:05,999
It's not for me, material like this.

1650
00:42:06,000 --> 00:42:07,479
It's not for me, material like this.

1651
00:42:07,560 --> 00:42:07,999
OK. OK. So you're not interested in
that stuff.

1652
00:42:08,000 --> 00:42:09,999
OK. OK. So you're not interested in
that stuff.

1653
00:42:10,000 --> 00:42:10,199
OK. OK. So you're not interested in
that stuff.

1654
00:42:10,280 --> 00:42:11,999
But there's a lot of opal chip
jewellery makers in town.

1655
00:42:12,000 --> 00:42:13,519
But there's a lot of opal chip
jewellery makers in town.

1656
00:42:13,600 --> 00:42:13,999
This is gonna appeal to them.
They're gonna put 'em in little
vials,

1657
00:42:14,000 --> 00:42:15,999
This is gonna appeal to them.
They're gonna put 'em in little
vials,

1658
00:42:16,000 --> 00:42:17,999
This is gonna appeal to them.
They're gonna put 'em in little
vials,

1659
00:42:18,080 --> 00:42:19,999
they're gonna put 'em in resin
and into jewellery.

1660
00:42:20,000 --> 00:42:20,519
they're gonna put 'em in resin
and into jewellery.

1661
00:42:20,600 --> 00:42:21,999
The big reveal. Yeah.
This is what Becky found.

1662
00:42:22,000 --> 00:42:23,999
The big reveal. Yeah.
This is what Becky found.

1663
00:42:24,000 --> 00:42:24,039
The big reveal. Yeah.
This is what Becky found.

1664
00:42:24,120 --> 00:42:25,999
We actually cleaned it up
a little bit as well.

1665
00:42:26,000 --> 00:42:27,719
We actually cleaned it up
a little bit as well.

1666
00:42:27,800 --> 00:42:27,999
You did the work, and you've
recovered it like that and presented
like that.

1667
00:42:28,000 --> 00:42:29,999
You did the work, and you've
recovered it like that and presented
like that.

1668
00:42:30,000 --> 00:42:31,439
You did the work, and you've
recovered it like that and presented
like that.

1669
00:42:31,520 --> 00:42:31,999
This is even... Hm.
Even better, er...

1670
00:42:32,000 --> 00:42:33,999
This is even... Hm.
Even better, er...

1671
00:42:34,000 --> 00:42:34,959
This is even... Hm.
Even better, er...

1672
00:42:37,080 --> 00:42:37,999
Wow.
Justin and Becky want $3,500

1673
00:42:38,000 --> 00:42:39,999
Wow.
Justin and Becky want $3,500

1674
00:42:40,000 --> 00:42:40,639
Wow.
Justin and Becky want $3,500

1675
00:42:40,720 --> 00:42:41,999
for this opalised belemnite pipe.

1676
00:42:42,000 --> 00:42:42,719
for this opalised belemnite pipe.

1677
00:42:42,800 --> 00:42:43,999
It's really nice
and it's lovely presented.

1678
00:42:44,000 --> 00:42:44,999
It's really nice
and it's lovely presented.

1679
00:42:45,080 --> 00:42:45,999
This is the best bit
about things like this.

1680
00:42:46,000 --> 00:42:47,239
This is the best bit
about things like this.

1681
00:42:47,320 --> 00:42:47,999
It crosses both markets -
fossils as well as opal.

1682
00:42:48,000 --> 00:42:49,999
It crosses both markets -
fossils as well as opal.

1683
00:42:50,000 --> 00:42:50,199
It crosses both markets -
fossils as well as opal.

1684
00:42:50,280 --> 00:42:51,999
These are so rare. They are.

1685
00:42:52,000 --> 00:42:52,279
These are so rare. They are.

1686
00:42:54,560 --> 00:42:55,999
What were you looking at?

1687
00:42:56,000 --> 00:42:56,759
What were you looking at?

1688
00:42:56,840 --> 00:42:57,999
Well, we're hoping to get
$5,000 for that one.

1689
00:42:58,000 --> 00:42:59,999
Well, we're hoping to get
$5,000 for that one.

1690
00:43:00,000 --> 00:43:00,199
Well, we're hoping to get
$5,000 for that one.

1691
00:43:00,280 --> 00:43:01,999
OK. OK.

1692
00:43:02,000 --> 00:43:02,279
OK. OK.

1693
00:43:03,320 --> 00:43:03,999
Look, I'll be honest with you,
I'm interested in it...

1694
00:43:04,000 --> 00:43:05,999
Look, I'll be honest with you,
I'm interested in it...

1695
00:43:06,000 --> 00:43:06,039
Look, I'll be honest with you,
I'm interested in it...

1696
00:43:08,280 --> 00:43:09,999
..for three. Mm.

1697
00:43:10,000 --> 00:43:10,279
..for three. Mm.

1698
00:43:15,840 --> 00:43:15,999
Well... Tell me what you feel

1699
00:43:16,000 --> 00:43:17,839
Well... Tell me what you feel

1700
00:43:17,920 --> 00:43:17,999
and, yeah, we can work with that.

1701
00:43:18,000 --> 00:43:19,999
and, yeah, we can work with that.

1702
00:43:20,000 --> 00:43:20,319
and, yeah, we can work with that.

1703
00:43:20,400 --> 00:43:21,999
What do you reckon, sweetie?
I'm pretty new to this.

1704
00:43:22,000 --> 00:43:22,919
What do you reckon, sweetie?
I'm pretty new to this.

1705
00:43:25,200 --> 00:43:25,999
If we can go four and a half, you
got yourself a deal.

1706
00:43:26,000 --> 00:43:27,999
If we can go four and a half, you
got yourself a deal.

1707
00:43:28,000 --> 00:43:28,119
If we can go four and a half, you
got yourself a deal.

1708
00:43:30,080 --> 00:43:31,999
Erm... (TAPS DESK)

1709
00:43:32,000 --> 00:43:32,479
Erm... (TAPS DESK)

1710
00:43:32,560 --> 00:43:33,999
Let's do it. Four and a half? Yeah,
four and a half. We can do that one.

1711
00:43:34,000 --> 00:43:35,759
Let's do it. Four and a half? Yeah,
four and a half. We can do that one.

1712
00:43:35,840 --> 00:43:35,999
Perfect. Thanks. Thank you, Becky.

1713
00:43:36,000 --> 00:43:37,839
Perfect. Thanks. Thank you, Becky.

1714
00:43:37,920 --> 00:43:37,999
Hopefully we'll see you with some
more. Thanks, Nick.

1715
00:43:38,000 --> 00:43:39,999
Hopefully we'll see you with some
more. Thanks, Nick.

1716
00:43:40,000 --> 00:43:40,319
Hopefully we'll see you with some
more. Thanks, Nick.

1717
00:43:40,400 --> 00:43:41,999
This sale brings Justin and Becky's
total up to $5,000.

1718
00:43:42,000 --> 00:43:43,999
This sale brings Justin and Becky's
total up to $5,000.

1719
00:43:44,000 --> 00:43:44,439
This sale brings Justin and Becky's
total up to $5,000.

1720
00:43:45,400 --> 00:43:45,999
We were aiming for $3,500
to cover those costs

1721
00:43:46,000 --> 00:43:47,799
We were aiming for $3,500
to cover those costs

1722
00:43:47,880 --> 00:43:47,999
and, in the end, we hit $4,500

1723
00:43:48,000 --> 00:43:49,879
and, in the end, we hit $4,500

1724
00:43:49,960 --> 00:43:49,999
and, you know, we made some money,
which is good.

1725
00:43:50,000 --> 00:43:51,999
and, you know, we made some money,
which is good.

1726
00:43:52,000 --> 00:43:52,319
and, you know, we made some money,
which is good.

1727
00:43:53,680 --> 00:43:53,999
It looks like Justin and Becky's luck
may finally have changed.

1728
00:43:54,000 --> 00:43:55,999
It looks like Justin and Becky's luck
may finally have changed.

1729
00:43:56,000 --> 00:43:57,999
It looks like Justin and Becky's luck
may finally have changed.

1730
00:43:58,000 --> 00:43:58,639
It looks like Justin and Becky's luck
may finally have changed.

1731
00:43:58,720 --> 00:43:59,999
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