"Outback Opal Hunters" Episode #4.2

1 00:00:01,000 --> 00:00:01,999 . 2 00:00:02,000 --> 00:00:02,479 . 3 00:00:02,560 --> 00:00:03,999 NARRATOR: On Outback Opal Hunters... 4 00:00:04,000 --> 00:00:04,239 NARRATOR: On Outback Opal Hunters... 5 00:00:04,320 --> 00:00:05,999 I haven't gone through all this for some other (BLEEP) to get my money! 6 00:00:06,000 --> 00:00:07,519 I haven't gone through all this for some other (BLEEP) to get my money! 7 00:00:07,600 --> 00:00:07,999 ..the Bushmen are victim to an underground robbery. 8 00:00:08,000 --> 00:00:09,999 ..the Bushmen are victim to an underground robbery. 9 00:00:10,000 --> 00:00:10,119 ..the Bushmen are victim to an underground robbery. 10 00:00:10,200 --> 00:00:11,999 Hey, you (BLEEP). You dug my (BLEEP) claim, mate. 11 00:00:12,000 --> 00:00:13,319 Hey, you (BLEEP). You dug my (BLEEP) claim, mate. 12 00:00:13,400 --> 00:00:13,999 No. Yes, mate. 13 00:00:14,000 --> 00:00:15,399 No. Yes, mate. 14 00:00:15,480 --> 00:00:15,999 New team the McFarlanes explore a condemned mine field... 15 00:00:16,000 --> 00:00:17,999 New team the McFarlanes explore a condemned mine field... 16 00:00:18,000 --> 00:00:19,599 New team the McFarlanes explore a condemned mine field... 17 00:00:19,680 --> 00:00:19,999 Holy (BLEEP)! ..desperate to find opal 18 00:00:20,000 --> 00:00:21,999 Holy (BLEEP)! ..desperate to find opal 19 00:00:22,000 --> 00:00:22,279 Holy (BLEEP)! ..desperate to find opal 20 00:00:22,360 --> 00:00:23,999 to repair their broken home. Whoa, whoa, whoa! 21 00:00:24,000 --> 00:00:25,039 to repair their broken home. Whoa, whoa, whoa! 22 00:00:25,120 --> 00:00:25,999 Dad, come up. CONNIE: Can you hear him? Can you see him? 23 00:00:26,000 --> 00:00:27,919 Dad, come up. CONNIE: Can you hear him? Can you see him? 24 00:00:28,000 --> 00:00:29,999 What do you want me to do? Come and get us. 25 00:00:30,000 --> 00:00:30,199 What do you want me to do? Come and get us. 26 00:00:30,280 --> 00:00:31,999 The Young Guns battle to find a new claim... 27 00:00:32,000 --> 00:00:32,879 The Young Guns battle to find a new claim... 28 00:00:32,960 --> 00:00:33,999 This spot is (BLEEP) is what I think. 29 00:00:34,000 --> 00:00:34,959 This spot is (BLEEP) is what I think. 30 00:00:35,040 --> 00:00:35,999 ..as their mine becomes too dangerous to work. 31 00:00:36,000 --> 00:00:37,999 ..as their mine becomes too dangerous to work. 32 00:00:38,000 --> 00:00:38,239 ..as their mine becomes too dangerous to work. 33 00:00:41,320 --> 00:00:41,999 (THEME MUSIC PLAYING) 34 00:00:42,000 --> 00:00:43,439 (THEME MUSIC PLAYING) 35 00:00:45,000 --> 00:00:51,074 Support us and become VIP member to remove all ads from www.OpenSubtitles.org 36 00:01:03,680 --> 00:01:03,999 Well, let's hope we have a good day underground, mate. 37 00:01:04,000 --> 00:01:05,999 Well, let's hope we have a good day underground, mate. 38 00:01:06,000 --> 00:01:06,479 Well, let's hope we have a good day underground, mate. 39 00:01:06,560 --> 00:01:07,999 Yes. We gotta be getting close to that good ground. 40 00:01:08,000 --> 00:01:09,439 Yes. We gotta be getting close to that good ground. 41 00:01:09,520 --> 00:01:09,999 In outback New South Wales, 42 00:01:10,000 --> 00:01:11,999 In outback New South Wales, 43 00:01:12,080 --> 00:01:13,999 the Bushmen Rod Manning and Les Walsh 44 00:01:14,000 --> 00:01:14,599 the Bushmen Rod Manning and Les Walsh 45 00:01:14,680 --> 00:01:15,999 are closing in on a group of nine-inch drill holes 46 00:01:16,000 --> 00:01:17,559 are closing in on a group of nine-inch drill holes 47 00:01:17,640 --> 00:01:17,999 they believe hold opal. 48 00:01:18,000 --> 00:01:19,639 they believe hold opal. 49 00:01:21,080 --> 00:01:21,999 The story is that, when it was drilled 20 years ago, 50 00:01:22,000 --> 00:01:23,999 The story is that, when it was drilled 20 years ago, 51 00:01:24,000 --> 00:01:24,199 The story is that, when it was drilled 20 years ago, 52 00:01:24,280 --> 00:01:25,999 really nice colour came out of this group here. 53 00:01:26,000 --> 00:01:27,079 really nice colour came out of this group here. 54 00:01:27,160 --> 00:01:27,999 If our measurements are right, 55 00:01:28,000 --> 00:01:29,239 If our measurements are right, 56 00:01:29,320 --> 00:01:29,999 we should be about three foot away from the ridge ground. 57 00:01:30,000 --> 00:01:31,999 we should be about three foot away from the ridge ground. 58 00:01:37,800 --> 00:01:37,999 Whoa-ho-ho! I've just hit a nine-inch, Les. 59 00:01:38,000 --> 00:01:39,999 Whoa-ho-ho! I've just hit a nine-inch, Les. 60 00:01:40,000 --> 00:01:40,999 Whoa-ho-ho! I've just hit a nine-inch, Les. 61 00:01:41,080 --> 00:01:41,999 That should be the start of the good ground just there. 62 00:01:42,000 --> 00:01:43,799 That should be the start of the good ground just there. 63 00:01:44,960 --> 00:01:45,999 Hang on, that don't look right. No. That's more than a nine-inch. 64 00:01:46,000 --> 00:01:47,999 Hang on, that don't look right. No. That's more than a nine-inch. 65 00:01:48,000 --> 00:01:48,279 Hang on, that don't look right. No. That's more than a nine-inch. 66 00:01:48,360 --> 00:01:49,999 That's a drive in there. Can't be a drive in there. 67 00:01:50,000 --> 00:01:50,919 That's a drive in there. Can't be a drive in there. 68 00:01:54,040 --> 00:01:55,999 It is a drive! 69 00:01:56,000 --> 00:01:56,039 It is a drive! 70 00:01:56,120 --> 00:01:57,999 We should be nowhere near it. 71 00:01:58,000 --> 00:01:58,159 We should be nowhere near it. 72 00:01:58,240 --> 00:01:59,999 No, absolutely nowhere near our boundary. 73 00:02:00,000 --> 00:02:00,559 No, absolutely nowhere near our boundary. 74 00:02:00,640 --> 00:02:01,999 Rod and Les have just discovered a horizontal shaft, known as a drive, 75 00:02:02,000 --> 00:02:03,999 Rod and Les have just discovered a horizontal shaft, known as a drive, 76 00:02:04,000 --> 00:02:04,679 Rod and Les have just discovered a horizontal shaft, known as a drive, 77 00:02:04,760 --> 00:02:05,999 illegally cutting through their claim. 78 00:02:06,000 --> 00:02:07,079 illegally cutting through their claim. 79 00:02:09,480 --> 00:02:09,999 They've come right in on that (BLEEP) trail! 80 00:02:10,000 --> 00:02:11,999 They've come right in on that (BLEEP) trail! 81 00:02:12,000 --> 00:02:13,439 They've come right in on that (BLEEP) trail! 82 00:02:21,200 --> 00:02:21,999 (SIGHS) 83 00:02:22,000 --> 00:02:23,239 (SIGHS) 84 00:02:25,680 --> 00:02:25,999 The Bushmen have lived for years off the grid, 85 00:02:26,000 --> 00:02:27,999 The Bushmen have lived for years off the grid, 86 00:02:28,000 --> 00:02:28,319 The Bushmen have lived for years off the grid, 87 00:02:28,400 --> 00:02:29,999 with little money, in survival mode. 88 00:02:30,000 --> 00:02:30,679 with little money, in survival mode. 89 00:02:32,200 --> 00:02:33,999 Last winter season was a shocker. 90 00:02:34,000 --> 00:02:34,319 Last winter season was a shocker. 91 00:02:34,400 --> 00:02:35,999 The summer season was a disaster for us. 92 00:02:36,000 --> 00:02:36,679 The summer season was a disaster for us. 93 00:02:36,760 --> 00:02:37,999 We were broken down. (ENGINE STALLING) 94 00:02:38,000 --> 00:02:38,839 We were broken down. (ENGINE STALLING) 95 00:02:38,920 --> 00:02:39,999 I was thinking about it: "Yeah, it won't be long, 96 00:02:40,000 --> 00:02:41,199 I was thinking about it: "Yeah, it won't be long, 97 00:02:41,280 --> 00:02:41,999 I'll be able to get myself another good car." 98 00:02:42,000 --> 00:02:43,439 I'll be able to get myself another good car." 99 00:02:43,520 --> 00:02:43,999 Don't know how far down the track that is now. 100 00:02:44,000 --> 00:02:45,719 Don't know how far down the track that is now. 101 00:02:47,280 --> 00:02:47,999 So far, Rod and Les have made $31,000 102 00:02:48,000 --> 00:02:49,999 So far, Rod and Les have made $31,000 103 00:02:50,000 --> 00:02:51,159 So far, Rod and Les have made $31,000 104 00:02:51,240 --> 00:02:51,999 of their season target hunting black opal. 105 00:02:52,000 --> 00:02:53,999 of their season target hunting black opal. 106 00:02:54,000 --> 00:02:54,839 of their season target hunting black opal. 107 00:02:54,920 --> 00:02:55,999 With the money we got, we pretty much paid all our debts. 108 00:02:56,000 --> 00:02:57,999 With the money we got, we pretty much paid all our debts. 109 00:02:58,000 --> 00:02:58,039 With the money we got, we pretty much paid all our debts. 110 00:02:58,120 --> 00:02:59,999 We've pretty much come back to square now. 111 00:03:00,000 --> 00:03:01,479 We've pretty much come back to square now. 112 00:03:01,560 --> 00:03:01,999 With ongoing diesel, food costs and machine repairs, 113 00:03:02,000 --> 00:03:03,999 With ongoing diesel, food costs and machine repairs, 114 00:03:04,000 --> 00:03:05,479 With ongoing diesel, food costs and machine repairs, 115 00:03:05,560 --> 00:03:05,999 the Bushmen have to find more opal. 116 00:03:06,000 --> 00:03:07,999 the Bushmen have to find more opal. 117 00:03:09,400 --> 00:03:09,999 Power keeps going out. 118 00:03:10,000 --> 00:03:11,399 Power keeps going out. 119 00:03:11,480 --> 00:03:11,999 Lately, it's been going on and off 120 00:03:12,000 --> 00:03:13,479 Lately, it's been going on and off 121 00:03:13,560 --> 00:03:13,999 probably five, six times a day. 122 00:03:14,000 --> 00:03:15,559 probably five, six times a day. 123 00:03:16,560 --> 00:03:17,999 Rod's wife Amanda is also close to breaking point. 124 00:03:18,000 --> 00:03:19,999 Rod's wife Amanda is also close to breaking point. 125 00:03:20,000 --> 00:03:20,359 Rod's wife Amanda is also close to breaking point. 126 00:03:20,440 --> 00:03:21,999 I'm stuck here in the middle of nowhere, with no power. 127 00:03:22,000 --> 00:03:23,239 I'm stuck here in the middle of nowhere, with no power. 128 00:03:26,000 --> 00:03:27,999 The generator that Les gave us, 129 00:03:28,080 --> 00:03:29,999 it's old, it needs work. It's really affecting the power. 130 00:03:30,000 --> 00:03:31,439 it's old, it needs work. It's really affecting the power. 131 00:03:31,520 --> 00:03:31,999 I promise, soon as we hit some opal, 132 00:03:32,000 --> 00:03:33,999 I promise, soon as we hit some opal, 133 00:03:34,000 --> 00:03:34,559 I promise, soon as we hit some opal, 134 00:03:34,640 --> 00:03:35,999 I'll get a new generator. I'm gonna hold you to that. 135 00:03:36,000 --> 00:03:37,479 I'll get a new generator. I'm gonna hold you to that. 136 00:03:38,960 --> 00:03:39,999 For us, our answer to just about everything is opal. 137 00:03:40,000 --> 00:03:41,999 For us, our answer to just about everything is opal. 138 00:03:42,000 --> 00:03:42,279 For us, our answer to just about everything is opal. 139 00:03:44,240 --> 00:03:45,999 Hey, look at this! They've got a digger parked here. 140 00:03:46,000 --> 00:03:46,759 Hey, look at this! They've got a digger parked here. 141 00:03:48,720 --> 00:03:49,999 They've come right through on our seam, Les. 142 00:03:50,000 --> 00:03:50,999 They've come right through on our seam, Les. 143 00:03:51,080 --> 00:03:51,999 Yeah? Right through to the back of where we're supp... 144 00:03:52,000 --> 00:03:53,999 Yeah? Right through to the back of where we're supp... 145 00:03:54,000 --> 00:03:54,319 Yeah? Right through to the back of where we're supp... 146 00:03:54,400 --> 00:03:55,999 They've taken it all. Ah, someone's paying for this, Les! 147 00:03:56,000 --> 00:03:57,919 They've taken it all. Ah, someone's paying for this, Les! 148 00:04:07,080 --> 00:04:07,999 Today it's going to be a bit of a busy day. 149 00:04:08,000 --> 00:04:09,159 Today it's going to be a bit of a busy day. 150 00:04:09,240 --> 00:04:09,999 We're heading straight underground with the machine 151 00:04:10,000 --> 00:04:11,799 We're heading straight underground with the machine 152 00:04:11,880 --> 00:04:11,999 and doing a bit of work, moving some dirt, 153 00:04:12,000 --> 00:04:13,919 and doing a bit of work, moving some dirt, 154 00:04:14,000 --> 00:04:15,999 clearing our way through. 155 00:04:16,080 --> 00:04:17,999 In White Cliffs, rookies the Young Guns 156 00:04:18,000 --> 00:04:18,799 In White Cliffs, rookies the Young Guns 157 00:04:18,880 --> 00:04:19,999 are battling to expand their new opal claim 158 00:04:20,000 --> 00:04:21,679 are battling to expand their new opal claim 159 00:04:21,760 --> 00:04:21,999 with an expensive hired mini loader - a Kanga. 160 00:04:22,000 --> 00:04:23,999 with an expensive hired mini loader - a Kanga. 161 00:04:24,000 --> 00:04:25,039 with an expensive hired mini loader - a Kanga. 162 00:04:27,320 --> 00:04:27,999 We've really stepped it up, getting the Kanga, 163 00:04:28,000 --> 00:04:29,999 We've really stepped it up, getting the Kanga, 164 00:04:30,080 --> 00:04:31,999 but at the same time, it just means 165 00:04:32,000 --> 00:04:32,599 but at the same time, it just means 166 00:04:32,680 --> 00:04:33,999 we need to find opal even more now. 167 00:04:34,000 --> 00:04:35,079 we need to find opal even more now. 168 00:04:35,160 --> 00:04:35,999 200 bucks a day is really taking it out of us. 169 00:04:36,000 --> 00:04:37,999 200 bucks a day is really taking it out of us. 170 00:04:38,000 --> 00:04:38,159 200 bucks a day is really taking it out of us. 171 00:04:38,240 --> 00:04:39,999 We're not finding the quantity of opal 172 00:04:40,000 --> 00:04:40,279 We're not finding the quantity of opal 173 00:04:40,360 --> 00:04:41,999 that we need to run it. 174 00:04:42,000 --> 00:04:42,359 that we need to run it. 175 00:04:43,400 --> 00:04:43,999 The Young Guns are digging out an old mine attached to their camp, 176 00:04:44,000 --> 00:04:45,999 The Young Guns are digging out an old mine attached to their camp, 177 00:04:46,000 --> 00:04:47,239 The Young Guns are digging out an old mine attached to their camp, 178 00:04:47,320 --> 00:04:47,999 bought with their last savings. 179 00:04:48,000 --> 00:04:49,319 bought with their last savings. 180 00:04:50,440 --> 00:04:51,999 But to reach the opal level they hope is buried deep within the mine walls 181 00:04:52,000 --> 00:04:53,999 But to reach the opal level they hope is buried deep within the mine walls 182 00:04:54,000 --> 00:04:54,679 But to reach the opal level they hope is buried deep within the mine walls 183 00:04:54,760 --> 00:04:55,999 means clearing tonnes of dangerously unstable rock. 184 00:04:56,000 --> 00:04:57,999 means clearing tonnes of dangerously unstable rock. 185 00:04:58,000 --> 00:04:58,359 means clearing tonnes of dangerously unstable rock. 186 00:04:58,440 --> 00:04:59,999 I reckon we'll dig pretty late today. What? 187 00:05:00,000 --> 00:05:00,959 I reckon we'll dig pretty late today. What? 188 00:05:07,560 --> 00:05:07,999 JC? Are you all right? Yeah, yeah, I'm right here. 189 00:05:08,000 --> 00:05:09,999 JC? Are you all right? Yeah, yeah, I'm right here. 190 00:05:10,000 --> 00:05:10,239 JC? Are you all right? Yeah, yeah, I'm right here. 191 00:05:10,320 --> 00:05:11,999 What was that? 192 00:05:12,000 --> 00:05:12,319 What was that? 193 00:05:15,400 --> 00:05:15,999 All this area here is old diggings. 194 00:05:16,000 --> 00:05:17,679 All this area here is old diggings. 195 00:05:17,760 --> 00:05:17,999 I don't think this part's been touched in over 12 years, 196 00:05:18,000 --> 00:05:19,999 I don't think this part's been touched in over 12 years, 197 00:05:20,000 --> 00:05:20,399 I don't think this part's been touched in over 12 years, 198 00:05:20,480 --> 00:05:21,999 so all that dry dirt, when that comes out, 199 00:05:22,000 --> 00:05:22,839 so all that dry dirt, when that comes out, 200 00:05:22,920 --> 00:05:23,999 it can just make cave-ins like that happen. 201 00:05:24,000 --> 00:05:24,959 it can just make cave-ins like that happen. 202 00:05:29,320 --> 00:05:29,999 All in their early 20s, 203 00:05:30,000 --> 00:05:31,319 All in their early 20s, 204 00:05:31,400 --> 00:05:31,999 team leader Jaymin, JC and Noah 205 00:05:32,000 --> 00:05:33,999 team leader Jaymin, JC and Noah 206 00:05:34,000 --> 00:05:34,119 team leader Jaymin, JC and Noah 207 00:05:34,200 --> 00:05:35,999 have had a tough start to their first mining season together, 208 00:05:36,000 --> 00:05:37,319 have had a tough start to their first mining season together, 209 00:05:37,400 --> 00:05:37,999 hunting crystal opal worth up to $25,000 a gram. 210 00:05:38,000 --> 00:05:39,999 hunting crystal opal worth up to $25,000 a gram. 211 00:05:40,000 --> 00:05:41,919 hunting crystal opal worth up to $25,000 a gram. 212 00:05:42,000 --> 00:05:43,999 When I got the boys out here, I did have this idea in my head 213 00:05:44,000 --> 00:05:44,919 When I got the boys out here, I did have this idea in my head 214 00:05:45,000 --> 00:05:45,999 that we'd kind of come out here, move a bit of dirt 215 00:05:46,000 --> 00:05:47,399 that we'd kind of come out here, move a bit of dirt 216 00:05:47,480 --> 00:05:47,999 and get rich the end of the day. 217 00:05:48,000 --> 00:05:49,519 and get rich the end of the day. 218 00:05:49,600 --> 00:05:49,999 We can't just stop and just set up all our equipment in one area 219 00:05:50,000 --> 00:05:51,999 We can't just stop and just set up all our equipment in one area 220 00:05:52,000 --> 00:05:52,679 We can't just stop and just set up all our equipment in one area 221 00:05:52,760 --> 00:05:53,999 and then just move as soon as you find another interesting hole. 222 00:05:54,000 --> 00:05:55,759 and then just move as soon as you find another interesting hole. 223 00:05:55,840 --> 00:05:55,999 It's not about that. It's about checking our other options. 224 00:05:56,000 --> 00:05:57,999 It's not about that. It's about checking our other options. 225 00:05:58,000 --> 00:05:58,679 It's not about that. It's about checking our other options. 226 00:05:58,760 --> 00:05:59,999 It's been a little bit of a wake-up check, I guess, for me, 227 00:06:00,000 --> 00:06:01,799 It's been a little bit of a wake-up check, I guess, for me, 228 00:06:01,880 --> 00:06:01,999 just to come out here and seeing how much work has to go 229 00:06:02,000 --> 00:06:03,999 just to come out here and seeing how much work has to go 230 00:06:04,000 --> 00:06:04,599 just to come out here and seeing how much work has to go 231 00:06:04,680 --> 00:06:05,999 into running this team, running the Young Guns. 232 00:06:06,000 --> 00:06:07,199 into running this team, running the Young Guns. 233 00:06:07,280 --> 00:06:07,999 The rookie miners live in a sparse camp with no running water. 234 00:06:08,000 --> 00:06:09,999 The rookie miners live in a sparse camp with no running water. 235 00:06:10,000 --> 00:06:11,119 The rookie miners live in a sparse camp with no running water. 236 00:06:11,200 --> 00:06:11,999 I just want a morning coffee. Are you kidding me? 237 00:06:12,000 --> 00:06:13,559 I just want a morning coffee. Are you kidding me? 238 00:06:15,040 --> 00:06:15,999 'The biggest decision I ever made in my life is probably coming out here. 239 00:06:16,000 --> 00:06:17,999 'The biggest decision I ever made in my life is probably coming out here. 240 00:06:18,000 --> 00:06:19,119 'The biggest decision I ever made in my life is probably coming out here. 241 00:06:19,200 --> 00:06:19,999 Everything's a bit harder than normal.' 242 00:06:20,000 --> 00:06:21,239 Everything's a bit harder than normal.' 243 00:06:22,280 --> 00:06:23,999 You have to grow up a lot, cos you're completely self-sufficient. 244 00:06:24,000 --> 00:06:25,399 You have to grow up a lot, cos you're completely self-sufficient. 245 00:06:25,480 --> 00:06:25,999 Where we are in terms of finding opal at the moment... 246 00:06:26,000 --> 00:06:27,999 Where we are in terms of finding opal at the moment... 247 00:06:28,000 --> 00:06:28,079 Where we are in terms of finding opal at the moment... 248 00:06:28,160 --> 00:06:29,999 You know, it's not really the millions 249 00:06:30,000 --> 00:06:30,639 You know, it's not really the millions 250 00:06:30,720 --> 00:06:31,999 or the fortune that Jaymin promised us in the beginning. 251 00:06:32,000 --> 00:06:33,999 or the fortune that Jaymin promised us in the beginning. 252 00:06:34,000 --> 00:06:34,279 or the fortune that Jaymin promised us in the beginning. 253 00:06:34,360 --> 00:06:35,999 We're not pulling out heaps of colour at the moment. 254 00:06:36,000 --> 00:06:37,239 We're not pulling out heaps of colour at the moment. 255 00:06:39,840 --> 00:06:39,999 It started caving. What? Oh... 256 00:06:40,000 --> 00:06:41,999 It started caving. What? Oh... 257 00:06:42,000 --> 00:06:42,399 It started caving. What? Oh... 258 00:06:42,480 --> 00:06:43,999 Bloody hell. Look at that. It still looks like there's a lot right around the top there. 259 00:06:44,000 --> 00:06:45,999 Bloody hell. Look at that. It still looks like there's a lot right around the top there. 260 00:06:46,000 --> 00:06:46,839 Bloody hell. Look at that. It still looks like there's a lot right around the top there. 261 00:06:46,920 --> 00:06:47,999 Obviously, that's not the size of the actual shaft. 262 00:06:48,000 --> 00:06:49,359 Obviously, that's not the size of the actual shaft. 263 00:06:49,440 --> 00:06:49,999 Let's get down there and just clear it out 264 00:06:50,000 --> 00:06:51,439 Let's get down there and just clear it out 265 00:06:51,520 --> 00:06:51,999 and maybe take off some of this. 266 00:06:52,000 --> 00:06:53,719 and maybe take off some of this. 267 00:06:53,800 --> 00:06:53,999 It's always been my responsibility bringing the boys out here 268 00:06:54,000 --> 00:06:55,999 It's always been my responsibility bringing the boys out here 269 00:06:56,000 --> 00:06:56,799 It's always been my responsibility bringing the boys out here 270 00:06:56,880 --> 00:06:57,999 to this different life. I need to send them home safely. 271 00:06:58,000 --> 00:06:59,719 to this different life. I need to send them home safely. 272 00:07:01,040 --> 00:07:01,999 But as Jaymin clears away the landslide, 273 00:07:02,000 --> 00:07:03,919 But as Jaymin clears away the landslide, 274 00:07:04,000 --> 00:07:05,999 another threat begins to build from the Kanga exhaust. 275 00:07:06,000 --> 00:07:06,999 another threat begins to build from the Kanga exhaust. 276 00:07:08,160 --> 00:07:09,999 There's smoke in here. Yeah. 277 00:07:10,000 --> 00:07:10,159 There's smoke in here. Yeah. 278 00:07:12,120 --> 00:07:13,999 Deadly carbon monoxide. 279 00:07:14,000 --> 00:07:14,199 Deadly carbon monoxide. 280 00:07:20,960 --> 00:07:21,999 Some of the best opal in the ridge come out of this area. 281 00:07:22,000 --> 00:07:23,999 Some of the best opal in the ridge come out of this area. 282 00:07:24,000 --> 00:07:24,199 Some of the best opal in the ridge come out of this area. 283 00:07:24,280 --> 00:07:25,999 Back in the day? In the day. 284 00:07:26,000 --> 00:07:26,279 Back in the day? In the day. 285 00:07:26,360 --> 00:07:27,999 I think it's just a go. There's something about it. 286 00:07:28,000 --> 00:07:28,759 I think it's just a go. There's something about it. 287 00:07:28,840 --> 00:07:29,999 It's a gut feeling - that's fine, but how safe is it? 288 00:07:30,000 --> 00:07:31,279 It's a gut feeling - that's fine, but how safe is it? 289 00:07:31,360 --> 00:07:31,999 Well, I won't really know until I get in and have a look. 290 00:07:32,000 --> 00:07:33,999 Well, I won't really know until I get in and have a look. 291 00:07:34,000 --> 00:07:34,719 Well, I won't really know until I get in and have a look. 292 00:07:34,800 --> 00:07:35,999 In Lightning Ridge, outback New South Wales, 293 00:07:36,000 --> 00:07:37,759 In Lightning Ridge, outback New South Wales, 294 00:07:37,840 --> 00:07:37,999 Gavan McFarlane, wife Connie 295 00:07:38,000 --> 00:07:39,839 Gavan McFarlane, wife Connie 296 00:07:39,920 --> 00:07:39,999 and 16-year-old daughter Teagan 297 00:07:40,000 --> 00:07:41,999 and 16-year-old daughter Teagan 298 00:07:42,080 --> 00:07:43,999 are heading to one of the richest but most dangerous 299 00:07:44,000 --> 00:07:44,839 are heading to one of the richest but most dangerous 300 00:07:44,920 --> 00:07:45,999 mining fields in the region, Potch Point. 301 00:07:46,000 --> 00:07:47,759 mining fields in the region, Potch Point. 302 00:07:49,000 --> 00:07:49,999 I was told that the neighbouring claim, 303 00:07:50,000 --> 00:07:51,239 I was told that the neighbouring claim, 304 00:07:51,320 --> 00:07:51,999 they got $25 million out of it. 305 00:07:52,000 --> 00:07:53,919 they got $25 million out of it. 306 00:07:54,000 --> 00:07:55,999 We're here? We're here. We're ready to go? OK. 307 00:07:56,000 --> 00:07:56,919 We're here? We're here. We're ready to go? OK. 308 00:07:57,000 --> 00:07:57,999 'I'm as keen as to get in there and have a go.' 309 00:07:58,000 --> 00:07:59,559 'I'm as keen as to get in there and have a go.' 310 00:07:59,640 --> 00:07:59,999 So we got this one, one next door and the one here. 311 00:08:00,000 --> 00:08:01,999 So we got this one, one next door and the one here. 312 00:08:02,000 --> 00:08:03,119 So we got this one, one next door and the one here. 313 00:08:03,200 --> 00:08:03,999 'Looking at the catch there, erm, surrounded by condemned claims.' 314 00:08:04,000 --> 00:08:05,999 'Looking at the catch there, erm, surrounded by condemned claims.' 315 00:08:06,000 --> 00:08:07,679 'Looking at the catch there, erm, surrounded by condemned claims.' 316 00:08:07,760 --> 00:08:07,999 The mines close to Gavan's claims 317 00:08:08,000 --> 00:08:09,999 The mines close to Gavan's claims 318 00:08:10,000 --> 00:08:10,079 The mines close to Gavan's claims 319 00:08:10,160 --> 00:08:11,999 were shut down ten years ago by authorities 320 00:08:12,000 --> 00:08:12,599 were shut down ten years ago by authorities 321 00:08:12,680 --> 00:08:13,999 after massive cave-ins. 322 00:08:14,000 --> 00:08:14,679 after massive cave-ins. 323 00:08:14,760 --> 00:08:15,999 'I never left anything structural there 324 00:08:16,000 --> 00:08:16,759 'I never left anything structural there 325 00:08:16,840 --> 00:08:17,999 to help hold the ground up and it collapsed.' 326 00:08:18,000 --> 00:08:18,959 to help hold the ground up and it collapsed.' 327 00:08:19,040 --> 00:08:19,999 If it doesn't look safe, I'll be up straight away. 328 00:08:20,000 --> 00:08:21,399 If it doesn't look safe, I'll be up straight away. 329 00:08:21,480 --> 00:08:21,999 I won't hesitate. Keep on talking to me 330 00:08:22,000 --> 00:08:23,479 I won't hesitate. Keep on talking to me 331 00:08:23,560 --> 00:08:23,999 so I can hear your voice, and I'll be happy. All right? 332 00:08:24,000 --> 00:08:25,999 so I can hear your voice, and I'll be happy. All right? 333 00:08:26,000 --> 00:08:26,559 so I can hear your voice, and I'll be happy. All right? 334 00:08:26,640 --> 00:08:27,999 She knows about that, and her concerns are that... 335 00:08:28,000 --> 00:08:29,279 She knows about that, and her concerns are that... 336 00:08:29,360 --> 00:08:29,999 that could potentially happen in this claim, as well. 337 00:08:30,000 --> 00:08:31,999 that could potentially happen in this claim, as well. 338 00:08:32,000 --> 00:08:32,479 that could potentially happen in this claim, as well. 339 00:08:32,560 --> 00:08:33,999 Righty-oh. I'm going down. 340 00:08:34,000 --> 00:08:35,079 Righty-oh. I'm going down. 341 00:08:35,160 --> 00:08:35,999 Well, don't be too long. No. 342 00:08:36,000 --> 00:08:37,999 Well, don't be too long. No. 343 00:08:38,000 --> 00:08:38,439 Well, don't be too long. No. 344 00:08:38,520 --> 00:08:39,999 Oh... What? 345 00:08:40,000 --> 00:08:40,639 Oh... What? 346 00:08:40,720 --> 00:08:41,999 Uh, it's just a bit of movement. Nothing. I've seen worse. 347 00:08:42,000 --> 00:08:43,999 Uh, it's just a bit of movement. Nothing. I've seen worse. 348 00:08:44,000 --> 00:08:44,039 Uh, it's just a bit of movement. Nothing. I've seen worse. 349 00:08:44,120 --> 00:08:45,999 Righty-oh. 350 00:08:46,000 --> 00:08:46,119 Righty-oh. 351 00:08:47,600 --> 00:08:47,999 'When all else fails, burn the splitting block.' 352 00:08:48,000 --> 00:08:49,999 'When all else fails, burn the splitting block.' 353 00:08:50,000 --> 00:08:50,119 'When all else fails, burn the splitting block.' 354 00:08:50,200 --> 00:08:51,999 Seven years ago, Gavan escaped the life of a software engineer 355 00:08:52,000 --> 00:08:53,999 Seven years ago, Gavan escaped the life of a software engineer 356 00:08:54,000 --> 00:08:54,159 Seven years ago, Gavan escaped the life of a software engineer 357 00:08:54,240 --> 00:08:55,999 700 kilometres away on the coast, 358 00:08:56,000 --> 00:08:56,319 700 kilometres away on the coast, 359 00:08:56,400 --> 00:08:57,999 to mine for opal. 360 00:08:58,000 --> 00:08:58,399 to mine for opal. 361 00:08:58,480 --> 00:08:59,999 I always wanted to come and visit Lightning Ridge. 362 00:09:00,000 --> 00:09:01,319 I always wanted to come and visit Lightning Ridge. 363 00:09:01,400 --> 00:09:01,999 When you see opal in the raw and in the rough, 364 00:09:02,000 --> 00:09:03,799 When you see opal in the raw and in the rough, 365 00:09:03,880 --> 00:09:03,999 it's that absolutely beautiful gem. I just fell in love. 366 00:09:04,000 --> 00:09:05,999 it's that absolutely beautiful gem. I just fell in love. 367 00:09:06,000 --> 00:09:07,319 it's that absolutely beautiful gem. I just fell in love. 368 00:09:07,400 --> 00:09:07,999 'I think the treasure hunter in me was ignited.' 369 00:09:08,000 --> 00:09:09,999 'I think the treasure hunter in me was ignited.' 370 00:09:10,000 --> 00:09:10,719 'I think the treasure hunter in me was ignited.' 371 00:09:12,120 --> 00:09:13,999 'I'm a city girl born and bred from the eastern suburbs of Sydney. 372 00:09:14,000 --> 00:09:15,319 'I'm a city girl born and bred from the eastern suburbs of Sydney. 373 00:09:15,400 --> 00:09:15,999 Yes, it's quirky, but it's great. It's a community that I'd, like, taken to grow up in.' 374 00:09:16,000 --> 00:09:17,999 Yes, it's quirky, but it's great. It's a community that I'd, like, taken to grow up in.' 375 00:09:18,000 --> 00:09:19,999 Yes, it's quirky, but it's great. It's a community that I'd, like, taken to grow up in.' 376 00:09:20,000 --> 00:09:20,239 Yes, it's quirky, but it's great. It's a community that I'd, like, taken to grow up in.' 377 00:09:20,320 --> 00:09:21,999 Everyone's out here, helps each other when anyone's in need. 378 00:09:22,000 --> 00:09:23,639 Everyone's out here, helps each other when anyone's in need. 379 00:09:23,720 --> 00:09:23,999 I thought, "That's so much nicer than being in the city." 380 00:09:24,000 --> 00:09:25,999 I thought, "That's so much nicer than being in the city." 381 00:09:26,000 --> 00:09:26,279 I thought, "That's so much nicer than being in the city." 382 00:09:26,360 --> 00:09:27,999 Welcome underground, my darling. 383 00:09:28,000 --> 00:09:28,679 Welcome underground, my darling. 384 00:09:28,760 --> 00:09:29,999 It's fun. I'm learning new things 385 00:09:30,000 --> 00:09:30,759 It's fun. I'm learning new things 386 00:09:30,840 --> 00:09:31,999 and being with my dad 387 00:09:32,000 --> 00:09:32,839 and being with my dad 388 00:09:32,920 --> 00:09:33,999 and having fun being down mine holes when I'm allowed to be down them. 389 00:09:34,000 --> 00:09:35,999 and having fun being down mine holes when I'm allowed to be down them. 390 00:09:36,000 --> 00:09:37,279 and having fun being down mine holes when I'm allowed to be down them. 391 00:09:37,360 --> 00:09:37,999 Why go shopping when you can literally find 392 00:09:38,000 --> 00:09:39,359 Why go shopping when you can literally find 393 00:09:39,440 --> 00:09:39,999 your own piece of jewellery and make it all yourself? 394 00:09:40,000 --> 00:09:41,999 your own piece of jewellery and make it all yourself? 395 00:09:43,040 --> 00:09:43,999 But the path to opal riches is a constant struggle. 396 00:09:44,000 --> 00:09:45,999 But the path to opal riches is a constant struggle. 397 00:09:46,000 --> 00:09:47,039 But the path to opal riches is a constant struggle. 398 00:09:47,120 --> 00:09:47,999 We live completely off grid. All our power comes from solar. 399 00:09:48,000 --> 00:09:49,999 We live completely off grid. All our power comes from solar. 400 00:09:50,000 --> 00:09:50,439 We live completely off grid. All our power comes from solar. 401 00:09:50,520 --> 00:09:51,999 I have to truck our water in from in town. 402 00:09:52,000 --> 00:09:52,959 I have to truck our water in from in town. 403 00:09:55,280 --> 00:09:55,999 This is my room. 404 00:09:56,000 --> 00:09:56,759 This is my room. 405 00:09:56,840 --> 00:09:57,999 I don't think you can call it a roof. 406 00:09:58,000 --> 00:09:58,839 I don't think you can call it a roof. 407 00:09:58,920 --> 00:09:59,999 It's kind of just sitting there. Sometimes at night, 408 00:10:00,000 --> 00:10:01,599 It's kind of just sitting there. Sometimes at night, 409 00:10:01,680 --> 00:10:01,999 some of the stuff just falls through. 410 00:10:02,000 --> 00:10:03,679 some of the stuff just falls through. 411 00:10:03,760 --> 00:10:03,999 We've got gaps and breezes in places. 412 00:10:04,000 --> 00:10:05,999 We've got gaps and breezes in places. 413 00:10:06,000 --> 00:10:06,159 We've got gaps and breezes in places. 414 00:10:06,240 --> 00:10:07,999 It's all money to seal it all up. 415 00:10:08,000 --> 00:10:08,639 It's all money to seal it all up. 416 00:10:09,760 --> 00:10:09,999 So in winter, we freeze to death and in summer, we overheat. 417 00:10:10,000 --> 00:10:11,999 So in winter, we freeze to death and in summer, we overheat. 418 00:10:12,000 --> 00:10:13,359 So in winter, we freeze to death and in summer, we overheat. 419 00:10:13,440 --> 00:10:13,999 (LAUGHS) A new house would be good, eh, chicken? Yeah, a new house. 420 00:10:14,000 --> 00:10:15,999 (LAUGHS) A new house would be good, eh, chicken? Yeah, a new house. 421 00:10:16,000 --> 00:10:16,679 (LAUGHS) A new house would be good, eh, chicken? Yeah, a new house. 422 00:10:17,880 --> 00:10:17,999 That would be so good - like, a bigger and better house. 423 00:10:18,000 --> 00:10:19,999 That would be so good - like, a bigger and better house. 424 00:10:20,000 --> 00:10:20,799 That would be so good - like, a bigger and better house. 425 00:10:20,880 --> 00:10:21,999 Just more of our own space 426 00:10:22,000 --> 00:10:22,839 Just more of our own space 427 00:10:22,920 --> 00:10:23,999 cos we're all, like, piled in at one place. 428 00:10:24,000 --> 00:10:25,079 cos we're all, like, piled in at one place. 429 00:10:25,160 --> 00:10:25,999 I just want to make it a home. I want to make it comfortable for us. 430 00:10:26,000 --> 00:10:27,999 I just want to make it a home. I want to make it comfortable for us. 431 00:10:28,000 --> 00:10:28,399 I just want to make it a home. I want to make it comfortable for us. 432 00:10:29,520 --> 00:10:29,999 To rebuild their family home, 433 00:10:30,000 --> 00:10:31,519 To rebuild their family home, 434 00:10:31,600 --> 00:10:31,999 the McFarlanes have set a modest season target 435 00:10:32,000 --> 00:10:33,999 the McFarlanes have set a modest season target 436 00:10:34,000 --> 00:10:34,319 the McFarlanes have set a modest season target 437 00:10:34,400 --> 00:10:35,999 of $20,000. They're pinning their hopes 438 00:10:36,000 --> 00:10:37,439 of $20,000. They're pinning their hopes 439 00:10:37,520 --> 00:10:37,999 on famed Lightning Ridge black opal. 440 00:10:38,000 --> 00:10:39,999 on famed Lightning Ridge black opal. 441 00:10:40,000 --> 00:10:40,719 on famed Lightning Ridge black opal. 442 00:10:40,800 --> 00:10:41,999 I'm driven to go to work to provide for my family. 443 00:10:42,000 --> 00:10:43,639 I'm driven to go to work to provide for my family. 444 00:10:43,720 --> 00:10:43,999 Enough's enough. The means is to find some opal and get some money. 445 00:10:44,000 --> 00:10:45,999 Enough's enough. The means is to find some opal and get some money. 446 00:10:46,000 --> 00:10:47,039 Enough's enough. The means is to find some opal and get some money. 447 00:10:49,840 --> 00:10:49,999 But Connie's fearful the previous miners 448 00:10:50,000 --> 00:10:51,999 But Connie's fearful the previous miners 449 00:10:52,000 --> 00:10:52,479 But Connie's fearful the previous miners 450 00:10:52,560 --> 00:10:53,999 left Gavan's new claim because it was too dangerous. 451 00:10:54,000 --> 00:10:55,999 left Gavan's new claim because it was too dangerous. 452 00:10:56,080 --> 00:10:57,999 'They still can get caught in mine collapses 453 00:10:58,000 --> 00:10:58,879 'They still can get caught in mine collapses 454 00:10:58,960 --> 00:10:59,999 and all of that sort of stuff, so someone has to worry about it, 455 00:11:00,000 --> 00:11:01,999 and all of that sort of stuff, so someone has to worry about it, 456 00:11:02,000 --> 00:11:02,079 and all of that sort of stuff, so someone has to worry about it, 457 00:11:02,160 --> 00:11:03,999 cos Gav's not worrying about it.' 458 00:11:04,000 --> 00:11:04,239 cos Gav's not worrying about it.' 459 00:11:04,320 --> 00:11:05,999 Teagan's a teenager. She don't see it. I'm worried about it. 460 00:11:06,000 --> 00:11:07,999 Teagan's a teenager. She don't see it. I'm worried about it. 461 00:11:10,160 --> 00:11:11,999 If we let that fear take over us, 462 00:11:12,000 --> 00:11:12,839 If we let that fear take over us, 463 00:11:12,920 --> 00:11:13,999 we wouldn't even get in the ladders and go underground. 464 00:11:14,000 --> 00:11:15,559 we wouldn't even get in the ladders and go underground. 465 00:11:16,840 --> 00:11:17,999 I'm at the roof now. OK. I can't see you any more, so make sure you keep on talking. 466 00:11:18,000 --> 00:11:19,999 I'm at the roof now. OK. I can't see you any more, so make sure you keep on talking. 467 00:11:20,000 --> 00:11:21,159 I'm at the roof now. OK. I can't see you any more, so make sure you keep on talking. 468 00:11:21,240 --> 00:11:21,999 I'm here. You're all right. 469 00:11:22,000 --> 00:11:23,479 I'm here. You're all right. 470 00:11:23,560 --> 00:11:23,999 They've left a fair bit of gear here. Have they? 471 00:11:24,000 --> 00:11:25,999 They've left a fair bit of gear here. Have they? 472 00:11:26,000 --> 00:11:26,159 They've left a fair bit of gear here. Have they? 473 00:11:26,240 --> 00:11:27,999 Gloves... Oh. OK. 474 00:11:28,000 --> 00:11:28,239 Gloves... Oh. OK. 475 00:11:28,320 --> 00:11:29,999 ..bits and pieces, cords... 476 00:11:30,000 --> 00:11:30,919 ..bits and pieces, cords... 477 00:11:31,000 --> 00:11:31,999 But they've just left in a hurry. 478 00:11:32,000 --> 00:11:33,159 But they've just left in a hurry. 479 00:11:33,240 --> 00:11:33,999 I think what's happened is that they've had side fall-ins. 480 00:11:34,000 --> 00:11:35,999 I think what's happened is that they've had side fall-ins. 481 00:11:36,000 --> 00:11:36,479 I think what's happened is that they've had side fall-ins. 482 00:11:38,160 --> 00:11:39,999 And it scared them out. 483 00:11:40,000 --> 00:11:40,159 And it scared them out. 484 00:11:40,240 --> 00:11:41,999 Don't panic, but it could be a bit of roof separation towards that... 485 00:11:42,000 --> 00:11:43,999 Don't panic, but it could be a bit of roof separation towards that... 486 00:11:44,000 --> 00:11:44,399 Don't panic, but it could be a bit of roof separation towards that... 487 00:11:44,480 --> 00:11:45,999 (THUDS) Holy (BLEEP)! 488 00:11:46,000 --> 00:11:46,639 (THUDS) Holy (BLEEP)! 489 00:11:46,720 --> 00:11:47,999 Are you all right? What was that? Dad, come up. 490 00:11:48,000 --> 00:11:49,319 Are you all right? What was that? Dad, come up. 491 00:11:49,400 --> 00:11:49,999 Can you hear him? Can you see him? No. 492 00:11:50,000 --> 00:11:51,999 Can you hear him? Can you see him? No. 493 00:11:57,080 --> 00:11:57,999 (GRUNTS) See? (BLEEP) 494 00:11:58,000 --> 00:11:59,639 (GRUNTS) See? (BLEEP) 495 00:12:00,880 --> 00:12:01,999 It's all gone. The whole lot - it's all gone. 496 00:12:02,000 --> 00:12:03,919 It's all gone. The whole lot - it's all gone. 497 00:12:05,680 --> 00:12:05,999 With their hopes of survival resting in one mine, 498 00:12:06,000 --> 00:12:07,999 With their hopes of survival resting in one mine, 499 00:12:08,000 --> 00:12:08,799 With their hopes of survival resting in one mine, 500 00:12:08,880 --> 00:12:09,999 the Bushmen have discovered the rich seam opal they're chasing is gone. 501 00:12:10,000 --> 00:12:11,999 the Bushmen have discovered the rich seam opal they're chasing is gone. 502 00:12:12,000 --> 00:12:12,919 the Bushmen have discovered the rich seam opal they're chasing is gone. 503 00:12:14,640 --> 00:12:15,999 Yeah. That'd be quite a few dollars, I would say, that come out of there. 504 00:12:16,000 --> 00:12:17,999 Yeah. That'd be quite a few dollars, I would say, that come out of there. 505 00:12:18,000 --> 00:12:18,119 Yeah. That'd be quite a few dollars, I would say, that come out of there. 506 00:12:18,200 --> 00:12:19,999 Well, they don't cross boundaries for nothing, do they? 507 00:12:20,000 --> 00:12:21,079 Well, they don't cross boundaries for nothing, do they? 508 00:12:21,160 --> 00:12:21,999 Well, that's right. Only if they're really on it and it's good (BLEEP). 509 00:12:22,000 --> 00:12:23,999 Well, that's right. Only if they're really on it and it's good (BLEEP). 510 00:12:24,000 --> 00:12:24,599 Well, that's right. Only if they're really on it and it's good (BLEEP). 511 00:12:24,680 --> 00:12:25,999 They've crossed the boundary by five or six metres, probably, 512 00:12:26,000 --> 00:12:27,999 They've crossed the boundary by five or six metres, probably, 513 00:12:28,000 --> 00:12:28,079 They've crossed the boundary by five or six metres, probably, 514 00:12:28,160 --> 00:12:29,999 and that's where the pocket is - just behind there. 515 00:12:30,000 --> 00:12:30,599 and that's where the pocket is - just behind there. 516 00:12:31,720 --> 00:12:31,999 Can you imagine what they've got here out of all this? 517 00:12:32,000 --> 00:12:33,999 Can you imagine what they've got here out of all this? 518 00:12:34,000 --> 00:12:34,679 Can you imagine what they've got here out of all this? 519 00:12:34,760 --> 00:12:35,999 Well, we can't do much about it, now they've taken it. 520 00:12:36,000 --> 00:12:37,399 Well, we can't do much about it, now they've taken it. 521 00:12:37,480 --> 00:12:37,999 I haven't gone through all this (BLEEP) 522 00:12:38,000 --> 00:12:39,999 I haven't gone through all this (BLEEP) 523 00:12:40,000 --> 00:12:40,479 I haven't gone through all this (BLEEP) 524 00:12:40,560 --> 00:12:41,999 for some other (BLEEP) to get my money! 525 00:12:42,000 --> 00:12:42,999 for some other (BLEEP) to get my money! 526 00:12:43,080 --> 00:12:43,999 Taking (BLEEP)! I'm going to see him. 527 00:12:44,000 --> 00:12:45,159 Taking (BLEEP)! I'm going to see him. 528 00:12:46,680 --> 00:12:47,999 (DRAMATIC MUSIC) 529 00:12:48,000 --> 00:12:48,679 (DRAMATIC MUSIC) 530 00:12:50,200 --> 00:12:51,999 Rod and Les are heading to the makeshift camp of John Scheepers. 531 00:12:52,000 --> 00:12:53,839 Rod and Les are heading to the makeshift camp of John Scheepers. 532 00:12:55,240 --> 00:12:55,999 He's recently started mining the claim next door to Bondi 533 00:12:56,000 --> 00:12:57,999 He's recently started mining the claim next door to Bondi 534 00:12:58,000 --> 00:12:58,639 He's recently started mining the claim next door to Bondi 535 00:12:58,720 --> 00:12:59,999 and is Rod's primary suspect. 536 00:13:00,000 --> 00:13:00,719 and is Rod's primary suspect. 537 00:13:00,800 --> 00:13:01,999 He (BLEEP) doesn't want to be on our mine. I can tell you, Rod, I'm furious. 538 00:13:02,000 --> 00:13:03,999 He (BLEEP) doesn't want to be on our mine. I can tell you, Rod, I'm furious. 539 00:13:04,000 --> 00:13:04,399 He (BLEEP) doesn't want to be on our mine. I can tell you, Rod, I'm furious. 540 00:13:06,160 --> 00:13:07,999 Don't do anything stupid. 541 00:13:08,000 --> 00:13:08,319 Don't do anything stupid. 542 00:13:08,400 --> 00:13:09,999 Hey, you (BLEEP)! 543 00:13:10,000 --> 00:13:10,559 Hey, you (BLEEP)! 544 00:13:10,640 --> 00:13:11,999 You want to (BLEEP) cross the boundary and dig my claim, you (BLEEP)? 545 00:13:12,000 --> 00:13:13,999 You want to (BLEEP) cross the boundary and dig my claim, you (BLEEP)? 546 00:13:14,000 --> 00:13:14,799 You want to (BLEEP) cross the boundary and dig my claim, you (BLEEP)? 547 00:13:14,880 --> 00:13:15,999 Trucked your frame out. Good job (!) I don't know what you're talking about, mate. 548 00:13:16,000 --> 00:13:17,999 Trucked your frame out. Good job (!) I don't know what you're talking about, mate. 549 00:13:18,000 --> 00:13:18,999 Trucked your frame out. Good job (!) I don't know what you're talking about, mate. 550 00:13:19,080 --> 00:13:19,999 You dug my (BLEEP) claim, mate. No, mate. Yes, mate! 551 00:13:20,000 --> 00:13:21,999 You dug my (BLEEP) claim, mate. No, mate. Yes, mate! 552 00:13:22,000 --> 00:13:23,439 You dug my (BLEEP) claim, mate. No, mate. Yes, mate! 553 00:13:23,800 --> 00:13:23,999 Oh, he lost the plot, just about. I thought he was gonna kill him. 554 00:13:24,000 --> 00:13:25,999 Oh, he lost the plot, just about. I thought he was gonna kill him. 555 00:13:26,000 --> 00:13:27,439 Oh, he lost the plot, just about. I thought he was gonna kill him. 556 00:13:27,520 --> 00:13:27,999 Settle down there, Rodney. Settle down? (BLEEP) 557 00:13:28,000 --> 00:13:29,999 Settle down there, Rodney. Settle down? (BLEEP) 558 00:13:30,000 --> 00:13:30,159 Settle down there, Rodney. Settle down? (BLEEP) 559 00:13:30,240 --> 00:13:31,999 Mate, I didn't dig any drive in your claim. 560 00:13:32,000 --> 00:13:32,639 Mate, I didn't dig any drive in your claim. 561 00:13:32,720 --> 00:13:33,999 Yeah, it doesn't look fresh, anyway. I know, we get hot up the collar quick, but... 562 00:13:34,000 --> 00:13:35,999 Yeah, it doesn't look fresh, anyway. I know, we get hot up the collar quick, but... 563 00:13:36,000 --> 00:13:37,719 Yeah, it doesn't look fresh, anyway. I know, we get hot up the collar quick, but... 564 00:13:37,800 --> 00:13:37,999 Yeah, it doesn't look like a... What do you mean? 565 00:13:38,000 --> 00:13:39,999 Yeah, it doesn't look like a... What do you mean? 566 00:13:40,000 --> 00:13:40,679 Yeah, it doesn't look like a... What do you mean? 567 00:13:40,760 --> 00:13:41,999 The drive doesn't look like a fresh drive. 568 00:13:42,000 --> 00:13:42,839 The drive doesn't look like a fresh drive. 569 00:13:44,000 --> 00:13:45,999 I haven't dug the drive there, mate. 570 00:13:47,320 --> 00:13:47,999 I reacted before I actually thought about it, 571 00:13:48,000 --> 00:13:49,999 I reacted before I actually thought about it, 572 00:13:50,000 --> 00:13:51,239 I reacted before I actually thought about it, 573 00:13:51,320 --> 00:13:51,999 and if I wasn't so wild and had a look at the drive, 574 00:13:52,000 --> 00:13:53,999 and if I wasn't so wild and had a look at the drive, 575 00:13:54,000 --> 00:13:54,319 and if I wasn't so wild and had a look at the drive, 576 00:13:54,400 --> 00:13:55,999 I would have realised it was an old drive. 577 00:13:56,000 --> 00:13:56,919 I would have realised it was an old drive. 578 00:13:57,000 --> 00:13:57,999 It wasn't me, mate, honestly. That drive was there before I got there. 579 00:13:58,000 --> 00:13:59,999 It wasn't me, mate, honestly. That drive was there before I got there. 580 00:14:00,000 --> 00:14:00,239 It wasn't me, mate, honestly. That drive was there before I got there. 581 00:14:01,400 --> 00:14:01,999 Where that dig is, I'm only starting digging there now. 582 00:14:02,000 --> 00:14:03,999 Where that dig is, I'm only starting digging there now. 583 00:14:04,000 --> 00:14:04,519 Where that dig is, I'm only starting digging there now. 584 00:14:05,840 --> 00:14:05,999 I'll take your word for now, but it's only for now. 585 00:14:06,000 --> 00:14:07,999 I'll take your word for now, but it's only for now. 586 00:14:08,000 --> 00:14:08,359 I'll take your word for now, but it's only for now. 587 00:14:08,440 --> 00:14:09,999 I'm gonna go and have a look. Yeah, I understand. 588 00:14:10,000 --> 00:14:10,919 I'm gonna go and have a look. Yeah, I understand. 589 00:14:15,920 --> 00:14:15,999 I think I've engaged the mouth before I engaged the brain, Les. 590 00:14:16,000 --> 00:14:17,999 I think I've engaged the mouth before I engaged the brain, Les. 591 00:14:18,000 --> 00:14:19,399 I think I've engaged the mouth before I engaged the brain, Les. 592 00:14:19,480 --> 00:14:19,999 Yeah. Yes. 593 00:14:20,000 --> 00:14:21,479 Yeah. Yes. 594 00:14:21,560 --> 00:14:21,999 'It turned out he wasn't at fault at all. It was the people he'd bought the claim off.' 595 00:14:22,000 --> 00:14:23,999 'It turned out he wasn't at fault at all. It was the people he'd bought the claim off.' 596 00:14:24,000 --> 00:14:25,879 'It turned out he wasn't at fault at all. It was the people he'd bought the claim off.' 597 00:14:25,960 --> 00:14:25,999 The old neighbour crossed the boundary 598 00:14:26,000 --> 00:14:27,999 The old neighbour crossed the boundary 599 00:14:28,000 --> 00:14:28,799 The old neighbour crossed the boundary 600 00:14:28,880 --> 00:14:29,999 and came in on the seam that we were looking for. 601 00:14:30,000 --> 00:14:31,999 and came in on the seam that we were looking for. 602 00:14:32,080 --> 00:14:33,999 He's taken it all out. 603 00:14:34,000 --> 00:14:34,079 He's taken it all out. 604 00:14:35,080 --> 00:14:35,999 We'll go and have a cup of tea. There you go. 605 00:14:36,000 --> 00:14:37,679 We'll go and have a cup of tea. There you go. 606 00:14:37,760 --> 00:14:37,999 Do you want a nip in it? It should be all right, mate. 607 00:14:38,000 --> 00:14:39,999 Do you want a nip in it? It should be all right, mate. 608 00:14:40,000 --> 00:14:40,559 Do you want a nip in it? It should be all right, mate. 609 00:14:40,640 --> 00:14:41,999 That'll fire me up worse. 610 00:14:42,000 --> 00:14:43,199 That'll fire me up worse. 611 00:14:43,280 --> 00:14:43,999 I mean, after all that bloody effort, 612 00:14:44,000 --> 00:14:45,599 I mean, after all that bloody effort, 613 00:14:45,680 --> 00:14:45,999 all that (BLEEP) trouble to get over there, 614 00:14:46,000 --> 00:14:47,759 all that (BLEEP) trouble to get over there, 615 00:14:47,840 --> 00:14:47,999 it's coming good, you're just getting good opal, 616 00:14:48,000 --> 00:14:49,999 it's coming good, you're just getting good opal, 617 00:14:50,000 --> 00:14:50,239 it's coming good, you're just getting good opal, 618 00:14:50,320 --> 00:14:51,999 and bang! You find out someone... Someone's beat you to it. 619 00:14:52,000 --> 00:14:53,959 and bang! You find out someone... Someone's beat you to it. 620 00:14:55,400 --> 00:14:55,999 With no money, part of Bondi gutted 621 00:14:56,000 --> 00:14:57,999 With no money, part of Bondi gutted 622 00:14:58,080 --> 00:14:59,999 and the opal taken, 623 00:15:00,000 --> 00:15:00,079 and the opal taken, 624 00:15:00,160 --> 00:15:01,999 the Bushmen are back at rock bottom. 625 00:15:02,000 --> 00:15:02,639 the Bushmen are back at rock bottom. 626 00:15:14,400 --> 00:15:15,999 I don't feel like I'm breathing in the best of air right now. 627 00:15:16,000 --> 00:15:17,999 I don't feel like I'm breathing in the best of air right now. 628 00:15:18,080 --> 00:15:19,999 In White Cliffs, the Young Guns 629 00:15:20,000 --> 00:15:20,079 In White Cliffs, the Young Guns 630 00:15:20,160 --> 00:15:21,999 are battling to dig a new drive 631 00:15:22,000 --> 00:15:22,279 are battling to dig a new drive 632 00:15:22,360 --> 00:15:23,999 in search of an opal level in a tight, unventilated chamber. 633 00:15:24,000 --> 00:15:25,999 in search of an opal level in a tight, unventilated chamber. 634 00:15:26,000 --> 00:15:26,039 in search of an opal level in a tight, unventilated chamber. 635 00:15:26,120 --> 00:15:27,839 (DRILLS BUZZ) 636 00:15:27,920 --> 00:15:27,999 Oi! What's up? 637 00:15:28,000 --> 00:15:29,999 Oi! What's up? 638 00:15:30,000 --> 00:15:31,599 Oi! What's up? 639 00:15:32,840 --> 00:15:33,999 What's up? Turn that thing off. Yeah. (MACHINE OFF) 640 00:15:34,000 --> 00:15:35,999 What's up? Turn that thing off. Yeah. (MACHINE OFF) 641 00:15:36,000 --> 00:15:36,319 What's up? Turn that thing off. Yeah. (MACHINE OFF) 642 00:15:36,400 --> 00:15:37,999 These fumes are getting too full-on. Yeah. 643 00:15:38,000 --> 00:15:38,399 These fumes are getting too full-on. Yeah. 644 00:15:38,480 --> 00:15:39,999 Vital for shifting dirt, their hired mini loader 645 00:15:40,000 --> 00:15:41,999 Vital for shifting dirt, their hired mini loader 646 00:15:42,000 --> 00:15:42,239 Vital for shifting dirt, their hired mini loader 647 00:15:42,320 --> 00:15:43,999 is belching out deadly smoke. 648 00:15:44,000 --> 00:15:44,439 is belching out deadly smoke. 649 00:15:44,520 --> 00:15:45,999 But we're getting a little bit further underground now. 650 00:15:46,000 --> 00:15:47,119 But we're getting a little bit further underground now. 651 00:15:47,200 --> 00:15:47,999 Before was all right, cos we still had all this space here, 652 00:15:48,000 --> 00:15:49,999 Before was all right, cos we still had all this space here, 653 00:15:50,000 --> 00:15:50,119 Before was all right, cos we still had all this space here, 654 00:15:50,200 --> 00:15:51,999 but what do you reckon? Now that we stopped, I don't feel good. 655 00:15:52,000 --> 00:15:53,239 but what do you reckon? Now that we stopped, I don't feel good. 656 00:15:53,320 --> 00:15:53,999 I reckon we need to get out of here. 657 00:15:54,000 --> 00:15:55,319 I reckon we need to get out of here. 658 00:15:55,400 --> 00:15:55,999 Prolonged exposure to diesel fumes 659 00:15:56,000 --> 00:15:57,399 Prolonged exposure to diesel fumes 660 00:15:57,480 --> 00:15:57,999 and poisonous carbon monoxide 661 00:15:58,000 --> 00:15:59,479 and poisonous carbon monoxide 662 00:15:59,560 --> 00:15:59,999 can result in organ failure and be fatal. 663 00:16:00,000 --> 00:16:01,999 can result in organ failure and be fatal. 664 00:16:02,000 --> 00:16:02,799 can result in organ failure and be fatal. 665 00:16:02,880 --> 00:16:03,999 'I started to feel pretty sick down there.' 666 00:16:04,000 --> 00:16:05,399 'I started to feel pretty sick down there.' 667 00:16:05,480 --> 00:16:05,999 That's concerning, so now we're pretty stuck for things. We're not quite sure what to do. 668 00:16:06,000 --> 00:16:07,999 That's concerning, so now we're pretty stuck for things. We're not quite sure what to do. 669 00:16:08,000 --> 00:16:09,999 That's concerning, so now we're pretty stuck for things. We're not quite sure what to do. 670 00:16:10,000 --> 00:16:10,319 That's concerning, so now we're pretty stuck for things. We're not quite sure what to do. 671 00:16:10,400 --> 00:16:11,999 I think we're gonna need to get, erm, 672 00:16:12,000 --> 00:16:12,399 I think we're gonna need to get, erm, 673 00:16:12,480 --> 00:16:13,999 an extraction fan, a heap of ducting. 674 00:16:14,000 --> 00:16:14,479 an extraction fan, a heap of ducting. 675 00:16:14,560 --> 00:16:15,999 If we get it shipped out, can we afford 676 00:16:16,000 --> 00:16:16,559 If we get it shipped out, can we afford 677 00:16:16,640 --> 00:16:17,999 to let the Kanga be sitting there for five days? 678 00:16:18,000 --> 00:16:18,879 to let the Kanga be sitting there for five days? 679 00:16:18,960 --> 00:16:19,999 Erm... It's costing us, like, a grand just for it to sit there for five days. 680 00:16:20,000 --> 00:16:21,999 Erm... It's costing us, like, a grand just for it to sit there for five days. 681 00:16:22,000 --> 00:16:22,759 Erm... It's costing us, like, a grand just for it to sit there for five days. 682 00:16:22,840 --> 00:16:23,999 We could find a nice spot to dig, I mean... 683 00:16:24,000 --> 00:16:24,919 We could find a nice spot to dig, I mean... 684 00:16:25,000 --> 00:16:25,999 Yeah, we can have a look. We'll scout around the field 685 00:16:26,000 --> 00:16:27,479 Yeah, we can have a look. We'll scout around the field 686 00:16:27,560 --> 00:16:27,999 and see what's out there and then, of course, 687 00:16:28,000 --> 00:16:29,679 and see what's out there and then, of course, 688 00:16:29,760 --> 00:16:29,999 we'll have to peg a claim, which will cost 689 00:16:30,000 --> 00:16:31,759 we'll have to peg a claim, which will cost 690 00:16:31,840 --> 00:16:31,999 another $200, or something. I can't believe... 691 00:16:32,000 --> 00:16:33,999 another $200, or something. I can't believe... 692 00:16:34,000 --> 00:16:34,079 another $200, or something. I can't believe... 693 00:16:34,160 --> 00:16:35,999 We can't afford to let it sit there. 694 00:16:36,000 --> 00:16:36,159 We can't afford to let it sit there. 695 00:16:38,880 --> 00:16:39,999 'It's basically gonna be me and JC gonna jump in the car, 696 00:16:40,000 --> 00:16:41,599 'It's basically gonna be me and JC gonna jump in the car, 697 00:16:41,680 --> 00:16:41,999 have a look at the west field, some new area over there 698 00:16:42,000 --> 00:16:43,999 have a look at the west field, some new area over there 699 00:16:44,000 --> 00:16:44,359 have a look at the west field, some new area over there 700 00:16:44,440 --> 00:16:45,999 - I know there's a lot of opal cutting been happening - 701 00:16:46,000 --> 00:16:47,119 - I know there's a lot of opal cutting been happening - 702 00:16:47,200 --> 00:16:47,999 to see if we can find somewhere we can use the Kanga above ground and start gouging.' 703 00:16:48,000 --> 00:16:49,999 to see if we can find somewhere we can use the Kanga above ground and start gouging.' 704 00:16:50,000 --> 00:16:51,999 to see if we can find somewhere we can use the Kanga above ground and start gouging.' 705 00:16:54,800 --> 00:16:55,999 Oh, yep! Let's have a look down here. 706 00:16:56,000 --> 00:16:57,359 Oh, yep! Let's have a look down here. 707 00:16:57,440 --> 00:16:57,999 There, the whole thing's not pegged. 708 00:16:58,000 --> 00:16:59,319 There, the whole thing's not pegged. 709 00:16:59,400 --> 00:16:59,999 Just drive in down there? Erm, might as well. 710 00:17:00,000 --> 00:17:01,519 Just drive in down there? Erm, might as well. 711 00:17:01,600 --> 00:17:01,999 Oh, it looks kind of... We should have a look at this. 712 00:17:02,000 --> 00:17:03,999 Oh, it looks kind of... We should have a look at this. 713 00:17:04,000 --> 00:17:05,439 Oh, it looks kind of... We should have a look at this. 714 00:17:05,520 --> 00:17:05,999 I'll try and get back here first. 715 00:17:06,000 --> 00:17:07,519 I'll try and get back here first. 716 00:17:07,600 --> 00:17:07,999 (REVVING) 717 00:17:08,000 --> 00:17:09,599 (REVVING) 718 00:17:17,200 --> 00:17:17,999 (PULLS HANDBRAKE) 719 00:17:18,000 --> 00:17:19,199 (PULLS HANDBRAKE) 720 00:17:19,960 --> 00:17:19,999 Set, go! 721 00:17:20,000 --> 00:17:21,959 Set, go! 722 00:17:23,400 --> 00:17:23,999 (REVVING) 723 00:17:24,000 --> 00:17:25,399 (REVVING) 724 00:17:30,040 --> 00:17:31,999 No. I can't get any foothold. 725 00:17:32,000 --> 00:17:32,079 No. I can't get any foothold. 726 00:17:38,800 --> 00:17:39,999 Where are you? I just heard something drop. 727 00:17:40,000 --> 00:17:40,919 Where are you? I just heard something drop. 728 00:17:41,000 --> 00:17:41,999 Dad? Yeah, I'm fine. 729 00:17:42,000 --> 00:17:43,119 Dad? Yeah, I'm fine. 730 00:17:43,200 --> 00:17:43,999 Dad, come up. Hold on. Something's just fallen. 731 00:17:44,000 --> 00:17:45,919 Dad, come up. Hold on. Something's just fallen. 732 00:17:47,040 --> 00:17:47,999 In Lightning Ridge, Gavan McFarlane 733 00:17:48,000 --> 00:17:49,319 In Lightning Ridge, Gavan McFarlane 734 00:17:49,400 --> 00:17:49,999 is down a dangerous, newly-acquired mine. 735 00:17:50,000 --> 00:17:51,999 is down a dangerous, newly-acquired mine. 736 00:17:52,000 --> 00:17:52,239 is down a dangerous, newly-acquired mine. 737 00:17:52,320 --> 00:17:53,999 He's assessing whether it's safe enough to work, 738 00:17:54,000 --> 00:17:54,559 He's assessing whether it's safe enough to work, 739 00:17:54,640 --> 00:17:55,999 as wife Connie and daughter Teagan watch on. 740 00:17:56,000 --> 00:17:57,199 as wife Connie and daughter Teagan watch on. 741 00:17:57,280 --> 00:17:57,999 It's fine for you. You know what's going on, we don't. Yeah, yeah. 742 00:17:58,000 --> 00:17:59,999 It's fine for you. You know what's going on, we don't. Yeah, yeah. 743 00:18:00,000 --> 00:18:01,159 It's fine for you. You know what's going on, we don't. Yeah, yeah. 744 00:18:01,240 --> 00:18:01,999 'The earth's always moving. It's a fright. 745 00:18:02,000 --> 00:18:03,719 'The earth's always moving. It's a fright. 746 00:18:03,800 --> 00:18:03,999 It certainly scares you. Brings the hairs up at the back of your neck.' 747 00:18:04,000 --> 00:18:05,999 It certainly scares you. Brings the hairs up at the back of your neck.' 748 00:18:06,000 --> 00:18:07,239 It certainly scares you. Brings the hairs up at the back of your neck.' 749 00:18:07,320 --> 00:18:07,999 I'm going in now. 750 00:18:08,000 --> 00:18:09,319 I'm going in now. 751 00:18:09,400 --> 00:18:09,999 With their family home in urgent need of repairs, 752 00:18:10,000 --> 00:18:11,999 With their family home in urgent need of repairs, 753 00:18:12,000 --> 00:18:12,279 With their family home in urgent need of repairs, 754 00:18:12,360 --> 00:18:13,999 Gavan has to find a new opal-bearing mine 755 00:18:14,000 --> 00:18:14,999 Gavan has to find a new opal-bearing mine 756 00:18:15,080 --> 00:18:15,999 to pay for the house overhaul. 757 00:18:16,000 --> 00:18:17,319 to pay for the house overhaul. 758 00:18:17,400 --> 00:18:17,999 He has his sights set on a shaft at Potch Point, 759 00:18:18,000 --> 00:18:19,999 He has his sights set on a shaft at Potch Point, 760 00:18:20,000 --> 00:18:20,119 He has his sights set on a shaft at Potch Point, 761 00:18:20,200 --> 00:18:21,999 a rich but dangerous opal field. 762 00:18:22,000 --> 00:18:23,359 a rich but dangerous opal field. 763 00:18:23,440 --> 00:18:23,999 There'd been a major fall-in where the big money was got. 764 00:18:24,000 --> 00:18:25,999 There'd been a major fall-in where the big money was got. 765 00:18:26,000 --> 00:18:26,719 There'd been a major fall-in where the big money was got. 766 00:18:26,800 --> 00:18:27,999 That could potentially happen in this claim, as well. 767 00:18:28,000 --> 00:18:29,999 That could potentially happen in this claim, as well. 768 00:18:30,000 --> 00:18:30,079 That could potentially happen in this claim, as well. 769 00:18:30,160 --> 00:18:31,999 Wow! "Wow" what? 770 00:18:32,000 --> 00:18:32,639 Wow! "Wow" what? 771 00:18:32,720 --> 00:18:33,999 Nice slide. Nice slide? 772 00:18:34,000 --> 00:18:35,319 Nice slide. Nice slide? 773 00:18:35,400 --> 00:18:35,999 Hm! What do you mean? There's been a cave-in slide? 774 00:18:36,000 --> 00:18:37,999 Hm! What do you mean? There's been a cave-in slide? 775 00:18:38,080 --> 00:18:39,999 No, no, no. Ground slide. Oh, OK. Good signs. 776 00:18:40,000 --> 00:18:41,759 No, no, no. Ground slide. Oh, OK. Good signs. 777 00:18:42,280 --> 00:18:43,999 Slides or faults occur when rock separates 778 00:18:44,000 --> 00:18:45,719 Slides or faults occur when rock separates 779 00:18:45,800 --> 00:18:45,999 and silica, washed down into the cracks by water, 780 00:18:46,000 --> 00:18:47,999 and silica, washed down into the cracks by water, 781 00:18:48,000 --> 00:18:49,519 and silica, washed down into the cracks by water, 782 00:18:49,600 --> 00:18:49,999 forms opal over millions of years. 783 00:18:50,000 --> 00:18:51,999 forms opal over millions of years. 784 00:18:52,000 --> 00:18:52,119 forms opal over millions of years. 785 00:18:52,800 --> 00:18:53,999 You're confident that it's safe? 786 00:18:54,000 --> 00:18:54,839 You're confident that it's safe? 787 00:18:54,920 --> 00:18:55,999 My gut feels that if it's worked correctly 788 00:18:56,000 --> 00:18:57,799 My gut feels that if it's worked correctly 789 00:18:57,880 --> 00:18:57,999 and all of the safety procedures are followed, 790 00:18:58,000 --> 00:18:59,999 and all of the safety procedures are followed, 791 00:19:00,000 --> 00:19:00,719 and all of the safety procedures are followed, 792 00:19:00,800 --> 00:19:01,999 you know, I won't have a problem. 793 00:19:02,000 --> 00:19:02,799 you know, I won't have a problem. 794 00:19:05,280 --> 00:19:05,999 I've gotta do this. Yeah, I know. 795 00:19:06,000 --> 00:19:07,519 I've gotta do this. Yeah, I know. 796 00:19:07,600 --> 00:19:07,999 This one I gotta do, but... 797 00:19:08,000 --> 00:19:09,599 This one I gotta do, but... 798 00:19:09,680 --> 00:19:09,999 I say there's a lot of risk. It's a gamble I think all opal miners take. 799 00:19:10,000 --> 00:19:11,999 I say there's a lot of risk. It's a gamble I think all opal miners take. 800 00:19:12,000 --> 00:19:13,199 I say there's a lot of risk. It's a gamble I think all opal miners take. 801 00:19:13,280 --> 00:19:13,999 The run could be right in here and they've missed it altogether. 802 00:19:14,000 --> 00:19:15,999 The run could be right in here and they've missed it altogether. 803 00:19:16,000 --> 00:19:16,279 The run could be right in here and they've missed it altogether. 804 00:19:16,360 --> 00:19:17,999 Oh, perfect. Left there for us? Us. Exactly. 805 00:19:18,000 --> 00:19:19,759 Oh, perfect. Left there for us? Us. Exactly. 806 00:19:19,840 --> 00:19:19,999 It's our turn. This is the one? This is the one. 807 00:19:20,000 --> 00:19:21,999 It's our turn. This is the one? This is the one. 808 00:19:22,000 --> 00:19:22,639 It's our turn. This is the one? This is the one. 809 00:19:22,720 --> 00:19:23,999 OK. Might give Pete a ring, see what he's doing. 810 00:19:24,000 --> 00:19:25,559 OK. Might give Pete a ring, see what he's doing. 811 00:19:25,840 --> 00:19:25,999 I'll see if I can get him up here today. 812 00:19:26,000 --> 00:19:27,999 I'll see if I can get him up here today. 813 00:19:28,000 --> 00:19:28,759 I'll see if I can get him up here today. 814 00:19:28,840 --> 00:19:29,999 'Peter Driscoll - he's been in the area 30-odd years more. 815 00:19:30,000 --> 00:19:31,999 'Peter Driscoll - he's been in the area 30-odd years more. 816 00:19:32,000 --> 00:19:32,719 'Peter Driscoll - he's been in the area 30-odd years more. 817 00:19:32,800 --> 00:19:33,999 He knows all the fields like the back of his hand. 818 00:19:34,000 --> 00:19:35,999 He knows all the fields like the back of his hand. 819 00:19:36,000 --> 00:19:36,079 He knows all the fields like the back of his hand. 820 00:19:36,160 --> 00:19:37,999 To have a partner, especially who understands 821 00:19:38,000 --> 00:19:39,639 To have a partner, especially who understands 822 00:19:39,720 --> 00:19:39,999 what can happen and what to look for and all that, 823 00:19:40,000 --> 00:19:41,999 what can happen and what to look for and all that, 824 00:19:42,000 --> 00:19:42,359 what can happen and what to look for and all that, 825 00:19:42,440 --> 00:19:43,999 is extremely important.' 826 00:19:44,000 --> 00:19:44,439 is extremely important.' 827 00:19:44,520 --> 00:19:45,999 As long as you've got props in there, it's as safe as houses, mate. 828 00:19:46,000 --> 00:19:47,759 As long as you've got props in there, it's as safe as houses, mate. 829 00:19:47,840 --> 00:19:47,999 The first four rules of mining are: one, two, three, four - all safety. 830 00:19:48,000 --> 00:19:49,999 The first four rules of mining are: one, two, three, four - all safety. 831 00:19:50,000 --> 00:19:51,999 The first four rules of mining are: one, two, three, four - all safety. 832 00:19:52,000 --> 00:19:52,199 The first four rules of mining are: one, two, three, four - all safety. 833 00:19:54,240 --> 00:19:55,999 With no crane, Gavan's employed 834 00:19:56,000 --> 00:19:56,639 With no crane, Gavan's employed 835 00:19:56,720 --> 00:19:57,999 fellow Lightning Ridge opal hunters Pete Cooke and Sam Westra 836 00:19:58,000 --> 00:19:59,999 fellow Lightning Ridge opal hunters Pete Cooke and Sam Westra 837 00:20:00,000 --> 00:20:00,319 fellow Lightning Ridge opal hunters Pete Cooke and Sam Westra 838 00:20:00,400 --> 00:20:01,999 to get his machinery, including a second-hand one-tonne digger, down the shaft. 839 00:20:02,000 --> 00:20:03,999 to get his machinery, including a second-hand one-tonne digger, down the shaft. 840 00:20:04,000 --> 00:20:05,599 to get his machinery, including a second-hand one-tonne digger, down the shaft. 841 00:20:05,920 --> 00:20:05,999 We're gonna try and get it down without catching on the wall 842 00:20:06,000 --> 00:20:07,999 We're gonna try and get it down without catching on the wall 843 00:20:08,000 --> 00:20:08,639 We're gonna try and get it down without catching on the wall 844 00:20:08,720 --> 00:20:09,999 or snagging on the collar. 845 00:20:10,000 --> 00:20:10,359 or snagging on the collar. 846 00:20:10,440 --> 00:20:11,999 I need (BLEEP) millimetre directions. 847 00:20:12,000 --> 00:20:12,399 I need (BLEEP) millimetre directions. 848 00:20:12,480 --> 00:20:13,999 But anyway, we'll see how we go. 849 00:20:14,000 --> 00:20:14,479 But anyway, we'll see how we go. 850 00:20:21,600 --> 00:20:21,999 The six-metre shaft is only 90 centimetres wide. 851 00:20:22,000 --> 00:20:23,999 The six-metre shaft is only 90 centimetres wide. 852 00:20:24,000 --> 00:20:25,199 The six-metre shaft is only 90 centimetres wide. 853 00:20:27,880 --> 00:20:27,999 Righto. Can you come down? Yeah, I'm good. 854 00:20:28,000 --> 00:20:29,999 Righto. Can you come down? Yeah, I'm good. 855 00:20:30,000 --> 00:20:30,479 Righto. Can you come down? Yeah, I'm good. 856 00:20:30,560 --> 00:20:31,999 Yeah, we're good. 857 00:20:32,000 --> 00:20:32,719 Yeah, we're good. 858 00:20:32,800 --> 00:20:33,999 Whoa, whoa, whoa! Whoa, blue! 859 00:20:34,000 --> 00:20:35,679 Whoa, whoa, whoa! Whoa, blue! 860 00:20:35,760 --> 00:20:35,999 Ah, hang on. It got me in a pickle. Get it upright. 861 00:20:36,000 --> 00:20:37,999 Ah, hang on. It got me in a pickle. Get it upright. 862 00:20:38,000 --> 00:20:38,479 Ah, hang on. It got me in a pickle. Get it upright. 863 00:20:38,840 --> 00:20:39,999 Tug? Yes, please. 864 00:20:40,000 --> 00:20:41,399 Tug? Yes, please. 865 00:20:41,480 --> 00:20:41,999 We're gonna have to put the legs on out here. 866 00:20:42,000 --> 00:20:43,999 We're gonna have to put the legs on out here. 867 00:20:44,000 --> 00:20:44,479 We're gonna have to put the legs on out here. 868 00:20:44,560 --> 00:20:45,999 Righto. Holding there, brother. 869 00:20:46,000 --> 00:20:46,559 Righto. Holding there, brother. 870 00:20:48,440 --> 00:20:49,999 Can you just hold it from swinging? No, I'll pin it. 871 00:20:50,000 --> 00:20:51,119 Can you just hold it from swinging? No, I'll pin it. 872 00:20:51,200 --> 00:20:51,999 With the digger hanging by 14-millimetre cables, 873 00:20:52,000 --> 00:20:53,999 With the digger hanging by 14-millimetre cables, 874 00:20:54,000 --> 00:20:54,359 With the digger hanging by 14-millimetre cables, 875 00:20:54,440 --> 00:20:55,999 Gavan must crawl underneath the one-tonne machine 876 00:20:56,000 --> 00:20:57,199 Gavan must crawl underneath the one-tonne machine 877 00:20:57,280 --> 00:20:57,999 to attach the legs and arm... 878 00:20:58,000 --> 00:20:59,279 to attach the legs and arm... 879 00:20:59,360 --> 00:20:59,999 and hope the crane holds. 880 00:21:00,000 --> 00:21:01,359 and hope the crane holds. 881 00:21:01,440 --> 00:21:01,999 This is the part of the job I hate, 882 00:21:02,000 --> 00:21:03,999 This is the part of the job I hate, 883 00:21:04,000 --> 00:21:04,039 This is the part of the job I hate, 884 00:21:04,120 --> 00:21:05,999 getting underneath of this pin. 885 00:21:06,000 --> 00:21:06,319 getting underneath of this pin. 886 00:21:06,400 --> 00:21:07,999 The pin itself, I've been on a... 887 00:21:08,000 --> 00:21:08,399 The pin itself, I've been on a... 888 00:21:08,480 --> 00:21:09,999 ..with a mate's digger, and it's taken hours. 889 00:21:10,000 --> 00:21:11,079 ..with a mate's digger, and it's taken hours. 890 00:21:11,160 --> 00:21:11,999 We had to get sledgehammers and all sorts of wonderful things in. 891 00:21:12,000 --> 00:21:13,999 We had to get sledgehammers and all sorts of wonderful things in. 892 00:21:14,000 --> 00:21:14,959 We had to get sledgehammers and all sorts of wonderful things in. 893 00:21:15,040 --> 00:21:15,999 Pete's Crane has already cost $150. 894 00:21:16,000 --> 00:21:17,999 Pete's Crane has already cost $150. 895 00:21:18,000 --> 00:21:18,399 Pete's Crane has already cost $150. 896 00:21:18,480 --> 00:21:19,999 With the day almost gone, Gavan needs to complete the job. 897 00:21:20,000 --> 00:21:21,879 With the day almost gone, Gavan needs to complete the job. 898 00:21:21,960 --> 00:21:21,999 I can finish this off now. 899 00:21:22,000 --> 00:21:23,999 I can finish this off now. 900 00:21:24,000 --> 00:21:24,479 I can finish this off now. 901 00:21:24,560 --> 00:21:25,999 That's it. That's wonderful. 902 00:21:26,000 --> 00:21:26,919 That's it. That's wonderful. 903 00:21:27,000 --> 00:21:27,999 Woo! Yeah. (LAUGHS) 904 00:21:28,000 --> 00:21:29,079 Woo! Yeah. (LAUGHS) 905 00:21:31,400 --> 00:21:31,999 Ah! (LAUGHS) Success! 906 00:21:32,000 --> 00:21:33,639 Ah! (LAUGHS) Success! 907 00:21:34,760 --> 00:21:35,999 That was good, eh? Nothing to it, mate. (LAUGHS) 908 00:21:36,000 --> 00:21:37,279 That was good, eh? Nothing to it, mate. (LAUGHS) 909 00:21:38,680 --> 00:21:39,999 'In the original line, they found millions 910 00:21:40,000 --> 00:21:40,879 'In the original line, they found millions 911 00:21:40,960 --> 00:21:41,999 and millions of dollars with this digger, 912 00:21:42,000 --> 00:21:43,039 and millions of dollars with this digger, 913 00:21:43,120 --> 00:21:43,999 so it's my turn.' 914 00:21:44,000 --> 00:21:45,159 so it's my turn.' 915 00:21:46,920 --> 00:21:47,999 Welcome home. Find some gems. 916 00:21:48,000 --> 00:21:49,999 Welcome home. Find some gems. 917 00:21:50,000 --> 00:21:50,999 Welcome home. Find some gems. 918 00:21:56,080 --> 00:21:57,999 The people crossing our boundary 919 00:21:58,000 --> 00:21:58,239 The people crossing our boundary 920 00:21:58,320 --> 00:21:59,999 and taking our big pocket was a major disappointment, 921 00:22:00,000 --> 00:22:01,959 and taking our big pocket was a major disappointment, 922 00:22:02,040 --> 00:22:03,999 but next week, we could be flush, you know? 923 00:22:04,000 --> 00:22:04,279 but next week, we could be flush, you know? 924 00:22:04,360 --> 00:22:05,999 The Bushmen need to get back on their feet 925 00:22:06,000 --> 00:22:07,039 The Bushmen need to get back on their feet 926 00:22:07,120 --> 00:22:07,999 after long-gone miners illegally dug part of their claim, 927 00:22:08,000 --> 00:22:09,999 after long-gone miners illegally dug part of their claim, 928 00:22:10,000 --> 00:22:10,959 after long-gone miners illegally dug part of their claim, 929 00:22:11,040 --> 00:22:11,999 clearing it out of opal. 930 00:22:12,000 --> 00:22:13,559 clearing it out of opal. 931 00:22:13,640 --> 00:22:13,999 You'll have a bit of tin lying around somewhere, won't you, Les? 932 00:22:14,000 --> 00:22:15,999 You'll have a bit of tin lying around somewhere, won't you, Les? 933 00:22:16,000 --> 00:22:16,559 You'll have a bit of tin lying around somewhere, won't you, Les? 934 00:22:17,680 --> 00:22:17,999 In Les's backyard scrap yard... 935 00:22:18,000 --> 00:22:19,839 In Les's backyard scrap yard... 936 00:22:19,920 --> 00:22:19,999 That'll do. ..they're looking for fencing material 937 00:22:20,000 --> 00:22:21,999 That'll do. ..they're looking for fencing material 938 00:22:22,000 --> 00:22:22,679 That'll do. ..they're looking for fencing material 939 00:22:22,760 --> 00:22:23,999 to clearly mark their claim's boundary. 940 00:22:24,000 --> 00:22:25,039 to clearly mark their claim's boundary. 941 00:22:26,280 --> 00:22:27,999 All we do is opal mine, 942 00:22:28,000 --> 00:22:28,279 All we do is opal mine, 943 00:22:28,360 --> 00:22:29,999 so we don't find opal, we don't have any money. 944 00:22:30,000 --> 00:22:30,719 so we don't find opal, we don't have any money. 945 00:22:32,400 --> 00:22:33,999 'If we find opal, it means Les can have a car. 946 00:22:34,000 --> 00:22:35,039 'If we find opal, it means Les can have a car. 947 00:22:35,120 --> 00:22:35,999 He can go to town when he wants to. 948 00:22:36,000 --> 00:22:37,119 He can go to town when he wants to. 949 00:22:38,120 --> 00:22:39,999 We need a lot of things. 950 00:22:40,000 --> 00:22:40,119 We need a lot of things. 951 00:22:40,200 --> 00:22:41,999 New solar batteries... 952 00:22:42,000 --> 00:22:42,799 New solar batteries... 953 00:22:42,880 --> 00:22:43,999 And Amanda's been asking for a new generator for a long time.' 954 00:22:44,000 --> 00:22:45,999 And Amanda's been asking for a new generator for a long time.' 955 00:22:46,000 --> 00:22:47,999 And Amanda's been asking for a new generator for a long time.' 956 00:22:48,000 --> 00:22:48,319 And Amanda's been asking for a new generator for a long time.' 957 00:22:48,720 --> 00:22:49,999 If we find opal, it means we get all that stuff. 958 00:22:50,000 --> 00:22:51,399 If we find opal, it means we get all that stuff. 959 00:22:51,480 --> 00:22:51,999 All right, coming down. 960 00:22:52,000 --> 00:22:53,479 All right, coming down. 961 00:23:03,640 --> 00:23:03,999 'Me and Les work pretty well together because he has his way 962 00:23:04,000 --> 00:23:05,999 'Me and Les work pretty well together because he has his way 963 00:23:06,000 --> 00:23:06,959 'Me and Les work pretty well together because he has his way 964 00:23:07,040 --> 00:23:07,999 and I have my way, and we meet in the middle.' 965 00:23:08,000 --> 00:23:09,519 and I have my way, and we meet in the middle.' 966 00:23:10,280 --> 00:23:11,799 Don't throw it through the hole. 967 00:23:11,880 --> 00:23:11,999 (BLEEP) you! (LAUGHS) 968 00:23:12,000 --> 00:23:13,879 (BLEEP) you! (LAUGHS) 969 00:23:14,800 --> 00:23:15,999 'We generally get through things.' 970 00:23:16,000 --> 00:23:16,919 'We generally get through things.' 971 00:23:17,240 --> 00:23:17,999 That'll do. 972 00:23:18,000 --> 00:23:18,759 That'll do. 973 00:23:18,840 --> 00:23:19,999 The fence ensures new neighbouring miner John 974 00:23:20,000 --> 00:23:21,319 The fence ensures new neighbouring miner John 975 00:23:21,400 --> 00:23:21,999 knows exactly where the boundary is between claims. 976 00:23:22,000 --> 00:23:23,999 knows exactly where the boundary is between claims. 977 00:23:24,000 --> 00:23:24,399 knows exactly where the boundary is between claims. 978 00:23:24,480 --> 00:23:25,999 'That fellow next door that I ripped into, 979 00:23:26,000 --> 00:23:27,039 'That fellow next door that I ripped into, 980 00:23:27,120 --> 00:23:27,999 it wasn't his fault, he didn't do it. 981 00:23:28,000 --> 00:23:29,559 it wasn't his fault, he didn't do it. 982 00:23:29,640 --> 00:23:29,999 The people that done it are long gone. 983 00:23:30,000 --> 00:23:31,999 The people that done it are long gone. 984 00:23:32,000 --> 00:23:32,119 The people that done it are long gone. 985 00:23:32,200 --> 00:23:33,999 They've taken our promise away. 986 00:23:34,000 --> 00:23:34,839 They've taken our promise away. 987 00:23:34,920 --> 00:23:35,999 That's where it was all supposed to be.' 988 00:23:36,000 --> 00:23:36,919 That's where it was all supposed to be.' 989 00:23:37,000 --> 00:23:37,999 You can imagine how much money, 990 00:23:38,000 --> 00:23:38,999 You can imagine how much money, 991 00:23:39,080 --> 00:23:39,999 potentially, they could have got out of there. 992 00:23:40,000 --> 00:23:41,519 potentially, they could have got out of there. 993 00:23:41,600 --> 00:23:41,999 It's all part of opal mining. If you can't handle disappointment this isn't a job for you. 994 00:23:42,000 --> 00:23:43,999 It's all part of opal mining. If you can't handle disappointment this isn't a job for you. 995 00:23:44,000 --> 00:23:45,999 It's all part of opal mining. If you can't handle disappointment this isn't a job for you. 996 00:23:46,000 --> 00:23:47,119 It's all part of opal mining. If you can't handle disappointment this isn't a job for you. 997 00:23:51,080 --> 00:23:51,999 It's not the end of everything here at Bondi. 998 00:23:52,000 --> 00:23:53,719 It's not the end of everything here at Bondi. 999 00:23:53,800 --> 00:23:53,999 We'll find it again. 1000 00:23:54,000 --> 00:23:55,799 We'll find it again. 1001 00:23:55,880 --> 00:23:55,999 Just gotta head in another direction. We now know where it isn't. 1002 00:23:56,000 --> 00:23:57,999 Just gotta head in another direction. We now know where it isn't. 1003 00:23:58,000 --> 00:23:59,039 Just gotta head in another direction. We now know where it isn't. 1004 00:23:59,120 --> 00:23:59,999 There's no point going any further that way, 1005 00:24:00,000 --> 00:24:01,199 There's no point going any further that way, 1006 00:24:01,280 --> 00:24:01,999 so we brought the digger back out. 1007 00:24:02,000 --> 00:24:03,279 so we brought the digger back out. 1008 00:24:03,360 --> 00:24:03,999 We're going to skim down this side wall. 1009 00:24:04,000 --> 00:24:05,599 We're going to skim down this side wall. 1010 00:24:07,600 --> 00:24:07,999 This might be the seam that they came in on 1011 00:24:08,000 --> 00:24:09,999 This might be the seam that they came in on 1012 00:24:10,000 --> 00:24:10,959 This might be the seam that they came in on 1013 00:24:11,040 --> 00:24:11,999 and we might get a little bit of colour out of this. 1014 00:24:12,000 --> 00:24:13,479 and we might get a little bit of colour out of this. 1015 00:24:19,080 --> 00:24:19,999 Oh, that's a big piece of black! 1016 00:24:20,000 --> 00:24:21,399 Oh, that's a big piece of black! 1017 00:24:21,480 --> 00:24:21,999 They might have left us a bit, Les. (CHUCKLES) Woo, yeah! 1018 00:24:22,000 --> 00:24:23,999 They might have left us a bit, Les. (CHUCKLES) Woo, yeah! 1019 00:24:24,000 --> 00:24:24,479 They might have left us a bit, Les. (CHUCKLES) Woo, yeah! 1020 00:24:28,240 --> 00:24:29,999 It's not even that bloody steep! 1021 00:24:30,000 --> 00:24:30,239 It's not even that bloody steep! 1022 00:24:30,320 --> 00:24:31,999 And I can't move the car back out. 1023 00:24:32,000 --> 00:24:33,239 And I can't move the car back out. 1024 00:24:33,320 --> 00:24:33,999 In search of a new mine to dig for opal, 1025 00:24:34,000 --> 00:24:35,999 In search of a new mine to dig for opal, 1026 00:24:36,000 --> 00:24:36,079 In search of a new mine to dig for opal, 1027 00:24:36,160 --> 00:24:37,999 the broke Young Guns have balked their car. 1028 00:24:38,000 --> 00:24:39,159 the broke Young Guns have balked their car. 1029 00:24:39,600 --> 00:24:39,999 I can just smell my (BLEEP) tyres! (ENGINE JUDDERS) 1030 00:24:40,000 --> 00:24:41,999 I can just smell my (BLEEP) tyres! (ENGINE JUDDERS) 1031 00:24:42,000 --> 00:24:43,999 I can just smell my (BLEEP) tyres! (ENGINE JUDDERS) 1032 00:24:44,000 --> 00:24:44,319 I can just smell my (BLEEP) tyres! (ENGINE JUDDERS) 1033 00:24:47,560 --> 00:24:47,999 'Probably wasn't the best idea driving down here. 1034 00:24:48,000 --> 00:24:49,999 'Probably wasn't the best idea driving down here. 1035 00:24:50,000 --> 00:24:50,319 'Probably wasn't the best idea driving down here. 1036 00:24:50,400 --> 00:24:51,999 I thought it'd be fine, reversing back out.' 1037 00:24:52,000 --> 00:24:52,959 I thought it'd be fine, reversing back out.' 1038 00:24:53,040 --> 00:24:53,999 We have so much costs already, 1039 00:24:54,000 --> 00:24:55,119 We have so much costs already, 1040 00:24:55,200 --> 00:24:55,999 and now stuff like this happens and it just wears you down. 1041 00:24:56,000 --> 00:24:57,999 and now stuff like this happens and it just wears you down. 1042 00:24:58,080 --> 00:24:59,999 Wanna have a look? No, I (BLEEP) want to just go back! 1043 00:25:00,000 --> 00:25:00,959 Wanna have a look? No, I (BLEEP) want to just go back! 1044 00:25:05,080 --> 00:25:05,999 300 metres away from their camp, Noah is on foot, 1045 00:25:06,000 --> 00:25:07,999 300 metres away from their camp, Noah is on foot, 1046 00:25:08,000 --> 00:25:08,799 300 metres away from their camp, Noah is on foot, 1047 00:25:08,880 --> 00:25:09,999 also looking for a new opal hotspot. 1048 00:25:10,000 --> 00:25:11,999 also looking for a new opal hotspot. 1049 00:25:12,080 --> 00:25:13,999 I was looking for a spot 1050 00:25:14,000 --> 00:25:14,079 I was looking for a spot 1051 00:25:14,160 --> 00:25:15,999 that hasn't already been pegged, claimed. 1052 00:25:16,000 --> 00:25:16,359 that hasn't already been pegged, claimed. 1053 00:25:16,440 --> 00:25:17,999 Makes it a little bit more difficult to find a spot. 1054 00:25:18,000 --> 00:25:18,879 Makes it a little bit more difficult to find a spot. 1055 00:25:18,960 --> 00:25:19,999 The Young Guns' existing mine is off limits 1056 00:25:20,000 --> 00:25:21,519 The Young Guns' existing mine is off limits 1057 00:25:21,600 --> 00:25:21,999 until a ventilation fan arrives 1058 00:25:22,000 --> 00:25:23,599 until a ventilation fan arrives 1059 00:25:23,680 --> 00:25:23,999 to remove diesel exhaust, making it safe to work. 1060 00:25:24,000 --> 00:25:25,999 to remove diesel exhaust, making it safe to work. 1061 00:25:26,000 --> 00:25:27,359 to remove diesel exhaust, making it safe to work. 1062 00:25:27,440 --> 00:25:27,999 I've been walking around for a while now. 1063 00:25:28,000 --> 00:25:29,799 I've been walking around for a while now. 1064 00:25:29,880 --> 00:25:29,999 You know, a lot of it is just not big enough 1065 00:25:30,000 --> 00:25:31,999 You know, a lot of it is just not big enough 1066 00:25:32,000 --> 00:25:32,399 You know, a lot of it is just not big enough 1067 00:25:32,480 --> 00:25:33,999 to fit the Kanga around here. 1068 00:25:34,000 --> 00:25:35,039 to fit the Kanga around here. 1069 00:25:35,120 --> 00:25:35,999 The Kanga is the Young Guns' digging workhorse. 1070 00:25:36,000 --> 00:25:37,999 The Kanga is the Young Guns' digging workhorse. 1071 00:25:38,000 --> 00:25:38,479 The Kanga is the Young Guns' digging workhorse. 1072 00:25:38,560 --> 00:25:39,999 It's costing them $200 a day to hire. 1073 00:25:40,000 --> 00:25:41,319 It's costing them $200 a day to hire. 1074 00:25:42,560 --> 00:25:43,999 Noah needs to find an area that's shallow 1075 00:25:44,000 --> 00:25:45,239 Noah needs to find an area that's shallow 1076 00:25:45,320 --> 00:25:45,999 and easily accessible. Oh, well, have a look at that. 1077 00:25:46,000 --> 00:25:47,999 and easily accessible. Oh, well, have a look at that. 1078 00:25:48,000 --> 00:25:48,239 and easily accessible. Oh, well, have a look at that. 1079 00:25:49,280 --> 00:25:49,999 This looks really good. It even looks like it has a nice little ramp in there. 1080 00:25:50,000 --> 00:25:51,999 This looks really good. It even looks like it has a nice little ramp in there. 1081 00:25:52,000 --> 00:25:52,959 This looks really good. It even looks like it has a nice little ramp in there. 1082 00:25:53,040 --> 00:25:53,999 It looks like they were using some sort of mini loader 1083 00:25:54,000 --> 00:25:55,639 It looks like they were using some sort of mini loader 1084 00:25:55,720 --> 00:25:55,999 or a machine to get right in here. 1085 00:25:56,000 --> 00:25:57,999 or a machine to get right in here. 1086 00:25:58,000 --> 00:25:58,639 or a machine to get right in here. 1087 00:25:58,720 --> 00:25:59,999 Look at all these rocks. 1088 00:26:00,000 --> 00:26:00,719 Look at all these rocks. 1089 00:26:02,040 --> 00:26:03,999 Oh, wow! So here, look at that. 1090 00:26:04,000 --> 00:26:04,119 Oh, wow! So here, look at that. 1091 00:26:04,200 --> 00:26:05,999 There's really blue opal in that rock there. 1092 00:26:06,000 --> 00:26:06,719 There's really blue opal in that rock there. 1093 00:26:08,920 --> 00:26:09,999 That's all my water. Look at that! 1094 00:26:10,000 --> 00:26:11,359 That's all my water. Look at that! 1095 00:26:11,600 --> 00:26:11,999 This is a good sign - really good. It looks really nice, as well. 1096 00:26:12,000 --> 00:26:13,999 This is a good sign - really good. It looks really nice, as well. 1097 00:26:14,000 --> 00:26:14,599 This is a good sign - really good. It looks really nice, as well. 1098 00:26:14,680 --> 00:26:15,999 It's a really nice colour. Really nice blue. 1099 00:26:16,000 --> 00:26:16,879 It's a really nice colour. Really nice blue. 1100 00:26:16,960 --> 00:26:17,999 I mean, the spot is almost perfect, 1101 00:26:18,000 --> 00:26:19,839 I mean, the spot is almost perfect, 1102 00:26:19,920 --> 00:26:19,999 I think, in my opinion. 1103 00:26:20,000 --> 00:26:21,959 I think, in my opinion. 1104 00:26:23,440 --> 00:26:23,999 So just heading back to the camp now. Gonna surprise them. 1105 00:26:24,000 --> 00:26:25,999 So just heading back to the camp now. Gonna surprise them. 1106 00:26:26,000 --> 00:26:26,359 So just heading back to the camp now. Gonna surprise them. 1107 00:26:26,440 --> 00:26:27,999 With all this opal in this spot, hopefully they're, uh, 1108 00:26:28,000 --> 00:26:29,399 With all this opal in this spot, hopefully they're, uh, 1109 00:26:29,480 --> 00:26:29,999 as excited as I am about it. "Where are you, mate?" 1110 00:26:30,000 --> 00:26:31,999 as excited as I am about it. "Where are you, mate?" 1111 00:26:32,000 --> 00:26:32,039 as excited as I am about it. "Where are you, mate?" 1112 00:26:32,120 --> 00:26:33,999 Maybe they're already here. Hey, how you going? 1113 00:26:34,000 --> 00:26:34,799 Maybe they're already here. Hey, how you going? 1114 00:26:36,040 --> 00:26:37,999 "Not good. Jaymin's got us bloody stuck." Stuck? 1115 00:26:38,000 --> 00:26:39,999 "Not good. Jaymin's got us bloody stuck." Stuck? 1116 00:26:40,000 --> 00:26:40,519 "Not good. Jaymin's got us bloody stuck." Stuck? 1117 00:26:40,600 --> 00:26:41,999 "Yeah, what do you want me to do?" "We need you to..." 1118 00:26:42,000 --> 00:26:43,999 "Yeah, what do you want me to do?" "We need you to..." 1119 00:26:44,000 --> 00:26:44,519 "Yeah, what do you want me to do?" "We need you to..." 1120 00:26:44,760 --> 00:26:45,999 We need you to come and get us. 1121 00:26:46,000 --> 00:26:46,759 We need you to come and get us. 1122 00:26:52,160 --> 00:26:53,999 Yeah, I think I'm almost there. I think I can see you guys. 1123 00:26:54,000 --> 00:26:55,039 Yeah, I think I'm almost there. I think I can see you guys. 1124 00:26:57,000 --> 00:26:57,999 Are you ready? Yeah. On three. 1125 00:26:58,000 --> 00:26:59,799 Are you ready? Yeah. On three. 1126 00:27:00,120 --> 00:27:01,999 One, two, three. 1127 00:27:02,000 --> 00:27:02,119 One, two, three. 1128 00:27:02,200 --> 00:27:03,999 (REVVING) 1129 00:27:04,000 --> 00:27:04,199 (REVVING) 1130 00:27:07,400 --> 00:27:07,999 I don't know what we do. I think we're gonna need someone else 1131 00:27:08,000 --> 00:27:09,999 I don't know what we do. I think we're gonna need someone else 1132 00:27:10,000 --> 00:27:10,519 I don't know what we do. I think we're gonna need someone else 1133 00:27:10,600 --> 00:27:11,999 to help us push it out or either pull it out 1134 00:27:12,000 --> 00:27:12,719 to help us push it out or either pull it out 1135 00:27:12,800 --> 00:27:13,999 with some straps, or something, 1136 00:27:14,000 --> 00:27:14,799 with some straps, or something, 1137 00:27:14,880 --> 00:27:15,999 but if we had at least another person, 1138 00:27:16,000 --> 00:27:16,919 but if we had at least another person, 1139 00:27:17,000 --> 00:27:17,999 we'd be able to push it straight back out. 1140 00:27:18,000 --> 00:27:19,119 we'd be able to push it straight back out. 1141 00:27:20,640 --> 00:27:21,999 (SIGHS) I'm hot. 1142 00:27:22,000 --> 00:27:23,039 (SIGHS) I'm hot. 1143 00:27:23,120 --> 00:27:23,999 Noah's van doesn't have the power 1144 00:27:24,000 --> 00:27:25,439 Noah's van doesn't have the power 1145 00:27:25,520 --> 00:27:25,999 to pull the bogged vehicle out. 1146 00:27:26,000 --> 00:27:27,519 to pull the bogged vehicle out. 1147 00:27:29,800 --> 00:27:29,999 The Young Guns decide to wait for anyone passing by. 1148 00:27:30,000 --> 00:27:31,999 The Young Guns decide to wait for anyone passing by. 1149 00:27:32,000 --> 00:27:33,559 The Young Guns decide to wait for anyone passing by. 1150 00:27:35,000 --> 00:27:35,999 (VEHICLE APPROACHES) 1151 00:27:36,000 --> 00:27:36,999 (VEHICLE APPROACHES) 1152 00:27:38,600 --> 00:27:39,999 Oh, you hear that? How you going, boys? 1153 00:27:40,000 --> 00:27:41,679 Oh, you hear that? How you going, boys? 1154 00:27:41,760 --> 00:27:41,999 How you doing? (LAUGHS) Can you see down there? 1155 00:27:42,000 --> 00:27:43,999 How you doing? (LAUGHS) Can you see down there? 1156 00:27:44,000 --> 00:27:45,999 How you doing? (LAUGHS) Can you see down there? 1157 00:27:46,000 --> 00:27:46,159 How you doing? (LAUGHS) Can you see down there? 1158 00:27:46,240 --> 00:27:47,999 You're a bit stuck, eh? 1159 00:27:48,000 --> 00:27:48,239 You're a bit stuck, eh? 1160 00:27:48,320 --> 00:27:49,999 We got our car a little bit stuck down there. 1161 00:27:50,000 --> 00:27:50,519 We got our car a little bit stuck down there. 1162 00:27:50,600 --> 00:27:51,999 If we can just get a couple of people pushing, that'd be sweet. All right. We'll get onto it. 1163 00:27:52,000 --> 00:27:53,999 If we can just get a couple of people pushing, that'd be sweet. All right. We'll get onto it. 1164 00:27:54,000 --> 00:27:55,199 If we can just get a couple of people pushing, that'd be sweet. All right. We'll get onto it. 1165 00:27:55,280 --> 00:27:55,999 Thanks, mate. Absolute champions. 1166 00:27:56,000 --> 00:27:57,279 Thanks, mate. Absolute champions. 1167 00:27:59,760 --> 00:27:59,999 On three. One, two, three. (STRAIN AND GROAN) 1168 00:28:00,000 --> 00:28:01,999 On three. One, two, three. (STRAIN AND GROAN) 1169 00:28:02,000 --> 00:28:03,639 On three. One, two, three. (STRAIN AND GROAN) 1170 00:28:03,720 --> 00:28:03,999 Now let it rock forward a bit. Let it rock forward a bit. 1171 00:28:04,000 --> 00:28:05,999 Now let it rock forward a bit. Let it rock forward a bit. 1172 00:28:06,000 --> 00:28:06,759 Now let it rock forward a bit. Let it rock forward a bit. 1173 00:28:08,800 --> 00:28:09,999 Yeah, that's it, go on! Get up there! 1174 00:28:10,000 --> 00:28:11,599 Yeah, that's it, go on! Get up there! 1175 00:28:13,720 --> 00:28:13,999 That's it! (LAUGHS) 1176 00:28:14,000 --> 00:28:15,719 That's it! (LAUGHS) 1177 00:28:16,960 --> 00:28:17,999 Go on, mate! 1178 00:28:18,000 --> 00:28:18,959 Go on, mate! 1179 00:28:20,360 --> 00:28:21,999 (ALL CHEERING) 1180 00:28:22,000 --> 00:28:22,519 (ALL CHEERING) 1181 00:28:23,920 --> 00:28:23,999 Thanks a lot, boys. No worries. Cheers, man. No worries. 1182 00:28:24,000 --> 00:28:25,999 Thanks a lot, boys. No worries. Cheers, man. No worries. 1183 00:28:26,000 --> 00:28:27,999 Thanks a lot, boys. No worries. Cheers, man. No worries. 1184 00:28:28,000 --> 00:28:28,359 Thanks a lot, boys. No worries. Cheers, man. No worries. 1185 00:28:28,440 --> 00:28:29,999 Don't know what we would have done if you guys didn't rock up, man. 1186 00:28:30,000 --> 00:28:31,999 Don't know what we would have done if you guys didn't rock up, man. 1187 00:28:32,000 --> 00:28:32,279 Don't know what we would have done if you guys didn't rock up, man. 1188 00:28:32,360 --> 00:28:33,999 With an entire day lost, 1189 00:28:34,000 --> 00:28:34,359 With an entire day lost, 1190 00:28:34,440 --> 00:28:35,999 the Young Guns need to make a decision. 1191 00:28:36,000 --> 00:28:37,079 the Young Guns need to make a decision. 1192 00:28:37,160 --> 00:28:37,999 Is Noah's find worth paying $230 for a mining lease? 1193 00:28:38,000 --> 00:28:39,999 Is Noah's find worth paying $230 for a mining lease? 1194 00:28:40,000 --> 00:28:41,519 Is Noah's find worth paying $230 for a mining lease? 1195 00:28:44,320 --> 00:28:45,999 Where did you find the opal? Just down there. There? Yes. 1196 00:28:46,000 --> 00:28:47,799 Where did you find the opal? Just down there. There? Yes. 1197 00:28:47,880 --> 00:28:47,999 If you found opal there, that's all that matters. 1198 00:28:48,000 --> 00:28:49,999 If you found opal there, that's all that matters. 1199 00:28:50,000 --> 00:28:50,319 If you found opal there, that's all that matters. 1200 00:28:50,400 --> 00:28:51,999 We can definitely bring the Kanga down the ramps. 1201 00:28:52,000 --> 00:28:52,959 We can definitely bring the Kanga down the ramps. 1202 00:28:53,040 --> 00:28:53,999 But if we're gonna do some digging, 1203 00:28:54,000 --> 00:28:55,319 But if we're gonna do some digging, 1204 00:28:55,400 --> 00:28:55,999 we're going to need to peg it. Hm. 1205 00:28:56,000 --> 00:28:57,479 we're going to need to peg it. Hm. 1206 00:28:57,560 --> 00:28:57,999 That's going to cost us. Yeah, $200 or so. 1207 00:28:58,000 --> 00:28:59,999 That's going to cost us. Yeah, $200 or so. 1208 00:29:00,000 --> 00:29:00,519 That's going to cost us. Yeah, $200 or so. 1209 00:29:01,800 --> 00:29:01,999 The last of their money is reserved for food and fuel. 1210 00:29:02,000 --> 00:29:03,999 The last of their money is reserved for food and fuel. 1211 00:29:04,000 --> 00:29:05,679 The last of their money is reserved for food and fuel. 1212 00:29:05,760 --> 00:29:05,999 The Young Guns gamble it all on Noah's find. 1213 00:29:06,000 --> 00:29:07,999 The Young Guns gamble it all on Noah's find. 1214 00:29:08,000 --> 00:29:08,639 The Young Guns gamble it all on Noah's find. 1215 00:29:08,720 --> 00:29:09,999 That about cover it? I think that'll do it. 1216 00:29:10,000 --> 00:29:10,999 That about cover it? I think that'll do it. 1217 00:29:11,080 --> 00:29:11,999 This spot of yours better bloody pay off! 1218 00:29:12,000 --> 00:29:13,079 This spot of yours better bloody pay off! 1219 00:29:22,640 --> 00:29:23,999 Always in the beginning it's cramped, getting my head where I'm gonna start work. 1220 00:29:24,000 --> 00:29:25,999 Always in the beginning it's cramped, getting my head where I'm gonna start work. 1221 00:29:26,000 --> 00:29:26,519 Always in the beginning it's cramped, getting my head where I'm gonna start work. 1222 00:29:26,600 --> 00:29:27,999 I think I'll start that end. At notorious Potch Point, 1223 00:29:28,000 --> 00:29:29,999 I think I'll start that end. At notorious Potch Point, 1224 00:29:30,000 --> 00:29:30,599 I think I'll start that end. At notorious Potch Point, 1225 00:29:30,680 --> 00:29:31,999 Gavan and mate Pete are setting up a new mine 1226 00:29:32,000 --> 00:29:33,479 Gavan and mate Pete are setting up a new mine 1227 00:29:33,560 --> 00:29:33,999 in a claim abandoned for ten years. 1228 00:29:34,000 --> 00:29:35,959 in a claim abandoned for ten years. 1229 00:29:36,040 --> 00:29:37,999 Fairly underworked, talking to some of the guys that worked up here. 1230 00:29:38,000 --> 00:29:39,439 Fairly underworked, talking to some of the guys that worked up here. 1231 00:29:39,520 --> 00:29:39,999 They've all said to me that the potential's there. 1232 00:29:40,000 --> 00:29:41,999 They've all said to me that the potential's there. 1233 00:29:42,000 --> 00:29:42,079 They've all said to me that the potential's there. 1234 00:29:43,200 --> 00:29:43,999 Millions have been made in surrounding claims, 1235 00:29:44,000 --> 00:29:45,999 Millions have been made in surrounding claims, 1236 00:29:46,000 --> 00:29:46,079 Millions have been made in surrounding claims, 1237 00:29:46,160 --> 00:29:47,999 but dangerous mining practices causing massive roof collapses 1238 00:29:48,000 --> 00:29:49,999 but dangerous mining practices causing massive roof collapses 1239 00:29:50,000 --> 00:29:50,319 but dangerous mining practices causing massive roof collapses 1240 00:29:50,400 --> 00:29:51,999 shut most of them down. 'In the beginning, 1241 00:29:52,000 --> 00:29:52,919 shut most of them down. 'In the beginning, 1242 00:29:53,000 --> 00:29:53,999 there's a risk of it falling where the walls have dried, 1243 00:29:54,000 --> 00:29:55,999 there's a risk of it falling where the walls have dried, 1244 00:29:56,000 --> 00:29:56,159 there's a risk of it falling where the walls have dried, 1245 00:29:56,240 --> 00:29:57,999 because the drives have been open for so many years.' 1246 00:29:58,000 --> 00:29:59,399 because the drives have been open for so many years.' 1247 00:29:59,480 --> 00:29:59,999 The ultimate price anyone can pay in this game is death, 1248 00:30:00,000 --> 00:30:01,999 The ultimate price anyone can pay in this game is death, 1249 00:30:02,000 --> 00:30:02,519 The ultimate price anyone can pay in this game is death, 1250 00:30:02,600 --> 00:30:03,999 so we're putting as much safety and precaution as we can 1251 00:30:04,000 --> 00:30:05,999 so we're putting as much safety and precaution as we can 1252 00:30:06,000 --> 00:30:07,119 so we're putting as much safety and precaution as we can 1253 00:30:07,200 --> 00:30:07,999 to stop anything like that happening to us. 1254 00:30:08,000 --> 00:30:09,359 to stop anything like that happening to us. 1255 00:30:09,440 --> 00:30:09,999 Gavan's hoping to find opal to repair the family home 1256 00:30:10,000 --> 00:30:11,999 Gavan's hoping to find opal to repair the family home 1257 00:30:12,000 --> 00:30:13,159 Gavan's hoping to find opal to repair the family home 1258 00:30:13,240 --> 00:30:13,999 for daughter Teagan and wife Connie. 1259 00:30:14,000 --> 00:30:15,439 for daughter Teagan and wife Connie. 1260 00:30:15,520 --> 00:30:15,999 Could mean a roof. 1261 00:30:16,000 --> 00:30:17,559 Could mean a roof. 1262 00:30:17,640 --> 00:30:17,999 It could mean walls and more doors 1263 00:30:18,000 --> 00:30:19,999 It could mean walls and more doors 1264 00:30:20,000 --> 00:30:20,559 It could mean walls and more doors 1265 00:30:20,640 --> 00:30:21,999 and a little bit more luxury out here. 1266 00:30:22,000 --> 00:30:23,159 and a little bit more luxury out here. 1267 00:30:24,320 --> 00:30:25,999 Down the mine, the first step is to reinforce 1268 00:30:26,000 --> 00:30:27,159 Down the mine, the first step is to reinforce 1269 00:30:27,240 --> 00:30:27,999 weak points in the sandstone walls with pinewood struts. 1270 00:30:28,000 --> 00:30:29,999 weak points in the sandstone walls with pinewood struts. 1271 00:30:30,000 --> 00:30:30,679 weak points in the sandstone walls with pinewood struts. 1272 00:30:30,760 --> 00:30:31,999 I need to get it firm in there. 1273 00:30:32,000 --> 00:30:32,959 I need to get it firm in there. 1274 00:30:33,040 --> 00:30:33,999 Where's that cheap pick? Might come in real handy. 1275 00:30:34,000 --> 00:30:35,519 Where's that cheap pick? Might come in real handy. 1276 00:30:35,600 --> 00:30:35,999 I'm beginning to think that... 1277 00:30:36,000 --> 00:30:37,599 I'm beginning to think that... 1278 00:30:39,440 --> 00:30:39,999 (LIGHT CHINK) Did you hear that? Oh, I did hear that. (LAUGHS) 1279 00:30:40,000 --> 00:30:41,999 (LIGHT CHINK) Did you hear that? Oh, I did hear that. (LAUGHS) 1280 00:30:42,000 --> 00:30:43,839 (LIGHT CHINK) Did you hear that? Oh, I did hear that. (LAUGHS) 1281 00:30:43,920 --> 00:30:43,999 Opal! I'm not exactly mining, 1282 00:30:44,000 --> 00:30:45,999 Opal! I'm not exactly mining, 1283 00:30:46,000 --> 00:30:46,559 Opal! I'm not exactly mining, 1284 00:30:46,640 --> 00:30:47,999 but I'm trying to make a bit of an area, so I can get this timber in, 1285 00:30:48,000 --> 00:30:49,799 but I'm trying to make a bit of an area, so I can get this timber in, 1286 00:30:49,880 --> 00:30:49,999 and I heard a little chink there before. 1287 00:30:50,000 --> 00:30:51,999 and I heard a little chink there before. 1288 00:30:52,000 --> 00:30:52,559 and I heard a little chink there before. 1289 00:30:54,720 --> 00:30:55,999 That's the noise I used to listen for in the old days. 1290 00:30:56,000 --> 00:30:57,399 That's the noise I used to listen for in the old days. 1291 00:30:57,480 --> 00:30:57,999 Thud, thud, chink! 1292 00:30:58,000 --> 00:30:59,479 Thud, thud, chink! 1293 00:30:59,560 --> 00:30:59,999 And it's like metal hitting glass. 1294 00:31:00,000 --> 00:31:01,999 And it's like metal hitting glass. 1295 00:31:02,000 --> 00:31:02,479 And it's like metal hitting glass. 1296 00:31:02,560 --> 00:31:03,999 Now, whether it could have been just this tiniest bit of trace... 1297 00:31:04,000 --> 00:31:05,999 Now, whether it could have been just this tiniest bit of trace... 1298 00:31:06,000 --> 00:31:06,239 Now, whether it could have been just this tiniest bit of trace... 1299 00:31:06,320 --> 00:31:07,999 With the promise of opal in the wall, 1300 00:31:08,000 --> 00:31:08,439 With the promise of opal in the wall, 1301 00:31:08,520 --> 00:31:09,999 Gavan is keen to get on the digger. 1302 00:31:10,000 --> 00:31:10,799 Gavan is keen to get on the digger. 1303 00:31:12,600 --> 00:31:13,999 We're just trying to get the digger into position so we can start work. 1304 00:31:14,000 --> 00:31:15,999 We're just trying to get the digger into position so we can start work. 1305 00:31:16,000 --> 00:31:16,319 We're just trying to get the digger into position so we can start work. 1306 00:31:16,400 --> 00:31:17,999 It's too close to the edge of the hole. We gotta move it back a bit. 1307 00:31:18,000 --> 00:31:19,799 It's too close to the edge of the hole. We gotta move it back a bit. 1308 00:31:19,880 --> 00:31:19,999 And the roof ram goes up all the way up to the roof and holds the whole thing steady. 1309 00:31:20,000 --> 00:31:21,999 And the roof ram goes up all the way up to the roof and holds the whole thing steady. 1310 00:31:22,000 --> 00:31:23,839 And the roof ram goes up all the way up to the roof and holds the whole thing steady. 1311 00:31:27,760 --> 00:31:27,999 But in the small eight-metre-square mine, 1312 00:31:28,000 --> 00:31:29,999 But in the small eight-metre-square mine, 1313 00:31:30,000 --> 00:31:30,879 But in the small eight-metre-square mine, 1314 00:31:30,960 --> 00:31:31,999 the hydraulic arm can't extend far enough out to dig. 1315 00:31:32,000 --> 00:31:33,999 the hydraulic arm can't extend far enough out to dig. 1316 00:31:34,000 --> 00:31:34,559 the hydraulic arm can't extend far enough out to dig. 1317 00:31:35,880 --> 00:31:35,999 It's tight. 1318 00:31:36,000 --> 00:31:37,999 It's tight. 1319 00:31:38,000 --> 00:31:38,599 It's tight. 1320 00:31:38,680 --> 00:31:39,999 I'm limited in movement in my digger. 1321 00:31:40,000 --> 00:31:41,999 I'm limited in movement in my digger. 1322 00:31:42,000 --> 00:31:42,519 I'm limited in movement in my digger. 1323 00:31:46,120 --> 00:31:47,999 Gavan gouges away at the rock face, 1324 00:31:48,000 --> 00:31:48,519 Gavan gouges away at the rock face, 1325 00:31:48,600 --> 00:31:49,999 trying to give the machine some room. 1326 00:31:50,000 --> 00:31:50,639 trying to give the machine some room. 1327 00:31:50,720 --> 00:31:51,999 A painstaking task 1328 00:31:52,000 --> 00:31:52,719 A painstaking task 1329 00:31:52,800 --> 00:31:53,999 that still produces a pile of dirt. 1330 00:31:54,000 --> 00:31:54,879 that still produces a pile of dirt. 1331 00:31:54,960 --> 00:31:55,999 It's amazing how it doesn't look like very much has come down out of that wall, 1332 00:31:56,000 --> 00:31:57,999 It's amazing how it doesn't look like very much has come down out of that wall, 1333 00:31:58,000 --> 00:31:58,719 It's amazing how it doesn't look like very much has come down out of that wall, 1334 00:31:58,800 --> 00:31:59,999 but we've got a pile of dirt in front of us to clean up. 1335 00:32:00,000 --> 00:32:01,759 but we've got a pile of dirt in front of us to clean up. 1336 00:32:01,840 --> 00:32:01,999 Then we can get into that roof. 1337 00:32:02,000 --> 00:32:03,839 Then we can get into that roof. 1338 00:32:05,480 --> 00:32:05,999 For the digger to be moved closer to the wall, 1339 00:32:06,000 --> 00:32:07,839 For the digger to be moved closer to the wall, 1340 00:32:07,920 --> 00:32:07,999 first the loose sandstone needs to be shifted. 1341 00:32:08,000 --> 00:32:09,999 first the loose sandstone needs to be shifted. 1342 00:32:10,000 --> 00:32:11,639 first the loose sandstone needs to be shifted. 1343 00:32:11,720 --> 00:32:11,999 Even in this dirt, valuable opal could be hidden. 1344 00:32:12,000 --> 00:32:13,999 Even in this dirt, valuable opal could be hidden. 1345 00:32:14,000 --> 00:32:15,399 Even in this dirt, valuable opal could be hidden. 1346 00:32:15,480 --> 00:32:15,999 Gavan and Pete need to get it to their agitator 1347 00:32:16,000 --> 00:32:17,999 Gavan and Pete need to get it to their agitator 1348 00:32:18,000 --> 00:32:18,119 Gavan and Pete need to get it to their agitator 1349 00:32:18,200 --> 00:32:19,999 for the sandstone to be washed. 1350 00:32:20,000 --> 00:32:20,199 for the sandstone to be washed. 1351 00:32:21,280 --> 00:32:21,999 Opal can be anywhere. 1352 00:32:22,000 --> 00:32:23,279 Opal can be anywhere. 1353 00:32:23,360 --> 00:32:23,999 The old saying is that you can move 10,000 tonnes of dirt 1354 00:32:24,000 --> 00:32:25,999 The old saying is that you can move 10,000 tonnes of dirt 1355 00:32:26,000 --> 00:32:26,039 The old saying is that you can move 10,000 tonnes of dirt 1356 00:32:26,120 --> 00:32:27,999 and it wouldn't make enough money to buy you lunch, 1357 00:32:28,000 --> 00:32:28,479 and it wouldn't make enough money to buy you lunch, 1358 00:32:28,560 --> 00:32:29,999 or you can move two wheelbarrowfuls and be a millionaire. 1359 00:32:30,000 --> 00:32:31,359 or you can move two wheelbarrowfuls and be a millionaire. 1360 00:32:31,440 --> 00:32:31,999 And that's how it happens. (REVERSING BEEPS) 1361 00:32:32,000 --> 00:32:33,999 And that's how it happens. (REVERSING BEEPS) 1362 00:32:34,000 --> 00:32:34,039 And that's how it happens. (REVERSING BEEPS) 1363 00:32:41,840 --> 00:32:41,999 Keep on digging, mate. We're close. 1364 00:32:42,000 --> 00:32:43,999 Keep on digging, mate. We're close. 1365 00:32:44,000 --> 00:32:44,399 Keep on digging, mate. We're close. 1366 00:32:44,480 --> 00:32:45,999 (SNIFFS) Smell that? Oh, that's colour! 1367 00:32:46,000 --> 00:32:47,399 (SNIFFS) Smell that? Oh, that's colour! 1368 00:32:48,920 --> 00:32:49,999 In their Bondi mine, the Bushmen are chasing 1369 00:32:50,000 --> 00:32:51,839 In their Bondi mine, the Bushmen are chasing 1370 00:32:51,920 --> 00:32:51,999 what's left of a stolen opal seam. 1371 00:32:52,000 --> 00:32:53,999 what's left of a stolen opal seam. 1372 00:32:54,000 --> 00:32:54,199 what's left of a stolen opal seam. 1373 00:32:56,680 --> 00:32:57,999 We're hoping that there's a little bit in this side wall 1374 00:32:58,000 --> 00:32:59,439 We're hoping that there's a little bit in this side wall 1375 00:32:59,520 --> 00:32:59,999 and trying to salvage what we can 1376 00:33:00,000 --> 00:33:01,839 and trying to salvage what we can 1377 00:33:01,920 --> 00:33:01,999 out of the area that's gone. 1378 00:33:02,000 --> 00:33:03,999 out of the area that's gone. 1379 00:33:04,000 --> 00:33:04,079 out of the area that's gone. 1380 00:33:05,160 --> 00:33:05,999 With ongoing diesel, repair and living costs, 1381 00:33:06,000 --> 00:33:07,999 With ongoing diesel, repair and living costs, 1382 00:33:08,000 --> 00:33:08,559 With ongoing diesel, repair and living costs, 1383 00:33:08,640 --> 00:33:09,999 to survive, they need to find opal soon. 1384 00:33:10,000 --> 00:33:11,599 to survive, they need to find opal soon. 1385 00:33:11,680 --> 00:33:11,999 No, not there yet. I'll just see. 1386 00:33:12,000 --> 00:33:13,879 No, not there yet. I'll just see. 1387 00:33:14,960 --> 00:33:15,999 No colour? No. 1388 00:33:16,000 --> 00:33:16,959 No colour? No. 1389 00:33:18,160 --> 00:33:19,999 'Someone's coming over the boundary and taken it, 1390 00:33:20,000 --> 00:33:20,679 'Someone's coming over the boundary and taken it, 1391 00:33:20,760 --> 00:33:21,999 it blows all your dreams apart and what you was gonna do with that money.' 1392 00:33:22,000 --> 00:33:23,999 it blows all your dreams apart and what you was gonna do with that money.' 1393 00:33:24,000 --> 00:33:24,319 it blows all your dreams apart and what you was gonna do with that money.' 1394 00:33:25,680 --> 00:33:25,999 You just have to pick yourself up 1395 00:33:26,000 --> 00:33:27,999 You just have to pick yourself up 1396 00:33:28,000 --> 00:33:28,639 You just have to pick yourself up 1397 00:33:28,720 --> 00:33:29,999 and just keep on digging. 1398 00:33:30,000 --> 00:33:30,719 and just keep on digging. 1399 00:33:30,800 --> 00:33:31,999 Are you ready? Yeah. 1400 00:33:32,000 --> 00:33:32,799 Are you ready? Yeah. 1401 00:33:34,360 --> 00:33:35,999 I'll just bust that out. 1402 00:33:36,000 --> 00:33:36,359 I'll just bust that out. 1403 00:33:42,920 --> 00:33:43,999 Stop, stop, stop! 1404 00:33:44,000 --> 00:33:44,919 Stop, stop, stop! 1405 00:33:46,120 --> 00:33:47,999 Right, hang on. Hang on, you hold it there. 1406 00:33:48,000 --> 00:33:48,799 Right, hang on. Hang on, you hold it there. 1407 00:33:49,080 --> 00:33:49,999 Cor, that's nice! Told you I could smell it, didn't I, eh? 1408 00:33:50,000 --> 00:33:51,999 Cor, that's nice! Told you I could smell it, didn't I, eh? 1409 00:33:52,000 --> 00:33:53,199 Cor, that's nice! Told you I could smell it, didn't I, eh? 1410 00:33:53,280 --> 00:33:53,999 Come on, baby. Come on. We're getting a new generator! 1411 00:33:54,000 --> 00:33:55,999 Come on, baby. Come on. We're getting a new generator! 1412 00:33:56,000 --> 00:33:57,519 Come on, baby. Come on. We're getting a new generator! 1413 00:33:57,600 --> 00:33:57,999 Oh, ho, ho! You ready? Yeah. 1414 00:33:58,000 --> 00:33:59,999 Oh, ho, ho! You ready? Yeah. 1415 00:34:00,000 --> 00:34:00,119 Oh, ho, ho! You ready? Yeah. 1416 00:34:01,440 --> 00:34:01,999 BOTH: Whoa! 1417 00:34:02,000 --> 00:34:03,799 BOTH: Whoa! 1418 00:34:03,880 --> 00:34:03,999 (LAUGHS) That's good. 1419 00:34:04,000 --> 00:34:05,959 (LAUGHS) That's good. 1420 00:34:06,040 --> 00:34:07,999 Oh, look at it! 1421 00:34:08,000 --> 00:34:08,079 Oh, look at it! 1422 00:34:08,160 --> 00:34:09,999 Blue, green... Put it in the washing machine (!) (SPITS) 1423 00:34:10,000 --> 00:34:11,359 Blue, green... Put it in the washing machine (!) (SPITS) 1424 00:34:13,000 --> 00:34:13,999 All right, mate. Let's get this bit here out. 1425 00:34:14,000 --> 00:34:15,199 All right, mate. Let's get this bit here out. 1426 00:34:19,200 --> 00:34:19,999 Oh! Beautiful, mate. There you go. 1427 00:34:20,000 --> 00:34:21,999 Oh! Beautiful, mate. There you go. 1428 00:34:22,000 --> 00:34:22,319 Oh! Beautiful, mate. There you go. 1429 00:34:24,440 --> 00:34:25,999 Some good (BLEEP) there, Les. Yeah, that's money. 1430 00:34:26,000 --> 00:34:26,999 Some good (BLEEP) there, Les. Yeah, that's money. 1431 00:34:27,080 --> 00:34:27,999 That's money, mate. So much of it's on black. 1432 00:34:28,000 --> 00:34:29,479 That's money, mate. So much of it's on black. 1433 00:34:29,560 --> 00:34:29,999 Look at that - that's a nice piece there. 1434 00:34:30,000 --> 00:34:31,599 Look at that - that's a nice piece there. 1435 00:34:31,680 --> 00:34:31,999 That's a good piece! Beautiful greens! What do you reckon? 1436 00:34:32,000 --> 00:34:33,999 That's a good piece! Beautiful greens! What do you reckon? 1437 00:34:34,000 --> 00:34:34,959 That's a good piece! Beautiful greens! What do you reckon? 1438 00:34:35,040 --> 00:34:35,999 I reckon we'd have to be up around the 20. Don't you? 1439 00:34:36,000 --> 00:34:37,799 I reckon we'd have to be up around the 20. Don't you? 1440 00:34:37,880 --> 00:34:37,999 I'd reckon. 1441 00:34:38,000 --> 00:34:39,999 I'd reckon. 1442 00:34:40,000 --> 00:34:40,239 I'd reckon. 1443 00:34:40,320 --> 00:34:41,999 The disappointment of them coming through and taking most of the seam, 1444 00:34:42,000 --> 00:34:43,999 The disappointment of them coming through and taking most of the seam, 1445 00:34:44,000 --> 00:34:44,039 The disappointment of them coming through and taking most of the seam, 1446 00:34:44,120 --> 00:34:45,999 me going over and seeing the bloke and jumping up and down like a goose... 1447 00:34:46,000 --> 00:34:47,639 me going over and seeing the bloke and jumping up and down like a goose... 1448 00:34:47,720 --> 00:34:47,999 All that frustration, all that anger - it's all gone now, cos we're on colour. 1449 00:34:48,000 --> 00:34:49,999 All that frustration, all that anger - it's all gone now, cos we're on colour. 1450 00:34:50,000 --> 00:34:51,999 All that frustration, all that anger - it's all gone now, cos we're on colour. 1451 00:34:52,000 --> 00:34:52,519 All that frustration, all that anger - it's all gone now, cos we're on colour. 1452 00:34:52,600 --> 00:34:53,999 You know, it just makes such a difference. 1453 00:34:54,000 --> 00:34:54,999 You know, it just makes such a difference. 1454 00:34:55,080 --> 00:34:55,999 The Bushmen have found black opal. 1455 00:34:56,000 --> 00:34:57,439 The Bushmen have found black opal. 1456 00:34:57,520 --> 00:34:57,999 It's medium-quality in the rough. 1457 00:34:58,000 --> 00:34:59,919 It's medium-quality in the rough. 1458 00:35:04,320 --> 00:35:05,999 They're hoping to get $15,000 for the package. 1459 00:35:06,000 --> 00:35:07,519 They're hoping to get $15,000 for the package. 1460 00:35:10,520 --> 00:35:11,999 'We heard this bloke was up at the dump, buying. 1461 00:35:12,000 --> 00:35:13,639 'We heard this bloke was up at the dump, buying. 1462 00:35:13,720 --> 00:35:13,999 I hadn't dealt with him before, he's an American fella.' 1463 00:35:14,000 --> 00:35:15,999 I hadn't dealt with him before, he's an American fella.' 1464 00:35:16,000 --> 00:35:16,959 I hadn't dealt with him before, he's an American fella.' 1465 00:35:17,040 --> 00:35:17,999 Dealer and cutter Jim Runkle travels the world 1466 00:35:18,000 --> 00:35:19,999 Dealer and cutter Jim Runkle travels the world 1467 00:35:20,000 --> 00:35:20,399 Dealer and cutter Jim Runkle travels the world 1468 00:35:20,480 --> 00:35:21,999 buying opal for his high-end jewellery design business. 1469 00:35:22,000 --> 00:35:23,719 buying opal for his high-end jewellery design business. 1470 00:35:23,800 --> 00:35:23,999 'We're a bit apprehensive, cos obviously 1471 00:35:24,000 --> 00:35:25,999 'We're a bit apprehensive, cos obviously 1472 00:35:26,000 --> 00:35:26,119 'We're a bit apprehensive, cos obviously 1473 00:35:26,200 --> 00:35:27,999 we want the most for them that we can get, 1474 00:35:28,000 --> 00:35:28,479 we want the most for them that we can get, 1475 00:35:28,560 --> 00:35:29,999 and he wants the less for them that he can get.' 1476 00:35:30,000 --> 00:35:30,799 and he wants the less for them that he can get.' 1477 00:35:30,880 --> 00:35:31,999 Hey, Jim. Hey. How are you, mate? 1478 00:35:32,000 --> 00:35:32,959 Hey, Jim. Hey. How are you, mate? 1479 00:35:33,040 --> 00:35:33,999 That's Les. Nice to meet you. Jim here. 1480 00:35:34,000 --> 00:35:35,519 That's Les. Nice to meet you. Jim here. 1481 00:35:35,600 --> 00:35:35,999 You wanna have a look at that? Yeah. 1482 00:35:36,000 --> 00:35:37,839 You wanna have a look at that? Yeah. 1483 00:35:38,120 --> 00:35:39,999 (SUSPENSEFUL MUSIC) 1484 00:35:40,000 --> 00:35:40,119 (SUSPENSEFUL MUSIC) 1485 00:35:48,520 --> 00:35:49,999 It's not too bad. 1486 00:35:50,000 --> 00:35:50,599 It's not too bad. 1487 00:35:50,680 --> 00:35:51,999 I guess it all depends on what you're asking for it. 1488 00:35:52,000 --> 00:35:53,599 I guess it all depends on what you're asking for it. 1489 00:35:53,680 --> 00:35:53,999 Well, had a good look through it 1490 00:35:54,000 --> 00:35:55,999 Well, had a good look through it 1491 00:35:56,000 --> 00:35:56,039 Well, had a good look through it 1492 00:35:56,120 --> 00:35:57,999 and I reckon a fair price is 20 grand. Hm. 1493 00:35:58,000 --> 00:35:58,959 and I reckon a fair price is 20 grand. Hm. 1494 00:36:00,600 --> 00:36:01,999 'When you don't know the buyer, it's a little bit tougher, 1495 00:36:02,000 --> 00:36:03,719 'When you don't know the buyer, it's a little bit tougher, 1496 00:36:03,800 --> 00:36:03,999 cos they always argue.' 1497 00:36:04,000 --> 00:36:05,999 cos they always argue.' 1498 00:36:06,000 --> 00:36:06,119 cos they always argue.' 1499 00:36:06,200 --> 00:36:07,999 Tell you what, I can see 15 in it. 1500 00:36:08,000 --> 00:36:08,479 Tell you what, I can see 15 in it. 1501 00:36:08,560 --> 00:36:09,999 I'm sure you can (!) 1502 00:36:10,000 --> 00:36:10,999 I'm sure you can (!) 1503 00:36:11,080 --> 00:36:11,999 Are you doing five? Hm... 1504 00:36:12,000 --> 00:36:13,799 Are you doing five? Hm... 1505 00:36:13,880 --> 00:36:13,999 I'll tell you what, I'll go 16. 1506 00:36:14,000 --> 00:36:15,879 I'll tell you what, I'll go 16. 1507 00:36:17,000 --> 00:36:17,999 I'll tell you what, if you go 17, we got a deal. 1508 00:36:18,000 --> 00:36:19,359 I'll tell you what, if you go 17, we got a deal. 1509 00:36:20,880 --> 00:36:21,999 How about if I meet you in the middle? $16,500. 1510 00:36:22,000 --> 00:36:23,999 How about if I meet you in the middle? $16,500. 1511 00:36:24,000 --> 00:36:24,039 How about if I meet you in the middle? $16,500. 1512 00:36:24,120 --> 00:36:25,999 You'll get more from me? I'll buy more. I'll be back in November. 1513 00:36:26,000 --> 00:36:27,359 You'll get more from me? I'll buy more. I'll be back in November. 1514 00:36:28,600 --> 00:36:29,999 Les? Oh, yeah. 1515 00:36:30,000 --> 00:36:31,679 Les? Oh, yeah. 1516 00:36:31,880 --> 00:36:31,999 All right. OK? $16,500. All right. I appreciate it. I appreciate it. Thanks, Jim. 1517 00:36:32,000 --> 00:36:33,999 All right. OK? $16,500. All right. I appreciate it. I appreciate it. Thanks, Jim. 1518 00:36:34,000 --> 00:36:35,999 All right. OK? $16,500. All right. I appreciate it. I appreciate it. Thanks, Jim. 1519 00:36:36,000 --> 00:36:36,239 All right. OK? $16,500. All right. I appreciate it. I appreciate it. Thanks, Jim. 1520 00:36:36,360 --> 00:36:37,999 It's all yours. All right, let me get the money. 1521 00:36:38,000 --> 00:36:38,679 It's all yours. All right, let me get the money. 1522 00:36:38,760 --> 00:36:39,999 That's what we need now. That's what we need now. 1523 00:36:40,000 --> 00:36:41,239 That's what we need now. That's what we need now. 1524 00:36:43,080 --> 00:36:43,999 With the sale of $16,500, 1525 00:36:44,000 --> 00:36:45,959 With the sale of $16,500, 1526 00:36:46,040 --> 00:36:47,999 it brings the Bushmen's season total to $47,500. 1527 00:36:48,000 --> 00:36:49,999 it brings the Bushmen's season total to $47,500. 1528 00:36:50,000 --> 00:36:50,799 it brings the Bushmen's season total to $47,500. 1529 00:36:51,400 --> 00:36:51,999 This sale was real good. We're really, really happy. 1530 00:36:52,000 --> 00:36:53,999 This sale was real good. We're really, really happy. 1531 00:36:54,000 --> 00:36:54,559 This sale was real good. We're really, really happy. 1532 00:36:54,640 --> 00:36:55,999 Yeah, we've got a couple of bucks in our pocket now again, for a while. 1533 00:36:56,000 --> 00:36:57,999 Yeah, we've got a couple of bucks in our pocket now again, for a while. 1534 00:36:58,000 --> 00:36:58,399 Yeah, we've got a couple of bucks in our pocket now again, for a while. 1535 00:36:59,480 --> 00:36:59,999 It'll just take the pressure off. Not eat bloody goat for a while! 1536 00:37:00,000 --> 00:37:01,999 It'll just take the pressure off. Not eat bloody goat for a while! 1537 00:37:02,000 --> 00:37:03,719 It'll just take the pressure off. Not eat bloody goat for a while! 1538 00:37:05,080 --> 00:37:05,999 'Be able to get the generator for Amanda, which she's pretty happy about.' 1539 00:37:06,000 --> 00:37:07,999 'Be able to get the generator for Amanda, which she's pretty happy about.' 1540 00:37:08,000 --> 00:37:09,999 'Be able to get the generator for Amanda, which she's pretty happy about.' 1541 00:37:10,000 --> 00:37:10,959 'Be able to get the generator for Amanda, which she's pretty happy about.' 1542 00:37:11,040 --> 00:37:11,999 It's not enough for Les to buy a big, flash car yet, 1543 00:37:12,000 --> 00:37:13,839 It's not enough for Les to buy a big, flash car yet, 1544 00:37:13,920 --> 00:37:13,999 but it's getting close. It's been a good day. 1545 00:37:14,000 --> 00:37:15,999 but it's getting close. It's been a good day. 1546 00:37:16,000 --> 00:37:16,679 but it's getting close. It's been a good day. 1547 00:37:24,640 --> 00:37:25,999 Oh, you got the bucket there. Got the bucket. 1548 00:37:26,000 --> 00:37:26,959 Oh, you got the bucket there. Got the bucket. 1549 00:37:27,040 --> 00:37:27,999 That's good - bit of confidence. Confidence. No expectations, but confidence. (CHUCKLES) 1550 00:37:28,000 --> 00:37:29,999 That's good - bit of confidence. Confidence. No expectations, but confidence. (CHUCKLES) 1551 00:37:30,000 --> 00:37:31,999 That's good - bit of confidence. Confidence. No expectations, but confidence. (CHUCKLES) 1552 00:37:32,000 --> 00:37:32,199 That's good - bit of confidence. Confidence. No expectations, but confidence. (CHUCKLES) 1553 00:37:32,280 --> 00:37:33,999 In Lightning Ridge, outback New South Wales, 1554 00:37:34,000 --> 00:37:34,559 In Lightning Ridge, outback New South Wales, 1555 00:37:34,640 --> 00:37:35,999 after 24 hours, 1556 00:37:36,000 --> 00:37:36,759 after 24 hours, 1557 00:37:36,840 --> 00:37:37,999 Gavan and Pete have returned to their agitator, 1558 00:37:38,000 --> 00:37:39,879 Gavan and Pete have returned to their agitator, 1559 00:37:39,960 --> 00:37:39,999 a 6,000-litre water-filled drum 1560 00:37:40,000 --> 00:37:41,999 a 6,000-litre water-filled drum 1561 00:37:42,000 --> 00:37:42,479 a 6,000-litre water-filled drum 1562 00:37:42,560 --> 00:37:43,999 that washes the dirt off mined rock 1563 00:37:44,000 --> 00:37:44,679 that washes the dirt off mined rock 1564 00:37:44,760 --> 00:37:45,999 to make any opal visible. 1565 00:37:46,000 --> 00:37:46,959 to make any opal visible. 1566 00:37:47,040 --> 00:37:47,999 He's just gone up now to reverse the agi... 1567 00:37:48,000 --> 00:37:49,479 He's just gone up now to reverse the agi... 1568 00:37:50,600 --> 00:37:51,999 ..and when it's running in reverse, all the stuff comes up, 1569 00:37:52,000 --> 00:37:53,679 ..and when it's running in reverse, all the stuff comes up, 1570 00:37:53,760 --> 00:37:53,999 come down the chute onto the table, 1571 00:37:54,000 --> 00:37:55,759 come down the chute onto the table, 1572 00:37:55,840 --> 00:37:55,999 and that's when we start going through it. 1573 00:37:56,000 --> 00:37:57,999 and that's when we start going through it. 1574 00:37:58,000 --> 00:37:58,559 and that's when we start going through it. 1575 00:37:58,640 --> 00:37:59,999 This is your payday or lay day - one of the two. (LAUGHS) 1576 00:38:00,000 --> 00:38:01,999 This is your payday or lay day - one of the two. (LAUGHS) 1577 00:38:02,000 --> 00:38:02,039 This is your payday or lay day - one of the two. (LAUGHS) 1578 00:38:04,040 --> 00:38:05,999 Gavan and Pete are looking for Nobby opal 1579 00:38:06,000 --> 00:38:07,159 Gavan and Pete are looking for Nobby opal 1580 00:38:07,240 --> 00:38:07,999 formed by silica in small, pebble-sized voids. 1581 00:38:08,000 --> 00:38:09,999 formed by silica in small, pebble-sized voids. 1582 00:38:10,000 --> 00:38:10,599 formed by silica in small, pebble-sized voids. 1583 00:38:10,680 --> 00:38:11,999 This is a nice pocket of Nobby. 1584 00:38:12,000 --> 00:38:12,679 This is a nice pocket of Nobby. 1585 00:38:12,760 --> 00:38:13,999 It should be lovely. I need a new pair of jeans (!) 1586 00:38:14,000 --> 00:38:15,079 It should be lovely. I need a new pair of jeans (!) 1587 00:38:21,920 --> 00:38:21,999 Ah! (BOTH CHUCKLE) 1588 00:38:22,000 --> 00:38:23,919 Ah! (BOTH CHUCKLE) 1589 00:38:24,200 --> 00:38:25,999 Nobby. Yeah! Looking good. 1590 00:38:26,000 --> 00:38:26,959 Nobby. Yeah! Looking good. 1591 00:38:27,040 --> 00:38:27,999 Some nice bits of trace. 1592 00:38:28,000 --> 00:38:29,039 Some nice bits of trace. 1593 00:38:29,120 --> 00:38:29,999 Yeah, that's a perfect bit there. Look at that. 1594 00:38:30,000 --> 00:38:31,559 Yeah, that's a perfect bit there. Look at that. 1595 00:38:31,640 --> 00:38:31,999 That's what we like to see happen. 1596 00:38:32,000 --> 00:38:33,719 That's what we like to see happen. 1597 00:38:33,800 --> 00:38:33,999 A cross between purple and blue. 1598 00:38:34,000 --> 00:38:35,799 A cross between purple and blue. 1599 00:38:35,880 --> 00:38:35,999 It's good trace. It's in here everywhere. 1600 00:38:36,000 --> 00:38:37,999 It's good trace. It's in here everywhere. 1601 00:38:38,000 --> 00:38:38,759 It's good trace. It's in here everywhere. 1602 00:38:38,840 --> 00:38:39,999 This is a great indicator. 1603 00:38:40,000 --> 00:38:41,159 This is a great indicator. 1604 00:38:41,240 --> 00:38:41,999 Yeah, mate, I'm beside myself. Yeah, that's awesome. 1605 00:38:42,000 --> 00:38:43,999 Yeah, mate, I'm beside myself. Yeah, that's awesome. 1606 00:38:44,000 --> 00:38:44,439 Yeah, mate, I'm beside myself. Yeah, that's awesome. 1607 00:38:44,520 --> 00:38:45,999 Oh, I can't wait to get back there 1608 00:38:46,000 --> 00:38:46,519 Oh, I can't wait to get back there 1609 00:38:46,600 --> 00:38:47,999 and back on that digger, mate. Oh, absolutely. 1610 00:38:48,000 --> 00:38:49,279 and back on that digger, mate. Oh, absolutely. 1611 00:38:50,480 --> 00:38:51,999 In the first small load, Pete and Gavan have found... 1612 00:38:52,000 --> 00:38:53,479 In the first small load, Pete and Gavan have found... 1613 00:38:59,000 --> 00:38:59,999 It has an estimated value of $200. 1614 00:39:00,000 --> 00:39:01,999 It has an estimated value of $200. 1615 00:39:02,000 --> 00:39:02,039 It has an estimated value of $200. 1616 00:39:02,120 --> 00:39:03,999 But more importantly, it reveals 1617 00:39:04,000 --> 00:39:04,439 But more importantly, it reveals 1618 00:39:04,520 --> 00:39:05,999 the massive potential of the new mine. 1619 00:39:06,000 --> 00:39:06,879 the massive potential of the new mine. 1620 00:39:06,960 --> 00:39:07,999 For that little bit of dirt in the back of the truck, 1621 00:39:08,000 --> 00:39:09,519 For that little bit of dirt in the back of the truck, 1622 00:39:09,600 --> 00:39:09,999 that's an indicator that there is colour there. 1623 00:39:10,000 --> 00:39:11,839 that's an indicator that there is colour there. 1624 00:39:11,920 --> 00:39:11,999 So what we've got is the start, 1625 00:39:12,000 --> 00:39:13,999 So what we've got is the start, 1626 00:39:14,000 --> 00:39:14,199 So what we've got is the start, 1627 00:39:14,280 --> 00:39:15,999 the makings, the colour happening. Good one. 1628 00:39:16,000 --> 00:39:16,519 the makings, the colour happening. Good one. 1629 00:39:16,600 --> 00:39:17,999 Good one. Oh, I love this. 1630 00:39:18,000 --> 00:39:18,599 Good one. Oh, I love this. 1631 00:39:21,280 --> 00:39:21,999 'It is just amazing - that first, you know, truckload, 1632 00:39:22,000 --> 00:39:23,999 'It is just amazing - that first, you know, truckload, 1633 00:39:24,000 --> 00:39:24,439 'It is just amazing - that first, you know, truckload, 1634 00:39:24,520 --> 00:39:25,999 that first wash, that first go to the edge and we actually found something.' 1635 00:39:26,000 --> 00:39:27,999 that first wash, that first go to the edge and we actually found something.' 1636 00:39:28,000 --> 00:39:28,439 that first wash, that first go to the edge and we actually found something.' 1637 00:39:28,520 --> 00:39:29,999 Let's hope there's more! (POPS) What a lovely sound. 1638 00:39:30,000 --> 00:39:31,559 Let's hope there's more! (POPS) What a lovely sound. 1639 00:39:31,640 --> 00:39:31,999 TEAGAN: 'It could change everything. I'm so excited.' 1640 00:39:32,000 --> 00:39:33,999 TEAGAN: 'It could change everything. I'm so excited.' 1641 00:39:34,000 --> 00:39:35,239 TEAGAN: 'It could change everything. I'm so excited.' 1642 00:39:35,320 --> 00:39:35,999 Might even be able to get a wall in my bedroom! 1643 00:39:36,000 --> 00:39:37,999 Might even be able to get a wall in my bedroom! 1644 00:39:38,000 --> 00:39:38,079 Might even be able to get a wall in my bedroom! 1645 00:39:38,160 --> 00:39:39,999 Here's to a million chances. 1646 00:39:40,000 --> 00:39:40,839 Here's to a million chances. 1647 00:39:40,920 --> 00:39:41,999 I'm really, really pleased that I got this opportunity on this mine. 1648 00:39:42,000 --> 00:39:43,999 I'm really, really pleased that I got this opportunity on this mine. 1649 00:39:44,000 --> 00:39:44,319 I'm really, really pleased that I got this opportunity on this mine. 1650 00:39:44,400 --> 00:39:45,999 This could mean a lot of things. First and foremost, 1651 00:39:46,000 --> 00:39:46,919 This could mean a lot of things. First and foremost, 1652 00:39:47,000 --> 00:39:47,999 family and comfort. A new roof over our head. 1653 00:39:48,000 --> 00:39:49,559 family and comfort. A new roof over our head. 1654 00:39:49,640 --> 00:39:49,999 It'd be even nice to surprise the girls at the end of the year 1655 00:39:50,000 --> 00:39:51,999 It'd be even nice to surprise the girls at the end of the year 1656 00:39:52,000 --> 00:39:52,679 It'd be even nice to surprise the girls at the end of the year 1657 00:39:52,760 --> 00:39:53,999 and say, "I've planned us a holiday." That would be really amazing. 1658 00:39:54,000 --> 00:39:55,959 and say, "I've planned us a holiday." That would be really amazing. 1659 00:40:05,040 --> 00:40:05,999 NOAH: 'Hopefully, there's actually opal here, 1660 00:40:06,000 --> 00:40:07,279 NOAH: 'Hopefully, there's actually opal here, 1661 00:40:07,360 --> 00:40:07,999 and I didn't just lead everyone on a wild-goose chase.' 1662 00:40:08,000 --> 00:40:09,999 and I didn't just lead everyone on a wild-goose chase.' 1663 00:40:10,000 --> 00:40:10,159 and I didn't just lead everyone on a wild-goose chase.' 1664 00:40:10,240 --> 00:40:11,999 That would be disappointing to everyone, I think, 1665 00:40:12,000 --> 00:40:12,559 That would be disappointing to everyone, I think, 1666 00:40:12,640 --> 00:40:13,999 but we'll soon find out, I suppose. 1667 00:40:14,000 --> 00:40:15,519 but we'll soon find out, I suppose. 1668 00:40:15,600 --> 00:40:15,999 The Young Guns, broke and losing $200 a day on equipment hire, have spent their last cash 1669 00:40:16,000 --> 00:40:17,999 The Young Guns, broke and losing $200 a day on equipment hire, have spent their last cash 1670 00:40:18,000 --> 00:40:19,999 The Young Guns, broke and losing $200 a day on equipment hire, have spent their last cash 1671 00:40:20,000 --> 00:40:21,919 The Young Guns, broke and losing $200 a day on equipment hire, have spent their last cash 1672 00:40:22,000 --> 00:40:23,999 on a 50x50 square metre lease 1673 00:40:24,000 --> 00:40:24,719 on a 50x50 square metre lease 1674 00:40:24,800 --> 00:40:25,999 they've named Noah's Ark after Noah's opal discovery. 1675 00:40:26,000 --> 00:40:27,999 they've named Noah's Ark after Noah's opal discovery. 1676 00:40:28,000 --> 00:40:28,679 they've named Noah's Ark after Noah's opal discovery. 1677 00:40:28,760 --> 00:40:29,999 But we need big stuff. You guys keep digging. 1678 00:40:30,000 --> 00:40:31,439 But we need big stuff. You guys keep digging. 1679 00:40:31,520 --> 00:40:31,999 I'm gonna keep doing this. We need to make up for all the time we've lost and wasted 1680 00:40:32,000 --> 00:40:33,999 I'm gonna keep doing this. We need to make up for all the time we've lost and wasted 1681 00:40:34,000 --> 00:40:35,479 I'm gonna keep doing this. We need to make up for all the time we've lost and wasted 1682 00:40:35,560 --> 00:40:35,999 not using the Kanga, so I'm not getting off it. 1683 00:40:36,000 --> 00:40:37,799 not using the Kanga, so I'm not getting off it. 1684 00:40:37,880 --> 00:40:37,999 No happy boss until we get the real big stuff. 1685 00:40:38,000 --> 00:40:39,999 No happy boss until we get the real big stuff. 1686 00:40:40,000 --> 00:40:40,319 No happy boss until we get the real big stuff. 1687 00:40:41,400 --> 00:40:41,999 The opal could be in any rock 1688 00:40:42,000 --> 00:40:43,519 The opal could be in any rock 1689 00:40:43,600 --> 00:40:43,999 that JC and Noah jackhammer from the mine face. 1690 00:40:44,000 --> 00:40:45,999 that JC and Noah jackhammer from the mine face. 1691 00:40:46,000 --> 00:40:46,599 that JC and Noah jackhammer from the mine face. 1692 00:40:48,120 --> 00:40:49,999 Each load has to be meticulously sifted through. 1693 00:40:50,000 --> 00:40:51,519 Each load has to be meticulously sifted through. 1694 00:40:55,720 --> 00:40:55,999 Holy (BLEEP). Oi! 1695 00:40:56,000 --> 00:40:57,999 Holy (BLEEP). Oi! 1696 00:41:01,000 --> 00:41:01,999 Holy (BLEEP)! 1697 00:41:02,000 --> 00:41:03,079 Holy (BLEEP)! 1698 00:41:03,160 --> 00:41:03,999 What is it? What are you freaking out about? 1699 00:41:04,000 --> 00:41:05,479 What is it? What are you freaking out about? 1700 00:41:05,560 --> 00:41:05,999 You're not gonna believe this! 1701 00:41:06,000 --> 00:41:07,559 You're not gonna believe this! 1702 00:41:07,640 --> 00:41:07,999 ALL: Whoa! 1703 00:41:08,000 --> 00:41:09,799 ALL: Whoa! 1704 00:41:09,880 --> 00:41:09,999 Dude, what the (BLEEP)! 1705 00:41:10,000 --> 00:41:11,879 Dude, what the (BLEEP)! 1706 00:41:11,960 --> 00:41:11,999 Dude! (BLEEP), dude! Where would that have come from? 1707 00:41:12,000 --> 00:41:13,999 Dude! (BLEEP), dude! Where would that have come from? 1708 00:41:14,000 --> 00:41:14,879 Dude! (BLEEP), dude! Where would that have come from? 1709 00:41:14,960 --> 00:41:15,999 I wanna know where that's from. So do I. 1710 00:41:16,000 --> 00:41:17,519 I wanna know where that's from. So do I. 1711 00:41:17,600 --> 00:41:17,999 I am scouring the dirt 1712 00:41:18,000 --> 00:41:19,959 I am scouring the dirt 1713 00:41:20,040 --> 00:41:21,999 because Jaymin's found a really nice piece 1714 00:41:22,000 --> 00:41:23,199 because Jaymin's found a really nice piece 1715 00:41:23,280 --> 00:41:23,999 and we have no idea where it's come from. 1716 00:41:24,000 --> 00:41:25,359 and we have no idea where it's come from. 1717 00:41:25,440 --> 00:41:25,999 I think this was the last spot, so I'm just seeing and making sure that it's not still down here 1718 00:41:26,000 --> 00:41:27,999 I think this was the last spot, so I'm just seeing and making sure that it's not still down here 1719 00:41:28,000 --> 00:41:29,999 I think this was the last spot, so I'm just seeing and making sure that it's not still down here 1720 00:41:30,000 --> 00:41:30,039 I think this was the last spot, so I'm just seeing and making sure that it's not still down here 1721 00:41:30,120 --> 00:41:31,999 in this little pocket he did. 1722 00:41:32,000 --> 00:41:32,119 in this little pocket he did. 1723 00:41:32,200 --> 00:41:33,999 And we keep finding little bits, 1724 00:41:34,000 --> 00:41:34,199 And we keep finding little bits, 1725 00:41:34,280 --> 00:41:35,999 so it might have all smashed off one rock. 1726 00:41:36,000 --> 00:41:36,439 so it might have all smashed off one rock. 1727 00:41:38,120 --> 00:41:39,999 There's some opal right in the wall here. Look at that. Oh, yeah? 1728 00:41:40,000 --> 00:41:41,679 There's some opal right in the wall here. Look at that. Oh, yeah? 1729 00:41:43,640 --> 00:41:43,999 Holy (BLEEP)! Look at that! 1730 00:41:44,000 --> 00:41:45,999 Holy (BLEEP)! Look at that! 1731 00:41:46,000 --> 00:41:46,159 Holy (BLEEP)! Look at that! 1732 00:41:46,240 --> 00:41:47,999 (LAUGHS EXULTANTLY) 1733 00:41:48,000 --> 00:41:48,239 (LAUGHS EXULTANTLY) 1734 00:41:48,320 --> 00:41:49,999 That must be where it came from then. 1735 00:41:50,000 --> 00:41:50,679 That must be where it came from then. 1736 00:41:50,760 --> 00:41:51,999 Hey! (LAUGHS) 1737 00:41:52,000 --> 00:41:52,799 Hey! (LAUGHS) 1738 00:41:52,880 --> 00:41:53,999 We were finding bits and pieces. Noah's Ark, baby! 1739 00:41:54,000 --> 00:41:55,999 We were finding bits and pieces. Noah's Ark, baby! 1740 00:41:56,000 --> 00:41:56,039 We were finding bits and pieces. Noah's Ark, baby! 1741 00:41:56,120 --> 00:41:57,999 Noah's Ark, baby! Dude, look at that! 1742 00:41:58,000 --> 00:41:58,639 Noah's Ark, baby! Dude, look at that! 1743 00:41:59,800 --> 00:41:59,999 Dude, there might be more. Look at that! Yes. 1744 00:42:00,000 --> 00:42:01,999 Dude, there might be more. Look at that! Yes. 1745 00:42:02,000 --> 00:42:03,399 Dude, there might be more. Look at that! Yes. 1746 00:42:05,080 --> 00:42:05,999 'So I actually found a bit of something, 1747 00:42:06,000 --> 00:42:07,079 'So I actually found a bit of something, 1748 00:42:07,160 --> 00:42:07,999 so it's already starting to pay off. It's really, really cool-looking. 1749 00:42:08,000 --> 00:42:09,999 so it's already starting to pay off. It's really, really cool-looking. 1750 00:42:10,000 --> 00:42:10,519 so it's already starting to pay off. It's really, really cool-looking. 1751 00:42:10,600 --> 00:42:11,999 It's good, because we're already kind of starting to pay for the Kanga here, which is awesome. 1752 00:42:12,000 --> 00:42:13,999 It's good, because we're already kind of starting to pay for the Kanga here, which is awesome. 1753 00:42:14,000 --> 00:42:15,679 It's good, because we're already kind of starting to pay for the Kanga here, which is awesome. 1754 00:42:15,760 --> 00:42:15,999 Some of the best opal we've ever found.' 1755 00:42:16,000 --> 00:42:17,799 Some of the best opal we've ever found.' 1756 00:42:17,880 --> 00:42:17,999 Noah's Ark! (LAUGHING) 1757 00:42:18,000 --> 00:42:19,999 Noah's Ark! (LAUGHING) 1758 00:42:20,000 --> 00:42:20,199 Noah's Ark! (LAUGHING) 1759 00:42:20,280 --> 00:42:21,999 Woo! Howzat? 1760 00:42:22,000 --> 00:42:22,639 Woo! Howzat? 1761 00:42:22,720 --> 00:42:23,999 The young guns have crystal opal 1762 00:42:24,000 --> 00:42:25,479 The young guns have crystal opal 1763 00:42:25,560 --> 00:42:25,999 ranging from specimen to high-quality cutting pieces, 1764 00:42:26,000 --> 00:42:27,999 ranging from specimen to high-quality cutting pieces, 1765 00:42:28,000 --> 00:42:29,359 ranging from specimen to high-quality cutting pieces, 1766 00:42:29,440 --> 00:42:29,999 featuring the full spectrum of colours. 1767 00:42:30,000 --> 00:42:31,799 featuring the full spectrum of colours. 1768 00:42:33,600 --> 00:42:33,999 ..with an estimated value of... 1769 00:42:34,000 --> 00:42:35,599 ..with an estimated value of... 1770 00:42:37,240 --> 00:42:37,999 ..bringing their season total to... 1771 00:42:38,000 --> 00:42:39,239 ..bringing their season total to... 1772 00:42:44,400 --> 00:42:45,999 Put a price on them all. 1773 00:42:46,000 --> 00:42:46,159 Put a price on them all. 1774 00:42:46,240 --> 00:42:47,999 'We did amazingly well. It's been absolutely fantastic.' 1775 00:42:48,000 --> 00:42:48,959 'We did amazingly well. It's been absolutely fantastic.' 1776 00:42:49,040 --> 00:42:49,999 It was when we really needed it the most, as well, 1777 00:42:50,000 --> 00:42:51,559 It was when we really needed it the most, as well, 1778 00:42:51,640 --> 00:42:51,999 so it was good to see that happen. 1779 00:42:52,000 --> 00:42:53,639 so it was good to see that happen. 1780 00:42:53,720 --> 00:42:53,999 'Noah was the one that took the ropes this week. 1781 00:42:54,000 --> 00:42:55,999 'Noah was the one that took the ropes this week. 1782 00:42:56,080 --> 00:42:57,999 He pointed us in the direction of Noah's Ark.' 1783 00:42:58,000 --> 00:42:58,479 He pointed us in the direction of Noah's Ark.' 1784 00:42:58,560 --> 00:42:59,999 It's completely paid off, so Noah's our big winner for this week. 1785 00:43:00,000 --> 00:43:01,999 It's completely paid off, so Noah's our big winner for this week. 1786 00:43:02,000 --> 00:43:02,039 It's completely paid off, so Noah's our big winner for this week. 1787 00:43:03,120 --> 00:43:03,999 There's just a big pressure there, 1788 00:43:04,000 --> 00:43:05,119 There's just a big pressure there, 1789 00:43:05,200 --> 00:43:05,999 but I'm really happy that it actually came up with something and it wasn't just a waste of time, 1790 00:43:06,000 --> 00:43:07,999 but I'm really happy that it actually came up with something and it wasn't just a waste of time, 1791 00:43:08,000 --> 00:43:09,679 but I'm really happy that it actually came up with something and it wasn't just a waste of time, 1792 00:43:09,760 --> 00:43:09,999 and the spot I picked, which is awesome, really exciting. 1793 00:43:10,000 --> 00:43:11,999 and the spot I picked, which is awesome, really exciting. 1794 00:43:12,000 --> 00:43:12,599 and the spot I picked, which is awesome, really exciting. 1795 00:43:12,680 --> 00:43:13,999 I'm so glad it's one of our biggest hauls, if not our biggest haul. 1796 00:43:14,000 --> 00:43:15,999 I'm so glad it's one of our biggest hauls, if not our biggest haul. 1797 00:43:16,000 --> 00:43:16,519 I'm so glad it's one of our biggest hauls, if not our biggest haul. 1798 00:43:16,600 --> 00:43:17,999 I'll drink to that. Absolutely. 1799 00:43:18,000 --> 00:43:19,239 I'll drink to that. Absolutely. 1800 00:43:19,320 --> 00:43:19,999 Well done, boys. I'm so digging into this! 1801 00:43:20,000 --> 00:43:21,639 Well done, boys. I'm so digging into this! 1802 00:43:21,720 --> 00:43:21,999 I can't remember the last time we had food like this. 1803 00:43:22,000 --> 00:43:23,999 I can't remember the last time we had food like this. 1804 00:43:24,000 --> 00:43:24,359 I can't remember the last time we had food like this. 1805 00:43:37,120 --> 00:43:37,999 (CHUCKLES) I can't even believe it, mate! 1806 00:43:38,000 --> 00:43:39,639 (CHUCKLES) I can't even believe it, mate! 1807 00:43:40,480 --> 00:43:41,999 subtitles by Deluxe 1808 00:43:42,000 --> 00:43:42,479 subtitles by Deluxe 1809 00:43:44,000 --> 00:43:45,999 # ASH GRUNWALD: Money 1810 00:43:46,305 --> 00:44:46,827 Support us and become VIP member to remove all ads from www.OpenSubtitles.org