Queensland Documentaries
Romancing the Stone
'From Cinderella to Waltzing Matilda' - A Snapshot of the Opal Industry in Queensland.
Launched in 2010 as a 2 part DVD documentary exploring the history of the small, independent Opal fossickers and sapphire miners along the Tropic of Capricorn and the building of a heritage tourism industry.
Tag along trip to Opalton
After the National Opal Symposium held at Winton in July 2009. Join Colin Duff on a guided tour of Opalton as enjoyed by delegates of the 6th National Opal Symposium.
Peter Christianos of Opaline a third generation family business
Peter reflects on the potential of Boulder Opal an outback industry which survives by the sheer tenacity of its members, against significant adversity and yet in harmony with the local communities, pastoralists and native title claimants.
Jerry Doktor - a living legend of the Opal mining industry
'Opal is life' says Jerry as he shares a yarn and the delight of his famous 'Rose' touchstone.
Madsen Opals mining operation at Vergemont
Queensland's Opal deposits occur in the vaste and untamed landscapes of the state's south-west. Meet Tesla, Tony Montana & Henry at the 'Three Amigos' camp 180 kilometers south of Winton.
Spoken and directed by Dr Liz Huf. Co-producers Jeni Richardson and Dr Daniel Teghe from CQU. These video clips are broadcast with the permission and courtesy of Central Queensland University.
