Space to play or pause, M to mute, left and right arrows to seek, up and down arrows for volume. TONY EASTLEY: Opals, those rare and precious coloured gems from the Australian outback, are becoming ...

Opals, associated with the zodiac sign Libra, are known for their emotional healing and creativity-boosting powers. Artists often use them to overcome creative blocks, while spiritual practitioners ...

An Australian museum said today it would exhibit what it believes is the best opal stone ever found -- a 6.0-centimetre (2.4 inch) multi-coloured gem unearthed in the Outback named the Virgin Rainbow.