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Opal uncertainty remains

Ranger Carl Coleman, Deputy Director-General Ben Klaassen from the Department of Environment and science and miner Rob Kinney check out an opal. Picture: WINTON SHIRE COUNCIL

Winton Shire Council mayor Cathy White wants the State Government to get "back around the table" to provide reassurance to […]

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