MELBOURNE, Australia (AP) Sandy Brondello has been hired as head coach of the Australian Opals in a deal that will allow the three-time Olympic medalist to MELBOURNE, Australia (AP) Sandy Brondello ...

The red dirt in central Australia might be a close mimic for the red surface of Mars, suggests research that sheds light on how opals formed in the land Down Under. Precious opal is Australia’s ...

"When I see the earth, my palms get itchy," says Trevor Berry. The Adelaide native first came to the largely subterranean town of Coober Pedy in South Australia's mineral-rich outback on a school trip ...

The world’s finest uncut opal, a 998-gram gem called the Fire of Australia, has gone on permanent public display for the first time since its discovery more than 60 years ago. Valued at more than $675 ...

A giant opal that weighs nearly 12,000 carats received a six-figure bid at an auction in Anchorage, Alaska. The precious stone, which is split in two, was sold for $143,750 on Sunday by Alaska Premier ...

MELBOURNE, Australia (AP) Sandy Brondello has been hired as head coach of the Australian Opals in a deal that will allow the three-time Olympic medalist to combine her international duties with her ...