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Hi All I'm looking for an alternative spot to have a dig since anywhere in the Vulcan State forest in the Oberon area has been closed for logging in the last 8 months. I've heard there could be quartz crystals up in the Lowes Mount State Forest just north of Oberon but I can't find any relevant...

Hi there Does anyone use a UV light at night to identify minerals on the ground. I believe it has to be a shortwave UV light.

Hi All Is there a law in NSW that prevents the collecting of beach stones such as agates, jasper, petrified wood etc. I've tried to look online but have had no luck. I've been reading online that you can get fined for removing. Is this correct. The beaches I'm looking at aren't in National Parks.

Hi All Its about bloody time we can now go for a dig in NSW after all this lockdown hooha. Unfortunately its getting a little bit frosty now but who cares. I'm heading out. For you other diggers itching to get out, it would be good to post your stories and travels to keep us updated. Yours...

With the fire dangers in NSW, please be safe out there. :( With dangerous fire conditions forecast for tomorrow, people are being advised to stay away the Pine forest in the NUNDLE, HANGING ROCK area. Tamworth Regional Council advises the Sheba Dams Reserve at Hanging Rock will be CLOSED all...

Hi All Its been a bit quiet on this area for a while so was wondering how you all been going out there and do you have any stories to tell. I'm looking to head out there after a 6 months break so quite keen to get into it again before it gets too cold. Can anyone tell me if Blue Hills is open...

Just wondering if anyone has been out there lately andthese places if the recent rains has affected. Is anyone planning on heading out in the coming weeks now that the weather is starting to warm up.

Hi All I am heading to Inverell for work soon and will have a couple of days in which to dig so thought Billabong Blue would be the best place to go. Have heard good things of the place and the facilities seem ok, but as I have never been there it would be good to get some info from members who...

I don't know if this is old news but I just came across this great link to gemstone information www.fossickingaustralia.com.au It is quite informative and comprehensive.

Just joined yesterday, and have enjoyed all of your posts. I frequent the Oberon/Blacksprings area over the last 30 years but have been very quiet on the digging scene for a number of years now. I have the bug bad again and hope to get out there this summer. If you need any info on the area just...