Outback Opal Hunters

Water is running critically low at the Cheals' only wash dam, leaving them with little reserve. Consequently, the Cheals are working to restore a second agitator to boost supply. Meanwhile, the crew at Slim Pickings are battling a breach in the bung wall.

is a television episode that falls under the programme genre. It is presented as a self‑contained instalment, focusing on a specific set of challenges faced by two separate groups. The title hints at the central concern of the story—water scarcity—and the episode follows the characters as they confront this pressing issue. In the first storyline, the Cheal family finds themselves in a dire situation when the sole wash dam that supplies them with water begins to run dangerously low. With the supply dwindling, they set about repairing a second agitator, hoping that restoring this piece of equipment will boost the dam’s capacity and keep water flowing. Their efforts are driven by the urgent need to secure enough water for daily use, and the episode tracks their attempts to get the agitator back in working order. Meanwhile, the crew known as Slim Pickings is dealing with a different but equally critical problem: a breach in a bung wall. The breach threatens the integrity of their water system, forcing the team to engage in a strenuous battle to seal the gap and prevent further loss. Their struggle underscores the broader theme of fighting against infrastructure failures when water resources are already stretched thin. Both narratives intersect around the central motif of water scarcity, illustrating how each group confronts and attempts to overcome the challenges posed by failing equipment.