Outback Opal Hunters

The Blacklighters endure a double disaster, confronting two severe setbacks simultaneously, which jeopardise their activities. At the same time, the Bushmen are blindsided by a government decision to shut down thousands of opal claims across the region, leaving their livelihoods in doubt.

Over the Concrete Rainbow is a programme classified as an episode, falling under the broader genre of episodic television. It forms part of a series that presents self‑contained stories within a single instalment, offering viewers a concise narrative experience. In this particular instalment, the group known as the Blacklighters find themselves confronting two separate catastrophes in quick succession. At the same time, the Bushmen are caught off guard when a governmental ruling mandates the closure of thousands of opal mining claims, dramatically altering their circumstances. The double blow dealt to the Blacklighters compounds their difficulties, leaving them to manage the fallout from both incidents simultaneously. Their predicament underscores the precarious nature of the challenges they face within the episode’s framework. Meanwhile, the Bushmen’s surprise stems from the abrupt policy decision that effectively halts a vast number of opal operations. This unexpected shutdown forces the community to reckon with the immediate consequences of losing access to a significant source of livelihood.