Queensland Boulder Opal Association Inc. in Winton, Queensland | Businesses

Queensland Boulder Opal Association Inc.

Locality: Winton, Queensland

Phone: +61 7 4657 0082

Address: 27 Elderslie St 4735 Winton, QLD, Australia

Website: http://www.qboa.com.au

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25.01.2022 Saturday 8th August, come join us for general and community meeting, bring your dancing boots and lets have some fun with the band till late, hope to see you there :)

25.01.2022 There are so many different views and reasons for them to be so special out on the Opal Fields, have you got a favorite view? Even though the weather is hot out here, we all can still take in that magical landscape of Western QLD.

23.01.2022 A very good article.

23.01.2022 So many exciting things in Winton this week!!! Enjoy the school holidays and the Outback Festival, dont forget if your in town please check out all the great shops that sell opal in Winton - remember its Individual, exciting and everyone finds their own personal Australian Gem Stone

22.01.2022 New and improved synthetic opal BEWARE!!

22.01.2022 How great does this look in the Main Street at Winton ! Its all starting to come together

22.01.2022 Every year the Opal Festival brings light to an array of very talented and quality jewellers. This year there is again the opportunity to showcase and enter your Jewellery Designs. Here is your chance to showcase your creativity and have a chance to win $4000. Please ask us for more information and go on to the QBOA website to enter ... #QBOA #jewellerydesigner #boulderopal #jewelrycompetition #jewlerydesign #finejewelry #opaljewellery #experiencewinton #wintonqld #freeformopals #creative

21.01.2022 A couple of local Wintonites in this ad. Raise the Flag.

20.01.2022 So the word is out they there has been a bit of rain on the Feilds How much did we all get

19.01.2022 Stunning picture stone.

19.01.2022 Congratulations to our Winners see our awards here

19.01.2022 Well season 3 is here and what can I say its always good to see all of our Boulder miners on the TV !!! Who saw the first episode:)

19.01.2022 Did you know that there is 11 weeks until the WINTON OPAL FESTIVAL? Who came out for the Way Out West? Did you have a great time? Did you have a look at some of our great Opal Shops in town? If you liked that - Wait till you see what's on offer in July. https://fb.me/e/8HJeMyPEk

19.01.2022 Last weekend's opal festival.

19.01.2022 WINTON OPAL FESTIVAL on this Saturday.

18.01.2022 Thanks John & Leanne for sharing.

17.01.2022 Everyone ans then you see some spectacular things happen and this is one of them to see Boulder Opal as an international award winning piece is excellent. Congratulations to all involved. Have a look http://jenniferheebner.com/part-ii-of-ii-21-jewels-i-fell-/

17.01.2022 We have a Instagram page back up and running if you are on insta please head on over and like our account. There will be some exciting posts and another way to keep up to date with our snap shots in the opal industry. https://www.instagram.com/p/CN9KjhmnJeU/?

15.01.2022 Last day today for the Opal Festival Heres a few photos from out and about Thank you all for coming and supporting

15.01.2022 http://www.qsmc.org.au/ Please view this site and support small scale miners.

14.01.2022 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE QBOA ready for Queen of Gems International Jewellery Design Awards 2020 ... Calling all lovers of Queensland Boulder Opal ! Entries are now open for the Queen of Gems International Jewellery Design Awards and, apart from our usual Professional Category and Non-Professional Category, a new Open Category has been added to focus on objects and jewellery produced using any method, including cast forms or CAD. Queensland Boulder Opal must be the focal point of the design for all categories, but innovation is encouraged in the use of complimentary stones and/or precious and non-precious metals. Judging takes place before the festival; judges are chosen from the Jewellery and Opal industries, with several international professionals partaking in this daunting task over the years. The annual event is held at the world class Waltzing Matilda Centre, Winton, Queensland, comprising of a daytime exhibition of the design entrants, followed by a relaxed evening cocktail party where the winners will be announced. Professional Jewellers compete for a $2,000 cash prize, while the Non-Professional and Open Categories have an increased cash prize of $1,000 each. Non-Professionals are also encouraged to apply for the Vince Evert Bursary of $300 cash, awarded to further develop entrants practice, and is not necessarily awarded to the category winner. The Queen of Gems awards are part of the outback towns Opal Festival, an annual two day event including the Opal Trade Show, International Jewellery Design Awards, and many evening opportunities to meet and greet the community of Opal miners, cutters and makers from all of the Queensland Boulder Opal fields, and our Opal community from further afield. Voting for the Peoples Choice Award takes place during the festival, where visitors can view the outstanding pieces from our Australian and International jewellers. This years Opal Festival will be held on Friday 10th through to Saturday 11th July, 2020 in Winton, Queensland. The deadline for entries this year will be Monday 22th June, 2020. All entry forms and festival information can be found on the QBOA website, visit www.qboa.com.au.

13.01.2022 Check out the Experience Winton Page for more info. Calling all Winton Stall Holders, Business Owners and crafty people who would be interested in participating in the Winton Twighlight Markets Friday 6th March. The Buy From the Bush Qld Team will be here in Winton offering each stallholder the opportunity to create a Facebook Social Media Page, teach you about electronic payments and feature your wares on the Buy Form the Bush Qld directory website. The team will create a 1-2 minute video introducing you and your products to all their followers. A terrific opportunity to assist anybody who wants to expand their audience with greater exposure and to sell your items on the night. Please contact me at the Winton Neighbourhood Centre to book a stall. No photo description available.

12.01.2022 WINTON OPAL FESTIVAL, Saturday 26th September, 2020 - Rough parcels of opal, cut stones, jewellery, Opal cutting displays, live music, Liaise directly with mine...rs/buyers/jewellers, meet an Outback Opal Hunter, industry updates. Markets all day Saturday in Winton's main street. More info from the secretary 044 866 7529 Organised by the Queensland Boulder Opal Association. See more

12.01.2022 Local businesses are vital to our town, as like us supporting them, its great to see the service station reopened ready for business.

12.01.2022 I wish it were mine! Enameled gold waterfall brooch set with opal and diamonds and dangling a freshwater pearl - Georges Fouquet; design by Alphonse Mucha.

12.01.2022 Congratulations to all our excellent award recipients.

12.01.2022 Meeting THIS Sunday @ the Bush Park - Opalton- 11am See you there

11.01.2022 The festival is just too good not to share all these exciting pic

11.01.2022 Opal always tells its own story that is why it is such a spectacular stone. These are just a sample of what was at the Opal Festival this year. Remember next years Dates are 10th - 12th July 2020. see you there.

10.01.2022 A nice little article by Ian Bone https://www.naj.co.uk//spotlight-on-a-gemstone-queensland-

10.01.2022 Yes the red tape that opal miners have to do is quiet thick and very expensive. If you missed it tonight there is the interview from the ABC.

10.01.2022 Design awards tonight at the Waltzing Matilda Centre Dinner 6-6.30pm Awards presented tonight Check out the excellent quality and spectacular designs that have entered. ... 10 entries in total, congratulations on presenting these beautiful pieces. Thank you to our Major Sponsor Winton Shire Council & the Waltzing Matilda Centre Also all the hard work from Lucy, Lilo & Janice and the QBOA Executive to make it all happen. See more

09.01.2022 Another excellent accolade for our magnificent area of Winton, well supported ans very proud of such an amazing show. Congratulations to all involved

09.01.2022 Do you want $2000????? now that we have your attention, Here is a chance to win $2,000.00 cash in the final draw of our fundraiser - Jackpot Joker.... WHEN: Friday 15th November, $2,000 cash WILL be given away to a lucky person in the final draw. WHERE: Tatts Hotel, Winton starting at 7pm - until won. TICKETS: $5.00 each - Maximum 100 tickets sold. To give everyone a chance, limited tickets will be available. AND you must be present during the draw. Good luck and see you there. Cheers See more

09.01.2022 ATTN: OPAL MINERS!! We are heading into production soon and we are looking for new mining teams to feature! Think you or someone you know fits the bill?! Then we want to know! Send us a message on here or email: [email protected]

08.01.2022 https://www.abc.net.au//last-generation-of-opal-/11538542

08.01.2022 Meeting for QBOA This Sunday at the bush park 11am See you there

07.01.2022 Happy Friday and for those visiting Winton with kids - next time bring the togs Check this out

07.01.2022 Look at the size of the gems!! Opals, emeralds, diamonds!! Moussaieff Jewellers titanium and gold butterfly brooch with opals, emeralds, sapphires and diamonds. #moussaieff #moussaieffjewellers #HighJewellery #Highjewelry #HauteJoailleri

07.01.2022 Rough boulder opal nut from Koroit, Australia Credit: Koroit Opal Company #minerals #crystals

05.01.2022 It’s on again Soon!!! Come and see the best colours in the world right here in our own back yard. 26th September

05.01.2022 If you are traveling west to Winton, and you are unsure where to stay here is the Google link to what's available in town for accommodation. By the way - WHY WOULD YOU BE TRAVELLING WEST??? The WINTON OPAL FESTIVAL is on the 9th & 10th July 2021... This Google Link will not tell you everything about what's available but it is a start in the direction of Winton :) Please Note that there is also a new Caravan Park in town that is not mentioned here the Winton Wanderers, also our own Bush Park at Opalton (if you are keen to get amongst it and have a look). Our Town of Winton and the people and businesses in it help to promote our industry and our produce, its a great place to be. If you have a great story about Winton and traveling here, buying or selling Opal in our town, Please tag us in your post. Lets Spread the word about our National Gem Stone and the wonderful Boulder Opal. #wintonqld #winton #qldboulderopal #wintonopalfestival #qldtourism #opaljewellery #experiencewinton #australianationalgemstoneOPAL #livingthedream #finditliveit #behappy

05.01.2022 Thank you to everyone that helped this year make the Winton Opal Festival a massive success

05.01.2022 This is a perfect example of many different shapes and sizes that Boulder opal comes in, this photo shows rubs ready to be finished, - historic photo from The opal expo in July 2019

04.01.2022 Its on again Soon!!! Come and see the best colours in the world right here in our own back yard. 26th September

04.01.2022 Something for everyone to have a read. https://www.abc.net.au//cash-ban-bill-set-to-pas/12011488

02.01.2022 With the festival finished it gave excellent opportunity to collect a lot of footage from some Magnificent pieces of opal. Ian Bone kindly has shared this with us. I know whom this belongs to and it has been set specific to the owners request, just stunning - To the owner - Thank you for allowing us to showcase it and thanks for the share Ian.

01.01.2022 We have some very talented QBOA members amongst us that have contact details - check out our website and you will find a list of their details. https://www.qboa.com.au/membership/