History & Culture
Did you know South Australia had its own gold rush?
Unlike most of Australia’s gold-rush history, the story of South Australia’s gold-rush era remains relatively untold.
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News
Large gold nugget found in Western Australia
The unearthing of the large gold nugget follows a suite of discoveries in the area over the past month leaving prospectors hopeful for even bigger yields in the near future.
Destinations
Art of gold: Hill End, NSW
Gold fever transformed a desolate patch of land into a thriving metropolis in the late 1800s. Once the fortunes ran dry, the town of Hill End was nearly abandoned but became a haven for some of Australia’s best-known artists.
History & Culture
Golden glory: Australia’s biggest gold nuggets
Most of the world’s largest gold nuggets have come from Australia. Here are some of the biggest and most famous examples.
News
4.1kg gold nugget found in Victoria
A seasoned prospector has found a 4.1kg (145-ounce) gold nugget worth more than AU$250,000.