Australian man finds giant gold nugget. Photo: 9 News Australia/Youtube An Australian man using a budget metal detector has hit the score of a lifetime – a giant gold nugget worth $160,000.

As of July 7, 2025, the spot price of gold in Australia was just over $5,000 AUD an ounce. Unlike fiat currency, gold holds its value over time: it rises with CPI, so is used as both a safe-haven ...

The unmarked grave of John Joseph must have been stepped on a thousand times, by miners from his own era of gold-hunting 1850s Australia, and then by generations of future fortune seekers.

In this captivating video, explore the fascinating world of gold hunting. We'll delve into the history of gold prospecting and learn about the tools and techniques used by modern-day treasure hunters.

In 2020, gold diggers in southern Australia found two huge nuggets worth 350,000 AUD ($250,000) in historic goldfields. In 2013, an amateur explorer discovered one worth at least $300,000.