Fossicking for a fortune: the price of gold is sky-high, and prospectors in Victoria hope to cash in

Gold prices have climbed 45% in 2025, the steepest rise since 1979. It’s reignited interest in prospecting – but the odds of striking it rich are slimFollow our Australia news live blog for latest updatesSign up for the Rural Network email newsletterIt’s a Friday morning at the Gold Centre in Maryborough, and the shop feels more like a social club than a place of commerce.A group who have signed up for a prospecting tour greet each other on the verandah, staff chat with customers seeking advice on various detection devices, and several others have just turned up for a yarn. Continue reading...

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