Gold Rush - Behind the News

May 22nd is the anniversary of a very important event in Australia’s history – the start of the gold rush. We look at how the gold rush began and how it helped to shape the country we live in today. TEACHER RESOURCES Students will explore the history of the discovery of gold in Australia in the 1850s. HASS - Years 5-6. https://www.abc.net.au/cm/lb/12258814... BTN STORY PAGE https://www.abc.net.au/btn/classroom/... RELATED BTN STORY Eureka Stockade https://www.abc.net.au/btn/10529206 __________________________________________ Make sure to like & subscribe our videos if you want to stay in the know! http://www.abc.net.au/btn/ Follow us on Social Media: Facebook:   / abcbtn   Instagram:   / behindthenews   Twitter:   / behindthenews