A gold mine of art

Street art, museums and quirky trams have revitalised the historic Australian town of Bendigo, where people used to prospect for gold

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Over a century ago, the Australian city of Bendigo was one of the richest cities in the world, with hundreds of people flocking there to prospect for gold.

Today, Bendigo is experiencing a new "gold rush", thanks to its vibrant arts and culture scene.

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A version of this article appeared in the print edition of The Straits Times on July 23, 2019, with the headline A gold mine of art. Subscribe