
Back Roads — Series 1

Journalist Heather Ewart, recipient of multiple awards, journeys to Ceduna, a frontier town on the vast Nullarbor Plain along the Great Australian Bight, a place where established norms hold little sway.

In the heart of Australia's Western Queensland, amidst the landscape of Waltzing Matilda lore, Heather Ewart finds herself in the town of Winton. There, she immerses herself in the local culture, spending a day at the races, followed by an …

This week, Heather Ewart journeys to the secluded town of Yackandandah. Nestled in the foothills of Victoria’s rugged highlands, this idyllic former gold rush settlement took a chance and prospered.

This week, Heather Ewart journeys to Karumba, a secluded fishing town in Far North Queensland, to explore the allure of its isolated existence – and discover why its residents cherish their distance from the world.

This week, Heather Ewart journeys to Birchip, a town in the Victorian Mallee at the very heart of wheat country. There, she finds a glimpse of rural life in a community that has consistently defied expectations.

Heather Ewart has shifted her focus, trading the halls of political power for a different kind of story. In this piece, she delves into the heart of Derby, Western Australia, encountering its people and uncovering the narratives that shape …

Heather Ewart sits down with Adam Mostogl, named Young Tasmanian of the Year, to delve into the narratives shaping the community of Queenstown, Tasmania.

Heather Ewart has shifted her focus, trading the halls of political power for a different kind of story. In this installment, she delves into the heart of Clarence River in New South Wales, meeting its people and uncovering the narratives t…


