Heather Ewart journeyed to Waterfall Way in New South Wales, a drive widely considered among the most scenic in Australia. Beyond the breathtaking landscapes, her trip offered encounters with remarkable people, including the renowned pianis…

Along the southern reaches of the Murray River, Heather Ewart journeys, encountering residents who have known both prolonged drought and devastating floods. She witnesses the river in its many moods, from the fertile abundance of the Riverl…

Paul West, guest presenter, journeys to Natimuk, a small town in Victoria possessing a surprising vibrancy. There, he finds an unexpected confluence of cultures: a community where the pursuits of rock climbers intertwine with the traditions…

Heather traveled to Scottsdale, a town in northeastern Tasmania. The region had suffered the loss of three key industries, and unemployment had consequently doubled. Faced with the difficult choice of emigration or reinvention, the communit…

ABC News presenter Joe O'Brien made a visit to Thallon, a small town in Queensland. Having spent his formative years in regional Queensland, he welcomed the opportunity to trade the studio for the vast expanse of the outback.

Heather Ewart journeys to Robinvale, a place in Victoria whose name honors a local soldier: Lieutenant George 'Robin' Cuttle. He perished at the Somme during the First World War, near the French town of Villers-Bretonneux.

Brooke Boney, a guest presenter and familiar voice from Triple J News, will be piloting *Back Roads* this week. Her journey takes her to the Tiwi Islands, situated north of Darwin.

In the mid-season finale, Heather Ewart journeys to Nyngan, a surprisingly small town. Situated on the Bogan River in New South Wales, it serves as a gateway to the vast Australian outback. Here, the people of Nyngan are quietly reshaping l…

Heather Ewart accompanies a seasoned traveling greengrocer on a journey through Queensland. For three decades, Fari Rameshfar has navigated droughts, cyclones, and floods, bringing fresh produce to communities isolated by distance.

Heather Ewart journeys to Lightning Ridge, a town nestled in the New South Wales outback, a place where dreamers and wanderers converge, drawn primarily by the promise of black opals. There, she uncovers the layered narratives of the region…

Paul West, as guest presenter, journeys to the Furneaux Islands, a rugged and exposed archipelago in Bass Strait, just off the coast of Tasmania. The frigid waters surrounding the islands teem with natural bounty – lobsters and abalone, amo…

Heather Ewart journeyed to Beaufort, a historic Victorian town nestled midway between Ararat and Ballarat. Located 160 kilometers northwest of Melbourne, it is a place where the past and present intertwine.

Back Roads journeys to Marble Bar, a town renowned as one of Australia’s hottest locations. Singer-songwriter and ABC Radio’s Saturday Night Country presenter, Felicity Urquhart, takes on the driving duties as we explore the red-dirt landsc…

Heather Ewart journeys to The Coorong, a 130-kilometer stretch of South Australian coastline. The landscape is a breathtaking tapestry of untamed ocean beaches, tranquil lagoons, and vibrant wetlands. Yet, in many respects, this place has b…

Journalist Joe O'Brien of ABC journeys to Finke, a remote community in Australia's Northern Territory. Traditionally called Aputula, it’s internationally recognized as the home of the Finke Desert Race, a grueling 460-kilometer off-road end…

Heather Ewart journeys to Windorah, a quiet settlement in Queensland’s Channel Country, nestled between Longreach and Birdsville. Drawn by the allure of profound solitude, many choose to make their home there; yet this remoteness demands a …