This winter, *Back Roads* journeys to the heart of vast, open landscapes. Join Heather Ewart as she explores the Nullarbor Plain, uncovering the enduring allure of this remote terrain and the reasons those who find themselves there choose t…

Heather Ewart continues her journey across the Nullarbor Plain, this time heading west from the South Australian border into Western Australia. It’s a remarkable story, woven with threads of temporal displacement, cosmic mysteries, and hidd…

In a special program focusing on the COVID-19 crisis, guest presenter Lisa Millar explores the remarkable resilience of the Rokewood-Corindhap community. She details how residents have rallied together during a time when the town's usual vi…

Biloela, a town in Central Queensland, gained national attention when it rallied to prevent the deportation of a Sri Lankan Tamil family. Once a traditionally conservative community, Biloela now embraces a spirit of welcome and burgeoning p…

Heather found a community dedicated to renewal, embracing life with open arms. Once a forgotten corner of Tasmania’s scenic north-west, Penguin underwent a remarkable transformation.

Heather arrived in the Victorian town to find it subtly altered, imbued with the vibrant energy of music. The relentless Millennium Drought had taken a heavy toll on the region’s dairy farms and the close-knit community, yet from this hards…

The Dampier Peninsula of Western Australia, a region often overlooked, offers a rich tapestry of culture and cuisine along its rugged coastline. In this program, Paul West encounters individuals whose lives are inextricably linked to this l…

The High Country of Victoria has long been defined by its cattlemen and horsemen. Here, Heather seeks out the remarkable women of Omeo and the surrounding region – those whose resilience and unwavering spirit have allowed them to endure dro…