
Back Roads — Series 7

Heather Ewart travels to Cobar, a town in New South Wales, and encounters its resilient inhabitants. She finds a community determined to preserve its spirit, and seeks to understand the depth of their commitment to Cobar, the source of such…

In northern New South Wales, Heather Ewart explores the town of Kyogle. Once a traditional farming community, it now experiences a vibrant evolution, embracing residents from diverse backgrounds. She finds a place brimming with ambition, wh…

Guest presenter Poh Ling Yeow journeys to a secluded settlement, bound together by a shared passion for opal and a deeper connection. Coober Pedy in South Australia presents a stark, almost lunar landscape of dust and tumbleweeds, devoid of…

Deep within the countryside, a journey unfolds that reveals the essential qualities for thriving in solitude: resilience, a sharp wit, and imaginative resourcefulness. Heather Ewart gathers the stories of these remarkable individuals, offer…

In the heart of Australia’s most audacious gold heist, Heather Ewart journeys to a town steeped in legend, seeking to uncover its true wealth. There, amidst the vast, fertile fields of this agricultural region, she takes on the challenge of…

In Queensland, explore the essence of the twin settlements of Agnes Water and 1770 with guest presenter Paul West, as he uncovers how innovative science is leveraging the potential of the community itself.

Heather Ewart revisits a cast of compelling figures – unsung heroes of the outback, living lives far from the city's bustle. Her stories journey from the sun-baked red earth of Roebourne in Western Australia to the verdant hills of Corryong…

The scent of pine still lingered in the air as Heather Ewart returned to Mallacoota, a town forever marked by the New Year's Eve firestorm of 2019. She sought out familiar faces, reconnecting with old friends to understand how they had weat…

History permeates Cooktown, a palpable presence in the air. Guest presenter Craig Quartermaine explores the community's complex relationship with Captain Cook, revealing how locals grapple with their past through threads of connection, endu…

In the historic town of Tenterfield, time seems to hold a different sway. Heather journeys there, a place deeply invested in its heritage, striving to safeguard its future by drawing strength from its past. Having weathered devastating drou…

In the wild heart of the Top End, Heather Ewart embarks on an expedition. Near Adelaide River, she joins the Fawcett sisters in a buffalo muster – a thrilling experience that leaves her breathless.

Guest presenter Lisa Millar journeys to Tasmania's Central Highlands, a rugged and remote region often called the "land of a thousand lakes." Here, in the island state's wild heart, lies a landscape of stark beauty and renowned fly-fishing.…

Heather Ewart found herself drawn to the heart of the Mallee, a region where a resourceful spirit thrives. Here, the people possess an innate ability to take initiative and accomplish what needs doing. The community understands that fosteri…

Kristy O'Brien, guest presenter, journeys to the north-west corner of Queensland, a region defined by vast cattle stations. Here, the community demonstrates a remarkable resilience, bound together by shared hardship and a deep sense of mutu…

Heather Ewart journeys into the heart of Victoria's Wimmera, venturing into the landscape of silo country. There, she encounters the resilient and unassuming people of Rupanyup and Minyip, communities where a strong spirit and dedication to…

Heather Ewart journeyed to Strahan, a small coastal settlement nestled within one of the world's oldest and most breathtaking wilderness areas – a landscape rich with World Heritage beauty and brimming with untold stories.


