Back Roads

Back Roads heads to one of the country’s largest cattle stations, Brunette Downs in the NT.

In this special 100th episode of Back Roads, Heather Ewart looks at The Great Australian Pub. Our very own unique style of watering hole, the humble pub sits at the heart of many communities.

King Island, TAS. Heather Ewart heads to King Island in Bass Strait, halfway between Tasmania and Victoria. A place famous for cheese, seafood and the treacherous roaring 40s winds, she finds out why many who’ve left are coming back.

Pinnaroo, SA. Guest Presenter Kerry Staight travels to Pinnaroo in South Australia, a town that is putting the health and happiness of its people above everything else.

Leonora, WA. Heather Ewart travels to Leonora in the goldfields of WA, 800km north-east of Perth. It’s home to Australia’s richest road mile running race and where heptathlete-turned-bobsleigh Winter Olympian Kiara Reddingius was raised.

French Island, VIC. Guest Presenter Lisa Millar goes on an adventure to Victoria’s French Island. World renowned as a haven for many bird, animal and plant species – it is a Noah’s ark of diversity.

Tumut, NSW. The Snowy Valleys come alive to the sound of music and traditions, old and new, bring a community together and heal the wounds of the past.

Hebel, QLD. Heather Ewart travels to the border town of Hebel in south-west Queensland, a little place with a big heart, where folk look for a silver lining in the toughest of times.

Katherine, NT. A unique insight into the NT town of Katherine, where blackfella and whitefella walk together, with Bardi-Kidja guest presenter Albert Wiggan.

Leeton, NSW. Back Roads kicks off its Winter series in the vibrant multicultural town of Leeton, in NSW’s Riverina region.