Back Roads

East Arnhem Land, NT (Part 2). Rae Johnston continues her journey to East Arnhem Land and two very remote communities we rarely see – Gapuwiyak and Galiwin’ku.

East Arnhem Land, NT (Part 1). Rae Johnston discovers a remote and tiny community that punches above its weight on the international stage, in music, art, science, politics and culture – all while tackling a growing environmental and ecological crisis.

Eugowra Recovery, NSW. We return to Eugowra, one of the first towns Back Roads visited when the pandemic hit in 2020. Two years later, it was almost wiped out by a flash flood.

Gemfields, QLD. Guest presenter Lisa Millar goes fossicking on the central Queensland Gemfields, where anyone can strike it lucky.

Wheatbelt Animal Carers, WA.
Presenter Heather Ewart meets the people who have dedicated their lives to helping animals.

Timber Creek, NT. Back Roads heads to Timber Creek in the Top End where guest presenter Kristy O’Brien finds an unlikely partnership is creating positive spin offs for the town.

Uralla, NSW. Heather Ewart heads to the New England region in NSW. The locals are uncovering a different kind of treasure, finding riches everywhere and using that to invest in a sustainable future.

Naracoorte, SA. Join ‘Back Roads’ on a journey to SA’s Limestone Coast. Guest presenter, Amanda Shalala discovers a heartwarming community that’s inspiring its young people to dream big.

Brunswick Heads, NSW. Presenter Heather Ewart starts the summer season in the idyllic beachside village of Brunswick Heads in northern New South Wales and discovers the surprising joys of life in a holiday town.

Rabaul, Papua New Guinea. We leave Australian shores and travels to our closest northern neighbour, Papua New Guinea. Guest presenter Tania Bale introduces us to Rabaul, a community with close ties to Australia.