Back Roads

Back Roads transports audiences to some of the nation's most remote and inspiring communities that highlight rural Australia's trademark grit, generosity, humour and innovation. Each week award-winning ABC journalist, Heather Ewart, who grew up on a sheep and wheat farm in Victoria, uncovers corners of Australia where misfortune has brought some to their knees, but imagination, faith and fun has lifted them back up.

Show Info

Web channel: Australia ABC iview (2015 - now)
Schedule: Thursdays at 20:00 (~ 30 min)
Status: Running
Show Type: Documentary
Genres: Travel

Official site: iview.abc.net.au

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Previous Episode

Grampians, VIC

Episode 12x24; Jul 16, 2026

When the land that lifts you up also brings you to your knees, how do you find the strength to rise? Lisa Millar discovers the strength and resilience of the people of the Grampians, in north-west Victoria.

Previous Episodes

Episode NameAirdateTrailer
12x24: Grampians, VICJul 16, 2026
12x23: Huon Valley, TASJul 16, 2026
12x22: Bordertown, SAJul 16, 2026
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