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Back Roads — S7E6

Agnes Water and 1770, QLD

Join guest presenter Paul West as he discovers the heart and soul of the twin towns Agnes Water and 1770 in Queensland, where science is harnessing the 'power of people'.

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Cobar, NSW

Episode 1

Cobar, NSW

Heather Ewart visits Cobar, NSW, where she meets the stoic locals who want to keep the community together, trying to discover what it is that makes people fight so hard for Cobar.

29m 2021-02-04
Kyogle, NSW

Episode 2

Kyogle, NSW

Heather Ewart visits Kyogle in northern NSW. The traditional farming town is growing and changing as it welcomes newcomers from all walks of life. Heather discovers a town that dreams big and doesn't take no for an answer.

28m 2021-02-11
Coober Pedy, SA

Episode 3

Coober Pedy, SA

Guest presenter Poh Ling Yeow explores a remote outpost connected by their love of opal but also each other. Coober Pedy in SA has dust, tumbleweeds, no trees and a lunar-like landscape but it attracts people from everywhere.

28m 2021-02-18
Conquering Isolation Special

Episode 4

Conquering Isolation Special

On a wild ride through remote country we discover people need resilience, a sense of humour and creativity to make isolation work. Heather Ewart brings together the inspiring characters she's met and shares their latest news.

28m 2021-02-25
Eugowra, NSW

Episode 5

Eugowra, NSW

Heather Ewart visits a town at the centre of the richest gold escort heist in Australian history and discovers where Eugowra's real treasure lies. She has a crack at driving a horse-drawn plough in this rich, farming country.

28m 2021-03-04
Local Heroes Special

Episode 7

Local Heroes Special

Heather Ewart reconnects with some of our favourite characters - remarkable local heroes who live on the back roads. From the parched red dirt of Roebourne in WA to the rolling green hills of Corryong in Victoria.

29m 2021-03-18