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Back Roads

Back Roads

Back Roads takes viewers to more of Australia's most interesting and resilient communities. These towns are full of colourful characters whose grit and good humour will continue to uplift and inspire.

Back Roads - Waterfall Way, NSW

Heather Ewart travels to Waterfall Way in NSW, one of the most beautiful drives in Australia. But it's not just the scenery that's spectacular, Heather meets some wonderful locals including celebrated pianist, David Helfgott.

Back Roads - Murray River, SA

Heather Ewart travels along the southern Murray River. She meets locals who've weathered drought & flood. She experiences many shades of the river from its bountiful Riverland to the spectacular limestone cliffs of Big Bend.

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Pandemic Warriors

Pandemic Warriors

When the seas swallowed her grandparents' home, Gladys Habu was compelled to become a climate activist. Teaming up with Australian researcher Simon Albert, she took her call to tackle the climate crisis …

Catalyst

Catalyst

Celebrate the science of beer with chef Paul West, as three teams of budding brewmasters take on the challenge to make their best homebrew. But do they have what it takes to impress our panel of international …

Looky Looky Here Comes Cooky

Looky Looky Here Comes Cooky

Steven Oliver takes the audience on a journey across Australia from the cliffs of Kurnell to the Torres Strait. As he travels the land interrogating Cook's legacy, he asks, does Australia have a blurred …

Wang Gungwu Lecture

Wang Gungwu Lecture

The inaugural lecture from the National Foundation for Australia-China Relations, inviting a prominent Chinese-Australian to speak about their life and work. The inaugural speaker is eminement paediatrician, …