Take a road less travelled to the small towns and communities that make Australia special. Join Heather Ewart and guest presenters as they discover remarkable stories and inspiring people you'll never forget.
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Heather Ewart
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The Great Barrier Reef is a living, breathing organism supporting the richest, most complex ecosystem on the planet.
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Zoologist Jack Randall journeys into Australia's Outback to encounter extraordinary wildlife.
The Earth’s continents are instantly recognizable. These iconic landmasses seem permanent and unchanging, yet they are merely the wreckage of a much larger long-lost supercontinent – Pangaea. In this stunning four part series Professor Iain Stewart uncovers the evidence for this ancient past. He reveals how the world around us is full of clues – in the rocks, the landscapes and even the animals. All of which tell us how the land we live on was created.
They know how to kill and how to cure. Inside a hospital, at home, or maybe even next door. They are trained to save lives but also know how to take them. Delve into the stories of killers who broke the Hippocratic Oath to use their medical knowledge for murder, taking the lives of often vulnerable victims instead of caring for them.
Australia's biodiversity thrives in the diverse terrestrial and marine habitats that span the country. Lush rainforests offer a refuge for countless plants and animals, while the vast dry eucalyptus woodland is home to numerous specially adapted species. Kangaroos, wallabies and platypuses are just a few of the iconic animals that call Australia home, showcasing the country's evolutionary distinctiveness. Meanwhile, the waters surrounding the country support some of the most spectacular marine biodiversity on the planet. Vibrant coral reefs, seagrass meadows and rocky shorelines contribute to the country's rich marine tapestry. This is a unique world filled with stunning natural beauty, inhabited by some of the most extraordinary and deadly animals on the planet.
Railway adventures across Australia follows the exploits of Scott McGregor on his quest to find the famous, unusual and unique trains and stories at the end of the line.
This is the inspirational and intimate behind-the-scenes story of the Matildas - Australia's women's national football team working towards the World Cup on home soil. We follow the players on and off the field as they inspire the next generation.
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Landline is an Australian national rural issues television program broadcast on ABC1. Presented by Pip Courtney, the program discusses rural issues regarding farming, mining and fisheries from around Australia. Each week the show wraps up with an update on commodity prices for livestock and mining, and detailed national weather rainfall reports. The program premiered on Sunday 2 February 1992 at 12:00 pm and has remained in that timeslot throughout its entire run. The program is also repeated the following Monday at 11:00 am. Landline was the first program that broadcast on ABC2 when the channel was launched at 6.35 am on 7 March 2005. On the newly launched channel, the program is broadcast on Mondays at 6:25 am, 4:00 pm, 7:00 pm and 9:15 pm. Previous presenters include Deborah Knight, Ticky Fullerton, Anne Kruger and Sally Sara.
The ABC Of... an interview series, revisits the pasts of famous Australians delving deep to uncover hidden archival gems, exploring how they changed Australia and how Australia changed them.
Coast Australia follows renowned Scottish archaeologist and historian Neil Oliver on his very first trip to Australia, as he and a diverse group of co-hosts gather stories about our spectacular coastline: the history, the people, the archaeology, the geography and the marine life, investigating interesting and little known facts along the way. Oliver’s co-hosts, all experts in their field, are journalist and Australian arts and culture specialist Miriam Corowa, environmentalist Professor Tim Flannery, marine scientist Dr Emma Johnston, anthropologist Dr Xanthe Mallett and television presenter and landscape architect Brendan Moar.
One of Australia's favourite comedians Judith Lucy, is out to discover where women are at in modern Australia and what it means to men - talking to people from all walks of life from all over the country.
History is taking to the seas and walking in the footsteps of Captain James Cook. 250 years after Cook began his epic exploration of the Pacific, Sam Neill (Jurassic Park, The Piano) journeys in his wake uncovering stories that resonate from those times on both sides of the beach. Sam begins with a disclaimer – he is merely an actor – but the story of Cook, and the impact he has had on the Pacific in the 250 years since his first voyage, has always fascinated him.
Follow the work of Gold Coast police officers from the newly created Rapid Action & Patrols Group (RAP). The elite taskforce is responsible for policing everything from bikie gangs and street violence to drug heists and organised crime.
Australia: The Story of Us is an extraordinary journey through the people, places and events that have shaped Australia, from the first footprints on our continent to the present day. Astounding visual sequences, amazing CGI and dramatic re-enactments bring these stories to life and show how we came to be the country we are today.
A unique team of adventurous divers and underwater filmmakers are joined by expert maritime archaeologists on the hunt for long-lost shipwreck secrets along the vast coast of Western Australia. Led by an obsessed pirate captain, the missions combine new evidence and archival research in an all-out adventure into the mysterious past in one of the most stunning places on Earth.
Bindi the Jungle Girl is an Australian children's television nature documentary series, presented by Bindi Irwin, the daughter of Steve and Terri Irwin. The series is produced and shot in Queensland by The Best Picture Show Company for Discovery Kids and the Australian Broadcasting Corporation. The first series was scheduled for 26 episodes, and ran from 9 June 2007 until 31 May 2008 on American networks Discovery Kids and simulcast on Animal Planet and on ABC1 in Australia from 18 July 2007. Also appearing on the show are Bindi's mother Terri, her younger brother Robert, and Steve Irwin's "best mate" and director of Australia Zoo, Wes Mannion. Bindi performs songs and dances with a group called the Crocmen, and answers questions from viewers in the "Bindi's Blog" segment. It was aired on Playtime Krumeater. Steve Irwin appeared in several episodes filmed prior to his death in 2006. The second series was produced after his death, but he appears in archive footage in a segment named "Croc Hunter Unplugged", and is generally spoken of transcendentally in the present tense.
In Australia, there are over 40,000 men and women currently behind bars. Many of them have done very bad things. They have shattered countless lives, destroyed families and been responsible for unspeakable criminal acts. What did they do? How did they get here? And what are their lives like now?
Celebrating Countdown's 40th anniversary, host Julia Zemiro takes us through the show's fascinating story. Backed by a stellar cast of stars, original footage and music bringing the 70's and 80's alive.
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8 episodes • 2015
| # | Episode | Air Date | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Ceduna | Nov 30, 2015 | 0.0 |
| 2 | Winton | Dec 7, 2015 | 0.0 |
| 3 | Yackandandah | Dec 14, 2015 | 0.0 |
| 4 | Karumba | Dec 21, 2015 | 0.0 |
| 5 | Birchip | Dec 28, 2015 | 0.0 |
| 6 | Derby | Jan 4, 2016 | 0.0 |
| 7 | Queenstown | Jan 11, 2016 | 0.0 |
| 8 | Clarence River | Jan 18, 2016 | 0.0 |
9 episodes • 2016
| # | Episode | Air Date | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Mundulla, SA | Nov 28, 2016 | 0.0 |
| 2 | Innisfail to Normanton, QLD | Dec 5, 2016 | 0.0 |
| 3 | Mallacoota, VIC | Dec 12, 2016 | 0.0 |
| 4 | Thursday Island, QLD | Dec 19, 2016 | 0.0 |
| 5 | Katanning, WA | Jan 2, 2017 | 0.0 |
| 6 | Hermannsburg, NT | Jan 9, 2017 | 0.0 |
| 7 | White Cliffs, NSW | Jan 16, 2017 | 0.0 |
| 8 | Cygnett, TAS | Jan 23, 2017 | 0.0 |
| 9 | Harrow, VIC | Jan 30, 2017 | 0.0 |
10 episodes • 2017
| # | Episode | Air Date | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Corryong | Nov 27, 2017 | 0.0 |
| 2 | Dunalley | Dec 4, 2017 | 0.0 |
| 3 | Oodnadatta (Part 1) | Dec 11, 2017 | 0.0 |
| 4 | Oodnadatta (Part 2) | Dec 18, 2017 | 0.0 |
| 5 | Robe | Jan 1, 2018 | 0.0 |
| 6 | Canowindra | Jan 8, 2018 | 0.0 |
| 7 | Pine Creek | Jan 15, 2018 | 0.0 |
| 8 | Pilbara | Jan 22, 2018 | 0.0 |
| 9 | The Best of Back Roads | Jan 26, 2018 | 0.0 |
| 10 | Violet Town | Jan 29, 2018 | 0.0 |
16 episodes • 2018
| # | Episode | Air Date | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Waterfall Way, NSW | Jun 11, 2018 | 0.0 |
| 2 | Murray River, SA | Jun 17, 2018 | 0.0 |
| 3 | Natimuk, VIC | Jun 24, 2018 | 0.0 |
| 4 | Scottdsdale, TAS | Jul 2, 2018 | 0.0 |
| 5 | Thallon, QLD | Jul 9, 2018 | 0.0 |
| 6 | Robinvale, VIC | Jul 16, 2018 | 0.0 |
| 7 | Tiwi Islands, NT | Jul 23, 2018 | 0.0 |
| 8 | Nyngan, NSW | Jul 30, 2018 | 0.0 |
| 9 | The Greengrocer, QLD | Dec 3, 2018 | 0.0 |
| 10 | Lightning Ridge, NSW | Dec 10, 2018 | 0.0 |
| 11 | Furneaux Islands, TAS | Dec 17, 2018 | 0.0 |
| 12 | Beaufort, VIC | Jan 14, 2019 | 0.0 |
| 13 | Marble Bar, WA | Jan 21, 2019 | 0.0 |
| 14 | The Coorong, SA | Jan 28, 2019 | 0.0 |
| 15 | Finke, NT | Feb 4, 2019 | 0.0 |
| 16 | Windorah, QLD | Feb 11, 2019 | 0.0 |
16 episodes • 2019
| # | Episode | Air Date | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Glen Helen Ride | Jun 17, 2019 | 0.0 |
| 2 | Tolmie, VIC | Jun 24, 2019 | 0.0 |
| 3 | Woolgoolga, NSW | Jul 1, 2019 | 0.0 |
| 4 | Burketown, QLD | Jul 8, 2019 | 0.0 |
| 5 | Kulin, WA | Jul 15, 2019 | 0.0 |
| 6 | Fish Creek, VIC | Jul 22, 2019 | 0.0 |
| 7 | Flinders Ranges, SA | Jul 29, 2019 | 0.0 |
| 8 | Riverina, NSW | Aug 5, 2019 | 0.0 |
| 9 | Snow Journey, VIC + NSW | Dec 23, 2019 | 0.0 |
| 10 | Bulloo Shire, QLD | Dec 30, 2019 | 0.0 |
| 11 | Wynyard, TAS | Jan 6, 2020 | 0.0 |
| 12 | Clunes, VIC | Jan 13, 2020 | 0.0 |
| 13 | Koroit, VIC | Jan 20, 2020 | 0.0 |
| 14 | Menindee, NSW | Jan 27, 2020 | 0.0 |
| 15 | Show Town, QLD | Feb 3, 2020 | 0.0 |
| 16 | Jabiru, NT | Feb 10, 2020 | 0.0 |
8 episodes • 2020
| # | Episode | Air Date | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Nullarbor, SA (Part 1) The Endless Horizon | Jun 8, 2020 | 0.0 |
| 2 | Nullarbor, SA (Part 2) Turning Back Time | Jun 15, 2020 | 0.0 |
| 3 | Rokewood-Corindhap, VIC | Jun 22, 2020 | 0.0 |
| 4 | Biloela, QLD | Jun 29, 2020 | 0.0 |
| 5 | Penguin, TAS | Jul 6, 2020 | 0.0 |
| 6 | Girgarre, VIC | Jul 13, 2020 | 0.0 |
| 7 | Dampier Peninsula, WA | Jul 20, 2020 | 0.0 |
| 8 | Omeo, VIC | Jul 27, 2020 | 0.0 |
16 episodes • 2021
| # | Episode | Air Date | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Cobar, NSW | Feb 4, 2021 | 0.0 |
| 2 | Kyogle, NSW | Feb 11, 2021 | 0.0 |
| 3 | Coober Pedy, SA | Feb 18, 2021 | 0.0 |
| 4 | Conquering Isolation Special | Feb 25, 2021 | 0.0 |
| 5 | Eugowra, NSW | Mar 4, 2021 | 0.0 |
| 6 | Agnes Water and 1770, QLD | Mar 11, 2021 | 0.0 |
| 7 | Local Heroes Special | Mar 18, 2021 | 0.0 |
| 8 | Back To Mallacoota | Mar 25, 2021 | 0.0 |
| 9 | Cooktown, QLD | Apr 1, 2021 | 0.0 |
| 10 | Tenterfield, NSW | Apr 8, 2021 | 0.0 |
| 11 | Adelaide River, NT | Apr 15, 2021 | 0.0 |
| 12 | Central Highlands, TAS | Apr 22, 2021 | 0.0 |
| 13 | The Mallee, VIC | Apr 29, 2021 | 0.0 |
| 14 | Cloncurry, QLD | May 6, 2021 | 0.0 |
| 15 | Rupanyup and Minyip, VIC | May 20, 2021 | 0.0 |
| 16 | Strahan, TAS | May 27, 2021 | 0.0 |
16 episodes • 2022
| # | Episode | Air Date | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | The Great Australian Road Trip | Jan 3, 2022 | 0.0 |
| 2 | Tom Price, WA | Jan 10, 2022 | 0.0 |
| 3 | Cradle Mountain, TAS | Jan 17, 2022 | 0.0 |
| 4 | Boulia, QLD | Jan 24, 2022 | 0.0 |
| 5 | Eyre Peninsula, SA | Jan 31, 2022 | 0.0 |
| 6 | Port Campbell, VIC | Feb 7, 2022 | 0.0 |
| 7 | Charleville, QLD | Feb 14, 2022 | 0.0 |
| 8 | Longford, TAS | Feb 21, 2022 | 0.0 |
| 9 | Leeton, NSW | Jul 11, 2022 | 0.0 |
| 10 | Katherine, NT | Jul 18, 2022 | 0.0 |
| 11 | Hebel, QLD | Jul 25, 2022 | 0.0 |
| 12 | Tumut, NSW | Aug 1, 2022 | 0.0 |
| 13 | French Island, VIC | Aug 8, 2022 | 0.0 |
| 14 | Leonora, WA | Aug 15, 2022 | 0.0 |
| 15 | Pinnaroo, SA | Aug 22, 2022 | 0.0 |
| 16 | King Island, TAS | Aug 29, 2022 | 0.0 |
16 episodes • 2023
| # | Episode | Air Date | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | The Great Australian Pub | Jan 2, 2023 | 0.0 |
| 2 | Brunette Downs, NT | Jan 9, 2023 | 0.0 |
| 3 | Marrawah, TAS | Jan 16, 2023 | 0.0 |
| 4 | Quilpie, QLD | Jan 23, 2023 | 0.0 |
| 5 | Ord River, WA | Jan 30, 2023 | 0.0 |
| 6 | Pyramid Hill and Nhill, VIC | Feb 6, 2023 | 0.0 |
| 7 | Tennant Creek, NT | Feb 13, 2023 | 0.0 |
| 8 | Musical Road Trip through Western Queensland | Feb 20, 2023 | 0.0 |
| 9 | Strzelecki Track, SA (Part 1) | Jul 3, 2023 | 0.0 |
| 10 | Strzelecki Track, SA (Part 2) | Jul 10, 2023 | 0.0 |
| 11 | Great South West Walk, VIC | Jul 17, 2023 | 0.0 |
| 12 | Walhalla, VIC | Jul 24, 2023 | 0.0 |
| 13 | Cunnamulla, QLD | Jul 31, 2023 | 0.0 |
| 14 | Darkan, WA | Aug 7, 2023 | 0.0 |
| 15 | Boot Scootin' Tour, TAS | Aug 14, 2023 | 0.0 |
| 16 | Rabaul, Papua New Guinea | Aug 21, 2023 | 0.0 |
26 episodes • 2024
| # | Episode | Air Date | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Brunswick Heads, NSW | Jan 9, 2024 | 0.0 |
| 2 | Naracoorte, SA | Jan 16, 2024 | 0.0 |
| 3 | Uralla, NSW | Jan 23, 2024 | 0.0 |
| 4 | Home Hill, Qld | Jan 30, 2024 | 0.0 |
| 5 | Timber Creek, NT | Feb 6, 2024 | 0.0 |
| 6 | Wheatbelt Animal Carers, WA | Feb 13, 2024 | 0.0 |
| 7 | Gemfields, QLD | Feb 20, 2024 | 0.0 |
| 8 | Eugowra Recovery, NSW | Feb 27, 2024 | 0.0 |
| 9 | East Arnhem Land, NT (Part 1) | Mar 5, 2024 | 0.0 |
| 10 | East Arnhem Land, NT (Part 2) | Mar 12, 2024 | 0.0 |
| 11 | Gunbower and Torrumbarry, VIC | Mar 19, 2024 | 0.0 |
| 12 | Tasman Peninsula, TAS | Mar 26, 2024 | 0.0 |
| 13 | Braidwood, NSW | Apr 2, 2024 | 0.0 |
| 14 | Julia Creek, QLD | Aug 20, 2024 | 0.0 |
| 15 | Tarkine, TAS | Aug 27, 2024 | 0.0 |
| 16 | Kurri Kurri, NSW | Sep 3, 2024 | 0.0 |
| 17 | Bass Coast, VIC | Sep 10, 2024 | 0.0 |
| 18 | Heysen Trail, SA | Sep 17, 2024 | 0.0 |
| 19 | 90 Mile Beach, VIC | Sep 24, 2024 | 0.0 |
| 20 | South Burnett Rail Trail, QLD | Oct 1, 2024 | 0.0 |
| 21 | Ongerup, WA | Oct 8, 2024 | 0.0 |
| 22 | Charlton, VIC | Oct 15, 2024 | 0.0 |
| 23 | Nimmitabel, NSW | Oct 22, 2024 | 0.0 |
| 24 | Beechworth, VIC | Oct 29, 2024 | 0.0 |
| 25 | Port MacDonnell, SA | Nov 5, 2024 | 0.0 |
| 26 | Evandale, TAS | Nov 12, 2024 | 0.0 |
24 episodes • 2025
| # | Episode | Air Date | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Andamooka and Roxby Downs, SA | Jan 9, 2025 | 0.0 |
| 2 | Camperdown, VIC | Jan 16, 2025 | 0.0 |
| 3 | Theodore, QLD | Jan 23, 2025 | 0.0 |
| 4 | Kandos, NSW | Jan 30, 2025 | 0.0 |
| 5 | Outback Way, NT (Part 1) | Feb 6, 2025 | 0.0 |
| 6 | Outback Way, NT (Part 2) | Feb 13, 2025 | 0.0 |
| 7 | Kangaroo Island, SA | Feb 20, 2025 | 0.0 |
| 8 | Great Keppel, QLD | Feb 27, 2025 | 0.0 |
| 9 | Hilltops Region, NSW | Mar 6, 2025 | 0.0 |
| 10 | Wheelbarrow Way, QLD | Mar 13, 2025 | 0.0 |
| 11 | Bibbulmun Track, WA | Mar 20, 2025 | 0.0 |
| 12 | Outback Dressmakers, NSW | Jul 17, 2025 | 0.0 |
| 13 | North East Tasmania | Jul 24, 2025 | 0.0 |
| 14 | 10 Years of Back Roads: Heather's Farewell | Jul 31, 2025 | 0.0 |
| 15 | Snowy River, NSW | Aug 7, 2025 | 0.0 |
| 16 | Mataranka, NT | Aug 14, 2025 | 0.0 |
| 17 | Forrest, VIC | Aug 21, 2025 | 0.0 |
| 18 | Harvey, WA | Aug 28, 2025 | 0.0 |
| 19 | Van Life (Part 1) | Sep 4, 2025 | 0.0 |
| 20 | Van Life (Part 2) | Sep 11, 2025 | 0.0 |
| 21 | Gippsland Lakes, VIC | Sep 18, 2025 | 0.0 |
| 22 | Tambo, QLD | Sep 25, 2025 | 0.0 |
| 23 | Lucindale, SA | Oct 2, 2025 | 0.0 |
| 24 | Tassie Woodchoppers, TAS | Oct 9, 2025 | 0.0 |
16 episodes • 2026
| # | Episode | Air Date | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Shark Bay, WA (Part 1) | Mar 5, 2026 | 0.0 |
| 2 | Shark Bay, WA (Part 2) | Mar 12, 2026 | 0.0 |
| 3 | Eldorado, Vic | Mar 19, 2026 | 0.0 |
| 4 | Shearers, NSW | Mar 26, 2026 | 0.0 |
| 5 | Copper Coast, SA | Apr 2, 2026 | 0.0 |
| 6 | Gayndah, Qld | Apr 9, 2026 | 0.0 |
| 7 | Outback Kids' Choir, NSW | Apr 16, 2026 | 0.0 |
| 8 | Mission Beach, Qld | Apr 23, 2026 | 0.0 |
| 9 | Binns Track (Part 1) | Apr 30, 2026 | 0.0 |
| 10 | Binns Track (Part 2) | May 7, 2026 | 0.0 |
| 11 | Coonamble, NSW | May 14, 2026 | 0.0 |
| 12 | Barcaldine, Qld | May 21, 2026 | 0.0 |
| 13 | Cocos Islands, WA | May 28, 2026 | 0.0 |
| 14 | Spa Country, VIC | Jun 4, 2026 | 0.0 |
| 15 | Gulf Country, NT | Jun 11, 2026 | 0.0 |
| 16 | Wycheproof, VIC | Jun 18, 2026 | 0.0 |