Back Roads travels to Ongerup in WA's south-eastern wheatbelt country, where the younger generation are rebooting this once dying town in some unexpected ways. Heather Ewart helps celebrate the reopening of its only pub.

Back Roads travels to Charlton in north-west Victoria, for an event like no other. A festival that brings locals and blow-ins together, creating lasting friendships, in one big weekend of live music and country hospitality.

Back Roads heads to Nimmitabel in NSW, one of Australia's highest altitude towns. Heather Ewart finds Nimmitabel has survived against all odds, by trying wild ideas such as a Steampunk festival and a contentious town bell.