Back Roads: July 10

This week Back Roads continues the journey on the Strzelecki Track, heading through the Strzelecki Desert to the tiny town of Innamincka in the top corner of South Australia.

Heather Ewart sets out to find what it takes to survive a job on this remote and historic track.

Triple road train driver ‘Knackers’ Stirling has seen it all. He’s been driving the track for 30 years, transporting food and supplies from Adelaide up to the gas fields and Innamincka. Rain can instantly strand any traffic on this largely dirt track. The longest ‘Knackers’ has been stuck waiting for the water to recede is nine days. And despite all the challenges, he’s still not a fan of the track becoming sealed!

Just off the track sits Cameron Corner, the junction where three states, SA, Qld and the NT meet. Heather catches up with Tina Thomas, manager of the Cameron Corner Store and one of only19 permanent residents in town. Heather hears tales about some of the fascinating quirks of across state living, including celebrating New Years Eve in three different time zones.

8pm Monday on ABC.