show set in australia guy comes from the past town named after him people cannot cross a bridge

An unconventional relationship in a world on the cusp of change; a star newsreader and an ambitious gay reporter join forces in a ruthless 1986 newsroom, as events unfold that will change their lives.

Set in 1939 Australia, two brothers embark on a 500 mile journey on foot across New South Wales following a dream. A chance encounter with a fellow traveler changes the course of their journey and ultimately, the course of their lives.

Set in northern Australia before World War II, an English aristocrat who inherits a sprawling ranch reluctantly pacts with a stock-man in order to protect her new property from a takeover plot. As the pair drive 2,000 head of cattle over unforgiving landscape, they experience the bombing of Darwin by Japanese forces firsthand.

Using nothing but their bare hands and basic tools, 12 strangers have 17 days to build 330m of bridge, reach the island, and claim a $250 000. They must build it together, but only one of them can cross.