Best Rfds Podcasts (2026)

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RFDS Doctor, Jessica Kracht describes her first birdstrike... Plus Jessica Lingard gets the chance to score 1 MILLION Dollars for just indentifying James Reyne Lyrics. 49:21

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Send us a text S1E52 In the latest installment of NDF were joined by Dr Jessica Kracht an RFDS Dr, she describes what happened in a bird strike she personally experienced! Fiona L Fox joins us for Regional Round Up with all of the details about the stock horse sales in QLD last week. Plus we give Jessica Lingard from the BOM the chance to score 1 m…

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James has an awkward NUDE encounter with the electricity meter reader bloke. 22:01

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Send us a text S2E1 We wrap up Christmas 2025 and predict what will happen in 26 plus James has an awkward NUDE encounter with the electricity meter reader bloke. Support the show Thanks to Boekeman Machinery, the folks that support No Drama Farmer are your WA home for New Holland and Case IH farm machinery. www.boekemans.com.au 9622 6364 There's n…

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It's cheaper to live in England now? Plus your Christmas weather. 41:19

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Send us a text S1E53 In the Christmas installment of No Drama Farmer, Fiona L Fox joins us to talk about Koala numbers plus is England cheaper than Australia? (cost of living) it might be! Plus Jessica Lingard from the BOM gives us your weather for Christmas! Support the show Thanks to Boekeman Machinery, the folks that support No Drama Farmer are …

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Free energy from mine tyres?? Cameron Keane explains. 37:17

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Send us a text S1E51 Cameron Keane explains how mine tyres can be recycled into pretty much free energy and Fishing banned in WA? Fiona L Fox delves into this contentious law in your regional news. Plus Jessica Lingard from the BOM gives you your weekly farming weather. Support the show Thanks to Boekeman Machinery, the folks that support No Drama …

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It's ok to dump rubbish in York? The Nationals, Lachlan Hunter is furious. 47:04

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Send us a text S1E50 It's now ok to dump rubbish in York?? The Nationals Lachlan Hunter joins us to discuss the controversial plan to dump Perth's rubbish near an important regional town.... Plus all of your regional news with Fiona L Fox from arr.news, and your weekly farming weather with Jessica Lingard from the BOM. Also! Ben Boekeman joins us f…

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He knows his way around the bush, KEVIN BLOODY WILSON, gives his advice for a great outlook on life, in between swear words :) 52:13

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Send us a text S1E49 He knows his way around the bush, Kevin Bloody Wilson, gives his top 5 tips for a great outlook on life. PLUS All of your regional news and events with Fiona L Fox from ARR plus your national and local farming weather with Jessica Lingard from the BOM, and Harvest report with this weeks surprise Local Legend.... Support the sho…

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5 tips for beating depression for the man on the land with Owen Catto from The Regional Mens Health Initiative. 1:01:52

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Send us a text S1E48 5 top tips for beating depression for the man on the land with Owen Catto from The Regional Mens Health Initiative. regionalmenshealth.com.au Support the show Thanks to Boekeman Machinery, the folks that support No Drama Farmer are your WA home for New Holland and Case IH farm machinery. www.boekemans.com.au 9622 6364 There's n…

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JB's #1 in the Country charts, The World Don't stop. 1:03

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Send us a text Number 1 in the Country charts, no big deal, nothing to see here just JB cranking out the hits.... Here is The World Don't Stop from the number 1 Country album in Australia, James Blundell - Patience Wins Support the show Thanks to Boekeman Machinery, the folks that support No Drama Farmer are your WA home for New Holland and Case IH…

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Is there life after the ban on live Sheep exports? Bindi Murray joins us from Sheep Producers Australia with some good news! 39:40

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Send us a text S1E47 Is there life after the ban on live Sheep exports? Bindi Murray joins us from Sheep Producers Australia with some good news! Plus we catch up with local legend Mat Dunn from Beacon who is in Harvest for an update and all of your local weather with Jessica Lingard from the Bureau (of Meteorology) Support the show Thanks to Boeke…

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Our guest today was so inspirational, James is writing a song about the amazing work LOCAL LEGENDS, the RFDS do every day. John Howes an RFDS Nurse for over 30 years shares his story, a truly top bloke ... 1:00:20

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Send us a text S1E46 Our guest today was so inspirational, James is writing a song about the amazing work LOCAL LEGENDS, the RFDS do every day. John Howes an RFDS Nurse for over 30 years shares his story, a truly top bloke that has saved countless lives. Support the show Thanks to Boekeman Machinery, the folks that support No Drama Farmer are your …

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GET EXCITED: The RFDS are about to roll out a technology that WILL save lives in the bush, possibly of someone you know. Dr Zoe Schofield explains. 44:50

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Send us a text S1E45 GET EXCITED: The RFDS are about to roll out a technology that WILL save lives in the bush, possibly of someone you know. Dr Zoe Schofield explains. Support the show Thanks to Boekeman Machinery, the folks that support No Drama Farmer are your WA home for New Holland and Case IH farm machinery. www.boekemans.com.au 9622 6364 The…

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What will farming look like in 10 years? - Ryan Greaves (Agribusiness Grad) from Koorda WA gives you a prediction, it's not what you might think... 43:44

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Send us a text S1E44 What will farming look like in 10 years? Ryan Greaves from Koorda WA, gives us an interesting prediction... Support the show Thanks to Boekeman Machinery, the folks that support No Drama Farmer are your WA home for New Holland and Case IH farm machinery. www.boekemans.com.au 9622 6364 There's no harm talking about your farm! Se…

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Why was attendance down at this years Royal Show? Robyn Sermon the Royal Show CEO drops into the Boekeman Machinary No Drama Farmer converted grain silo to explain why, plus your local farming weather ... 45:04

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Send us a text S1E43 Why was attendance down at this years Royal Show? Robyn Sermon the RS CEO drops into the Boekeman Machinary No Drama Farmer converted grain silo to explain why, plus your local farming weather thanks to the BOM. Support the show Thanks to Boekeman Machinery, the folks that support No Drama Farmer are your WA home for New Hollan…

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Our Favourites: #91 Station boss Carol's helicopter hit the power line, then hit the ground 46:12

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There are plenty of strong and resilient women across rural and remote Australia, and Carol Godfrey is a wonderful example. Managing and living on a large pastoral property in South West Queensland, Carol Godfrey has seen it all. One day in 2011, when she had to move 500 cattle to a neighbours property, the cattle were released (by another person) …

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With International Rural Woman's day coming up on Oct 15th, CWA President Felicity Edwards joins us! Plus your weekly framing weather with the BOM. 45:35

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Send us a text S1E42 With International Rural Woman's day coming up on Oct 15th, CWA President Felicity Edwards joins us! Plus your weekly framing weather with the BOM. Support the show Thanks to Boekeman Machinery, the folks that support No Drama Farmer are your WA home for New Holland and Case IH farm machinery. www.boekemans.com.au 9622 6364 The…

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Our Favourites: #76 Stephen Peacocke reflects on his TV role as 'flight nurse Pete' 34:29

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To celebrate the recent release of Season 3 of the TV drama RFDS, we're re-visiting our Flying Doctor Podcast interview with renowned Australian actor, Stephen Peacocke - who plays flight nurse 'Pete Emerson' in the series. Stephen shares his memories of growing up in regional NSW, mustering cattle by motorbike on a remote station, becoming an acto…

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A BIG ANNOUNCEMENT, and was there some head scratching officiating in weekend sports, AFL Grand Final and Bledisloe Cup...? Plus your weekly farming weather and local events in your town, it's all here ... 39:58

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Send us a text S1E41 A BIG ANNOUNCEMENT, and was there some head scratching officiating in weekend sports, AFL Grand Final and Bledisloe Cup...? Plus your weekly farming weather and local events in your town, it's all here! Support the show Thanks to Boekeman Machinery, the folks that support No Drama Farmer are your WA home for New Holland and Cas…

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Our Favourites: #6 What did Leroy do to save his life, as his blood was draining out 24:16

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In a remote community some 175 kilometers from Broken Hill, a band of local volunteers are cleaning up after a Christmas event, when young Leroy Henderson’s life is changed forever… +++ Thanks so much for listening to the Flying Doctor Podcast. It is lovely to have you along on the journey with us. There has been some wonderful feedback from listen…

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Sneak peak! NEW STUFF! James Blundells new collab with Patsy and Dave, it's very sticky! 3:29

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Send us a text Sneak peak! NEW STUFF! James Blundells new collab with Patsy and Dave, it's very sticky! Support the show Thanks to Boekeman Machinery, the folks that support No Drama Farmer are your WA home for New Holland and Case IH farm machinery. www.boekemans.com.au 9622 6364 There's no harm talking about your farm! Send us an email with your …

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Bumper episode, James gives you a sneak peak of After The Storm and Chris Antonio (Nthm Shire Pres) shares his opinion on a Mt Rushmore situation at Mt Ommaney (Northam). 47:13

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Send us a text S140 A Bumper episode! James gives you a sneak peak of his new song, After The Storm and Chris Antonio (Nthm Shire Pres) shares his opinion on a Mt Rushmore situation at Mt Ommaney (Northam). Support the show Thanks to Boekeman Machinery, the folks that support No Drama Farmer are your WA home for New Holland and Case IH farm machine…

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Our Favourites: #27 Jeff fell into a near boiling thermal mud pool in remote SA! 30:21

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They were in the middle of the remote Birdsville track. Sandy dunes and red desert stony plains...and steaming hot thermal springs. Nigel climbs out of the 4WD for a rest break and then hears a scream like he has never heard before… +++ Thanks so much for listening to the Flying Doctor Podcast. It is lovely to have you along on the journey with us.…

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If Northam had its own Mt Rushmore, (at Mt Ommaney), which Aust music icons would be on it? Plus James talks about his soon to be released music, your weekly farming weather and latest Wheatbelt events ... 54:11

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Send us a text S1E39 If Northam had its own Mt Rushmore, (at Mt Ommaney), which Aust music icons would be on it? Plus James talks about his soon to be released music, your weekly farming weather and latest Wheatbelt events and did you know there's a Mig fighter jet in a Wheatbelt shed?? Support the show Thanks to Boekeman Machinery, the folks that …

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Our Favourites: #64 Heat and dehydration has stopped Richard's heart 8 times... 43:01

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Opal miner, Richard Hawkins, lives in one of the harshest environments on the planet - Andamooka in remote South Australia. Though he knows well the protocols to prevent deadly dehydration in the extreme desert heat, Richard has learnt some lessons in recent years. **** We hope you enjoyed this special episode, which we’ve shared from our incredibl…

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Lachlan Hunter has an unusual thing in common with Nationals greats Mia Davies and Brendon Grylls, to find out what that is, have a listen! Plus your weekly farming weather with the BOM. 31:16

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Send us a text S1E38 Lachlan Hunter has an unusual thing in common with Nationals greats Mia Davies and Brendon Grylls, to find out what that is, have a listen! Plus your weekly farming weather with the BOM. Support the show Thanks to Boekeman Machinery, the folks that support No Drama Farmer are your WA home for New Holland and Case IH farm machin…

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Our Favourites: #60 BAM! The Ambulance Hit a Roo, while Kate was in Labour... 41:56

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The first week in September is Jean Hailes Women’s Health Week - Australia’s largest event dedicated to the health and wellbeing of all women, girls and gender-diverse people. To celebrate and support Women's Health week in the bush, we'd like you to meet a very special Mum, who was interviewed by the Flying Doctor Podcast back in 2022! Kate Napier…

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Dowerin 2025 wrap up, great event! Thanks to all the Boekemans team for putting on an amazing event! Plus we discuss the Dowerin Gourmet Butchers mega steaks and all of this weeks local Farming weather ... 13:20

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Send us a text S1E37 Dowerin 2025 wrap up, great event! Thanks to all the Boekemans team for putting on an amazing event! Plus we discuss the Dowerin Gourmet Butchers mega steaks and all of this weeks local Farming weather with Jessica Lingard. Support the show Thanks to Boekeman Machinery, the folks that support No Drama Farmer are your WA home fo…

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We catch up with the STARS of Boekmans at Dowerin 2025 17:32

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Send us a text S1E36 We catch up with the STARS of Boekmans at Dowerin 2025 Support the show Thanks to Boekeman Machinery, the folks that support No Drama Farmer are your WA home for New Holland and Case IH farm machinery. www.boekemans.com.au 9622 6364 There's no harm talking about your farm! Send us an email with your number and we'll give you a …

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Sam Starcevich joins us from Farmers Across boarders to talk about their amazing work, plus James shares his Esperance UFO encounter.... 26:43

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Send us a text S1E35 Sam Starcevich joins us from Farmers Across boarders to talk about their amazing work, plus James shares his Esperance UFO encounter.... Support the show Thanks to Boekeman Machinery, the folks that support No Drama Farmer are your WA home for New Holland and Case IH farm machinery. www.boekemans.com.au 9622 6364 There's no har…

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Thinking about a new piece of farm machinery? We talk to Glen Fraser from CNH finance and Dillan Elliot the manager for Boekemans machinery. Great blokes! 40:37

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Send us a text S1E34 Thinking about a new piece of farm machinery? We talk to Glen Fraser from CNH finance and Dillan Elliot the manager for Boekemans machinery. Great blokes! Support the show Thanks to Boekeman Machinery, the folks that support No Drama Farmer are your WA home for New Holland and Case IH farm machinery. www.boekemans.com.au 9622 6…

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Keep The Sheep - Travis Dutton 2:38

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Send us a text Keep The Sheep - Travis Dutton Support the show Thanks to Boekeman Machinery, the folks that support No Drama Farmer are your WA home for New Holland and Case IH farm machinery. www.boekemans.com.au 9622 6364 There's no harm talking about your farm! Send us an email with your number and we'll give you a call - [email protected]…

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Our Favourites: #77 Meet the inspirational Dr Katrina Starmer 32:23

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RFDS Emergency Physician and GP, Dr Katrina Starmer, is a true inspiration within the field of rural and remote health care. This month, to celebrate Dr Katrina's recent 'Community Bush Champion' nomination at the National Bush Summit, we re-visit Katrina's fascinating journey to becoming an Outback Doc. From growing up in Townsville to fulfilling …

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Live from Dowerin, we're joined by the President! (of the Northam Shire) and find out what Canola is an acronym for... 25:17

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Send us a text S1E33 Live from Dowerin, we're joined by the President! (of the Northam Shire) and find out what Canola is an acronym for... Support the show Thanks to Boekeman Machinery, the folks that support No Drama Farmer are your WA home for New Holland and Case IH farm machinery. www.boekemans.com.au 9622 6364 There's no harm talking about yo…

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We're live at Dowerin with the boss of The Royal Ag Society (Perth Royal Show), Robyn Sermon! 30:52

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Send us a text S132 We're live at Dowerin with the boss of The Royal Ag Society (Perth Royal Show), Robyn Sermon! Support the show Thanks to Boekeman Machinery, the folks that support No Drama Farmer are your WA home for New Holland and Case IH farm machinery. www.boekemans.com.au 9622 6364 There's no harm talking about your farm! Send us an email …

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Are you missing an RM boot? Sheep dog trials in Northam, your local weather with the BOM, plus! James has discovered the ultimate farm wear and will be rocking it at Dowerin. 28:48

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Send us a text S131 Are you missing an RM boot? Sheep dog trials in Northam, your local weather with the BOM, plus! James has discovered the ultimate farm wear and will be rocking it at Dowerin. Support the show Thanks to Boekeman Machinery, the folks that support No Drama Farmer are your WA home for New Holland and Case IH farm machinery. www.boek…

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Our Favourites: #50 A 10-year old boy was snorkelling when a shark attacked… 43:58

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Rachel and Blake Bartlett were many months into a wonderful journey of travelling around Australia with their three kids in a caravan. While snorkelling on the coast at Coral Bay, everything changed when their 10 year old son Jackson was bitten by a shark. **** We hope you enjoyed this special episode, which we’ve shared from our incredible archive…

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A punch up at Carwyns wedding?? Plus James shares hacks for perfect roast potatoes everytime, plus your Central Wheatbelt weather with the BOMs Jessica Lingard and local weekly events update. 45:17

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Send us a text S130 A punch up at Carwyns wedding?? Plus James shares hacks for perfect roast potatoes everytime, plus your Central Wheatbelt weather with the BOMs Jessica Lingard and local weekly events update. Support the show Thanks to Boekeman Machinery, the folks that support No Drama Farmer are your WA home for New Holland and Case IH farm ma…

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Our Favourites: #47 A speeding boat full of tourists collides with a rock wall in remote WA... 49:32

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Dr Sally Edmonds talks of the RFDS response to the severe boat accident that occurred in May 2022 in the remote location of Horizontal Falls - where there was no access by road and some 26 patients had to be transported to hospital. **** We hope you enjoyed this special episode, which we’ve shared from our incredible archive of 140 Flying Doctor ya…

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You're doing it wrong! How to BBQ a Tomahawk steak with special guest Chef John Mountain. 21:06

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Send us a text S129 You're doing it wrong! How to BBQ a Tomahawk steak with special guest Chef John Mountain. Support the show Thanks to Boekeman Machinery, the folks that support No Drama Farmer are your WA home for New Holland and Case IH farm machinery. www.boekemans.com.au 9622 6364 There's no harm talking about your farm! Send us an email with…

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Our Favourites: #31 A skydiving lesson gone wrong changes Joe Chiver's life forever 46:44

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As Joe and his instructor drifted down from 12,000 feet, it was serene and peaceful, until his parachute suddenly collapsed 10 storeys from the ground, and they plummeted... **** We hope you enjoyed this special episode, which we’ve shared from our incredible archive of 140 Flying Doctor yarns! It is lovely to have you along on the journey with us …

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Are you going to Dowerin?? Here's Travis Duttons Brother Randy with a song for Dowerin. 2:19

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Send us a text Are you going to Dowerin?? Here's Travis Duttons Brother Randy with a song for Dowerin. Support the show Thanks to Boekeman Machinery, the folks that support No Drama Farmer are your WA home for New Holland and Case IH farm machinery. www.boekemans.com.au 9622 6364 There's no harm talking about your farm! Send us an email with your n…

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Nick Levendofsky from the Kansas Farmers Union joins us just out of Harvest and talks to us about US farming! 45:10

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Send us a text S128 Nick Levendofsky from the Kansas Farmers Union joins us just out of Harvest and talks to us about US farming! Plus your local weather! www.kansasfarmersunion.org Support the show Thanks to Boekeman Machinery, the folks that support No Drama Farmer are your WA home for New Holland and Case IH farm machinery. www.boekemans.com.au …

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Our Favourites: #23 How did an experienced horse rider find herself in a life or death situation? 37:22

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Gladstone warmth. Blue, blue day. Dogs, birds, horses and kids. Rachael is out for a pleasant ride with a friend but the unexpected occurs. **** We hope you enjoyed this special episode, which we’ve shared from our incredible archive of 140 Flying Doctor yarns! It is lovely to have you along on the journey with us and we look forward to bringing yo…

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A live radio broadcast, an eventing horse in the tent, nerves, what could go wrong? Plus your local weather and we catch up with Jill Reynolds from the Esperance Shire and Chrissy Anne from Farmers Across ... 55:26

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Send us a text S127 A live radio broadcast, an eventing horse in the tent, nerves, what could go wrong? Plus your local weather and we catch up with Jill Reynolds from the Esperance Shire and Chrissy Anne from Farmers Across Boarders. www.farmersacrossborders.com.au Support the show Thanks to Boekeman Machinery, the folks that support No Drama Farm…

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Our Favourites: #9 How did David do CPR on himself to stay alive? 45:34

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Immense stands of Iron-Bark. Crisp sunny morning. 16 yr old David Donavon is checking for storm damage along the 15km boundaries of a remote property, but has no idea that shortly he will be gasping for oxygen and on a dash to save his own life… **** We hope you enjoyed this special episode, which we’ve shared from our incredible archive of 140 Fly…

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Tractors Stuck - Travis Dutton 2:29

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Send us a text Tractors Stuck - Travis Dutton Support the show Thanks to Boekeman Machinery, the folks that support No Drama Farmer are your WA home for New Holland and Case IH farm machinery. www.boekemans.com.au 9622 6364 There's no harm talking about your farm! Send us an email with your number and we'll give you a call - [email protected]…

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That "couple" at Coldplay get a mention, your local weather, plus we respond to an email we received promising us MILLIONS. 48:17

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Send us a text S1E26, That "couple" at Coldplay get a mention, your local weather, plus we respond to an email we received promising us MILLIONS. Support the show Thanks to Boekeman Machinery, the folks that support No Drama Farmer are your WA home for New Holland and Case IH farm machinery. www.boekemans.com.au 9622 6364 There's no harm talking ab…

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Our Favourites: #5 When crocodiles attack, but no-one is around to help you.. 28:19

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Hot and sticky. Experienced Ranger is fishing in the Cape when a crocodile launches out of the water and mauls him, hundreds of kilometres from a hospital… Katrina Starmer, RFDS Medical Officer recalls the retrieval. **** We hope you enjoyed this special episode, which we’ve shared from our incredible archive of 140 Flying Doctor yarns! It is lovel…

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Your weeks weather with Jessica Lingard from the BOM and Megan Diapiaz joins us from CWA to talk exciting recipes in their cookbook, nachos didn't make it again this year :) 1:12:08

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Send us a text S1E25 Your weeks weather with Jessica Lingard from the BOM and Megan Diapiaz joins us from CWA to talk exciting recipes in their cookbook, nachos didn't make it again this year :) Support our guests please, https://www.cwaofwa.asn.au/ https://astralisstrokeot.com.au/ Support the show Thanks to Boekeman Machinery, the folks that suppo…

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She Left Me for a Woman - Travis Dutton 2:28

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Send us a text She Left Me for a Woman - Feat Carwyn AI Support the show Thanks to Boekeman Machinery, the folks that support No Drama Farmer are your WA home for New Holland and Case IH farm machinery. www.boekemans.com.au 9622 6364 There's no harm talking about your farm! Send us an email with your number and we'll give you a call - NoDramaFarmer…

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Our Favourites: #4 How pregnant Michelle dealt with such a life-changing injury 21:43

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Young mother of two Michelle Dowsett suffered a shocking and confronting accident that stunned first responders. Michelle’s rare and life-threatening scalp injury required fast action to save not just her, but her unborn baby’s life as well! **** We hope you enjoyed this special episode, which we’ve shared from our incredible archive of 140 Flying …