When transport company owners, Ella Reindler and her husband Dave, set out on ‘one last trucking trip’ from Perth to the remote Kimberley, they knew it would likely be their last road trip together as a couple, before their new baby arrived. Bu

#79 Shirley was found unconscious next to her campbed.

Dec 20th, 2023 38m 24s

Shirley is an avid traveller, and as a single older woman, she does not shy away from 4WD tours in some of the remotest parts of South Australia and Northern Territory. She was out on a tag-about tour and had been feeling good all day but as t

#72 How did Steve survive a severe stroke while driving on a remote road?

Oct 26th, 2023 39m 26s

Steve Mogridge was driving his work vehicle between townships in country Western Australia when he lost all sensation and control of the left side of this body. Listen to him recount his story on that highway and how he managed to get to help

#69 Emma's son was sleeping when a snake attempted to eat him

Apr 12th, 2023 46m 52s

Living in far north Queensland is not for the faint of heart. Emma Jackson lives on Wolverton Station on Cape York Peninsula and in this podcast she talks to what occurred when a guest had a 'widow-maker' heart attack and how her life was saved

#64 Heat and dehydration has stopped Richard's heart 8 times...

Mar 8th, 2023 41m 36s

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 les

#41 How did they discover and save Peter, when he suffered a crippling stroke?

Jun 22nd, 2022 37m 46s

On arriving on his remote island property, Peter Woolford became acutely unwell and collapsed with a stroke, paralysed on the kitchen floor and unable to reach the landline to call for help.+++Thanks so much for listening to the Flying Docto

#30 Why did 9 year old Jake collapse at the tail end of a soccer game and stop breathing?

Oct 14th, 2021 28m 31s

Bundaberg warmth. Wide expansive sports field. Parents and friends gather on sidelines watching 9-yr olds compete. Jake feels tired and asks to come off – but then collapses and turns blue, struggling to breathe...+++Thanks so much for listen

#29 What does a train driver, an earth-shattering headache and a bicycle have in common?

Oct 7th, 2021 33m 16s

Green regional New South Wales. Stunning rolling hills and picturesque valleys. But Terence knows something is terribly wrong when the pain in his head becomes indescribable…+++Thanks so much for listening to the Flying Doctor Podcast. It is

#24 How did passengers save the life of Patrick on a commercial flight?

Aug 26th, 2021 24m 57s

Perth airport. Commercial flight ready. A late passenger dashes in, stressed and sweating. He sinks into his seat but then goes into a seizure and his heart stops. Ben Maher and other passengers, jump into action…+++Thanks so much for listeni

#11 How did baby Calvary scare her parents before she was even born?

May 6th, 2021 35m 5s

Quiet suburban street. Birth plan in the ready. Heart surgeon booked and ready to care for the newborn when she arrives - but Calvary has other plans and arrives 5 weeks early...+++Thanks so much for listening to the Flying Doctor Podcast. It

#9 How did David do CPR on himself to stay alive?

Apr 22nd, 2021 43m 51s

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

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