Rural Queensland Today with Ben Dobbin
If it's an issue affecting rural and regional Queensland, we're talking about it. The show features a range of incredible people and is broadcast weekdays at 9am on the Resonate Broadcasting group of stations.
Colin Buckley, Room Motels (1) -SBRC and accommodation providers (30 July
Colin Buckley from Room Motels talks to Ben about what he says are broken promises from the South Burnett Regional Council
Ariat NRL Tips, Round 22 (30 July)
Ben gives his tips for Round 22 of the NRL
FULL SHOW 30th JULY 2026
Rural Queensland Today, full show, Thursday 31th July: Lloyd Hicks, Colin Buckley, David Bobberman
David Bobberman, CEO, Queensland Seafood Industries Assoc – Fishing bans (30 July)
QSIA CEO Davd Bobbberman talks to Ben about new fishing bans in Queensland waters
Lloyd Hicks, AgForce – Tick line announcement from the Qld Government (30 July)
AgForce Cattle President Lloyd Hicks talks to Ben about the latest announcement from the State Government about the Tick Line
Colin Buckley, Room Motels (2) -SBRC and accommodation providers (30 July)
Colin and Ben continue their chat
FULL SHOW 29th JULY 2026
Rural Queensland Today, full show, Wednesday 29th July: Karyn Bjelke-Petersen, Sally McKeering, Cyril Close, Brad Stenzel, Brendan Taylor
Brendan Taylor, AgForce Grains – Season report (29 July)
AgForce Grains President Brendan Taylor keeps Ben up to date with a look at the current season
Sally McKeering, Alpha Brumbies – Fiji tour (29 July)
Alpha Brumbies Secretary Sally McKeering talks to Ben about fundraising efforts for the club’s tour to Fiji
Karyn Bjelke-Petersen – Wind farms (29 July)
Landowner Karyn Bjelke-Petersen talks to Ben about plans for a wind farm in the South Burnett
Cyril Close, TopX Roma – Sale report (29 July)
TopX Principal Cyril Close brings Ben up to date with sale results from Roma
Brad Stenzel, Farmers Choice Meats – Led Steer sale (29 July)
Brad Stenzel from Farmers Choice Meats talks to Ben ahead of the Led Steer sale and other events at the Ekka
Tony Perrett 2 – Ticks, fire ants (28 July)
Tony Perrett and Ben turn their attention to fire ants and cattle ticks
FULL SHOW 28th JULY 2026
Rural Queensland Today, full show, Tuesday 28th July: Tony Perrett, Marcus Curr, Anna Caldwell
Marcus Curr – Mt Isa Rodeo (28 July)
Committee Chair Marcus Curr talks to Ben about the upcoming Mt Isa Rodeo
Anna Caldwell – Rock for the Choppers (28 July)
Anna Caldwell talks to Ben about Rock for the Choppers, a concert to raise funds for LifeFlight in Brisbane around Ekka time
Dobbo Chats – AusAlert test (28 July)
Ben responds to yesterday’s test of the AusAlert system
Qld Ag Minister Tony Perrett 1 – Bird flu (28 July)
Queensland Agriculture Minister Tony Perrett talks to Ben about a case of bird flu detected in Queensland
FULL SHOW 27th JULY 2026
Rural Queensland Today, full show, Monday 27th July: Colin Boyce, Peter Inmon
Dobbo Chats 2 – A Bjelke-Petersen in ONP (27 July)
Ben talks about Sam Bjelke-Petersen’s endorsement as a candidate for the ONP
Dobbo Chats 1 – Bird flu (27 July)
Ben responds to Tony Perret’s announcement of the detection of a seabird with bird flu on a Queensland beach
Peter Inmon, Ariat – Store opening (27 July)
Peter Inmon from Ariat talks to Ben about the opening of the first branded Ariat store
Colin Boyce, Flynn MP – Political happenings (27 July)
Flynn MP Colin Boyce catches up with Ben talking about current trends in Australian politics
MATT BEARD - RBV RURAL
Matt Beard from RBV Rural. Emerald Combined Agents cattle market sale.
ROSS PERSHOUSE
Ben talks with Ross Pershouse who is one of the organiser’s of the Bunderberg rally to be held on the 8th August with the theme of - ‘Labor Must Go’
JP LAKE - SHINE LAWYERS
Ben and JP discuss the pending visit of Shine Lawyers to Western Queensland and the companies 50years service to the community.
Ben's Editorial for 24.7.26
Ben discusses the inclusion of the PNG Chiefs into the NRL
Senetor Susan McDonald
Ben and the Senator discuss issuesfacing regional farming communities.
Ariat NRL Tips – Round 21 (23 July)
Ben gives his tips for Round 21 of the NRL
Cathy White, Winton Mayor – Camel racing, shire update (23 July)
Winton Mayor Cathy White talks to Ben about what’s happening in Winton Shire, including camel racing
FULL SHOW 23rd JULY 2026
Rural Queensland Today, full show, Thursday 23rd July: Tim Nicholls, Cathy White, Brett Guest, Dave Maiden
Brett Guest, Clunie Range – Upcoming sale (PAID) (23 July)
Clunie Range principal Brett Guests talks to Ben about their upcoming sale (PAID)
Dave Maiden – QRL Country Week (23 July)
QRL State Competitions Manager Dave Maiden talks to Ben about this weekend’s events for Country Week
Tim Nicholls, Health Minister – Regional health (23 July)
Health Minister and Clayfield MP Tim Nicholls talks to Ben about changes being made for regional health systems
Justin Dickens, JAD Speckle Park – Upcoming sale (PAID) (22 July)
JAD Speckle Park stud principal Justin Dickens talks to Ben ahead of their upcoming sale (PAID)
Andrew Watts LJC President – Country racing update (22 July)
Race caller and Longreach Jockey Club President Andrew ‘Wattsy’ Watts talks to Ben about upcoming events on the country racing calendar.
Cyril Close, TopX Roma – Cattle sale (22 July)
TopX Roma Principal Cyril Close keeps Ben up to date with sale results from Roma
Mark Duckworth, Festival Director - Groundwater Country Music (22 July)
Groundwater Country Music Festival Director Mark Duckworth talks to Ben about their upcoming event on the Gold Coast
FULL SHOW 22nd JULY 2026
Rural Queensland Today, full show, Wednesday 22nd July: Luke Radford, Mark Duckworth, Cyril Close, Justin Dickens, Andrew Watts
Luke Radford, Homestead Ag – Rural banking issues (22 July)
Luke Radford from Homestead Ag talks to Ben about banks and their attitude towards the rural sector
