Rural Queensland Today with Ben Dobbin

Rural Queensland Today, full show, Tuesday 26th May: Andrew Martin, Justine Christersen, Justin Choveaux, Mike Geurin

National Farmers Federation CEO Mike Geurin talks to Ben about his new role, and the issues and challenges facing ag in Australia

Ben talks about the appointment of Andrew Cripps by the Crisafulli government

RFBAQ Justin Choveaux GM talks to Ben about changes in fire insurance facing rural Queenslanders

Blackall Mayor Andrew Martin talks to Ben ahead of the Bush Councils meeting in Longreach

Justine Christersen talks to Ben about the continuing fight for an increase in travel allowance for medical travel

Rural Queensland Today, full show, Monday 25th May: Sean Dillon, Matt Ballin, Simon Irwin

Qld State of Origin Assistant Coach Matt Ballin talks to Ben ahead of Game 1 of the Series

Ben looks at news from overseas and locally

Gregory MP Sean Dillon talks to Ben about the Property Rights Australia meeting in Roma on the weekend, and other state issues

Beef Australia CEO Simon Irwin talks to Ben about issues in the industry as the planning is underway for Beef Week 2027

South Burnett Shire Mayor Kathy Duff talks to Ben about concerns about renewable projects in the shire

Ben gives his tips for NRL Round 12, and talks about Jai Arrow’s announcement

Sen Susan McDonald talks to Ben about the Federal governments energy policies and the effect on investments

Rural Queensland Today, full show, Thursday 21st May: Kathy Duff, Susan McDonald

Tim Horan brings Ben up to date with what’s happening in Super Rugby, and with the Wallabies

Cody Close from TopX Roma talks to Ben about the cattle sales

AgForce Grains President Brendan Taylor talks to Ben about the current season

Rural Queensland Today, full show, Thursday 20th May: Kate Peddle, Tim Horan, Cody Close, Brian Courtice, Brendan Taylor

Kate Peddle, Flinders Shire Mayor, talks to Ben about events and issues in the shire

Former MP and trade unionist Brian Courtice talks to Ben about the latest actions of the federal government

Ben talks to Queensland Origin players Sam Walker and Max Plath

Nature photographer Steven Nowakovksi explains to Ben his change of heart on windfarms

Rural Queensland Today, full show, Tuesday 19th May - Romy Carey, Kenneth Wagner, Steve Nowaskovski

Romy Carey from the NT Cattlemen’s Association talks to Ben about the implications of the High Court decision on compensation for live trade

Kenneth Wagner talks to Ben about his new venture in Mooloolaba

Ben talks about the sale of Nolan Meats to Hewitt’s

Livestock Export Council CEO Mark Harvey Sutton talks to Ben about the Federal Court decision affecting compensation claims

AgForce President Shane McCarthy talks to Ben about that court decision as it effects cattlemen in Northern Australia

Courier-Mail Rugby League writer Peter Badel talks to Ben about the Queensland squad for the first game of the State of Origin

Primary Industries Minister Tony Perrett talks to Ben about several federal government decisions negatively affecting Qld primary producers

Rural Queensland Today, full show, Monday 18th May: Peter Badel, Tony Perrett, Mark Harvey Sutton, Shane McCarthy

Rural Queensland Today, full show, Friday 15th May: Susan McDonald, Matt Beard, Jim Willmott

Sen Susan McDonald talks to Ben about the latest budget, and the result of the Farrer by-election

Sen Susan McDonald and Ben continue their chat about the implications of the Farrer election

Jim Willmott, Property Rights Australia Vice Chairperson, talks to Ben about their conference coming up in Roma next weekend

Ben talks about the Women’s State of Origin result from last night in Brisbane

Matt Beard from RBV Rural talks to Ben about sale results from the Central Highlands

Robbie Katter and Ben continue their chat, turning to housing

KAP Leader and Traeger MP Robbie Katter talks about the Federal budget, and Qld state issues being discussed in Parliament, including the fishing industry