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.
Brendan Taylor, AgForce – Grains market (20 May)
AgForce Grains President Brendan Taylor talks to Ben about the current season
Tim Horan – Rugby chat (20 May)
Tim Horan brings Ben up to date with what’s happening in Super Rugby, and with the Wallabies
Cr Kate Peddle, Flinders Mayor – Flinders Shire update (20 May)
Kate Peddle, Flinders Shire Mayor, talks to Ben about events and issues in the shire
FULL SHOW 20th MAY 2026
Rural Queensland Today, full show, Thursday 20th May: Kate Peddle, Tim Horan, Cody Close, Brian Courtice, Brendan Taylor
Cody Close, TopX Roma – Roma cattle sales (20 May)
Cody Close from TopX Roma talks to Ben about the cattle sales
Brian Courtice – The federal government and the Budget (20 May)
Former MP and trade unionist Brian Courtice talks to Ben about the latest actions of the federal government
Steve Nowakovski – Wind farm opposition (19 May)
Nature photographer Steven Nowakovksi explains to Ben his change of heart on windfarms
Origin 2026 – Sam Walker, Max Plath (19 May)
Ben talks to Queensland Origin players Sam Walker and Max Plath
FULL SHOW 19th MAY 2026
Rural Queensland Today, full show, Tuesday 19th May - Romy Carey, Kenneth Wagner, Steve Nowaskovski
Kenneth Wagner – New hotel in Mooloolaba (19 May)
Kenneth Wagner talks to Ben about his new venture in Mooloolaba
Dobbo Chats – Nolan Meats sale (19 May)
Ben talks about the sale of Nolan Meats to Hewitt’s
Romy Carey, Northern Territory Cattlemen’s Association – Court Decision on compensation (19 May)
Romy Carey from the NT Cattlemen’s Association talks to Ben about the implications of the High Court decision on compensation for live trade
FULL SHOW 18 MAY 2026
Rural Queensland Today, full show, Monday 18th May: Peter Badel, Tony Perrett, Mark Harvey Sutton, Shane McCarthy
Mark Harvey Sutton, Livestock Export Council – Court decision on compensation (18 May)
Livestock Export Council CEO Mark Harvey Sutton talks to Ben about the Federal Court decision affecting compensation claims
Shane McCarthy, AgForce – Court decision's effects on cattle producers (18 May)
AgForce President Shane McCarthy talks to Ben about that court decision as it effects cattlemen in Northern Australia
Tony Perrett, Primary Industries – Federal decisions affecting Queensland ag producers (18 May)
Primary Industries Minister Tony Perrett talks to Ben about several federal government decisions negatively affecting Qld primary producers
Peter Badel – Queensland State of Origin squad announced (18 May)
Courier-Mail Rugby League writer Peter Badel talks to Ben about the Queensland squad for the first game of the State of Origin
FULL SHOW 15th MAY 2026
Rural Queensland Today, full show, Friday 15th May: Susan McDonald, Matt Beard, Jim Willmott
Sen Susan McDonald (1) – Budget, Farrer result (15 May)
Sen Susan McDonald talks to Ben about the latest budget, and the result of the Farrer by-election
Jim Willmott, Property Rights Australia – Roma conference, EPBC issues (15 May)
Jim Willmott, Property Rights Australia Vice Chairperson, talks to Ben about their conference coming up in Roma next weekend
Dobbo Chats – Women’s Origin SOO 2 result (15 May)
Ben talks about the Women’s State of Origin result from last night in Brisbane
Susan McDonald (2) – Farrer (15 May)
Sen Susan McDonald and Ben continue their chat about the implications of the Farrer election
Matt Beard, RBV Rural – Sales results (15 May)
Matt Beard from RBV Rural talks to Ben about sale results from the Central Highlands
Robbie Katter, Taeger MP (2) – Housing (14 May)
Robbie Katter and Ben continue their chat, turning to housing
Jim Willmott, Property Rights Australia – Roma conference (14 May)
Jim Willmott, Property Rights Australia Vice Chairperson, talks to Ben about their conference coming up in Roma next weekend
Robbie Katter, Traeger MP (1) – Budget, Parliament report (14 May)
KAP Leader and Traeger MP Robbie Katter talks about the Federal budget, and Qld state issues being discussed in Parliament, including the fishing industry
Ariat NRL Tips - Round 11 (14 May)
Ben gives his tips for the Super Round
FULL SHOW 14th MAY 2026
Rural Queensland Today, full show, Thursday 14th May: Robbie Katter, Ian Giles, Jim Willmott
FULL SHOW 13th MAY 2026
Rural Queensland Today, full show, Wednesday 13th May: Sean Dillon, Cody Close, Ian Giles
Dobbo Chats – The budget and Queensland (13 May)
Ben gives his opinion about the budget’s effect on Queensland
Sean Dillon, Gregory MP (1) – Budget assessment (13 May)
Gregory MP Sean Dillon talks to Ben about the Budget handed down last night
Sean Dillon, Gregery MP (2) – Rail strike (13 May)
Sean Dillon and Ben continue their chat, turning to potential strike action this weekend
Cody Close, TopX Roma – Sales report (13 May)
Cody Close from TopX Roma talks to Ben about the Roma Sales
Ian Giles, Great Northern – The Great Shout (13 May)
Ian Giles from Great Northern Brewery talks to Ben about revival of The Great Shout this weekend, in support of rural aid
Sen Pauline Hanson, ONP Leader – Farrer results (12 May)
ONP Leader Sen Pauline Hanson talks to Ben about the future of One Nation in light of their first win of a lower house seat
Colin Boyce, Flynn MP (1) - Farrer by-election results (12 May)
Flynn MP Colin Boyce talks to Ben about the Farrer by-election
Dobbo Chats - Inland rail (12 May)
Ben talks about the status of the inland rail project
Colin Boyce (2) – Federal budget speculation (12 May)
Colin Boyce and Ben turn their attention to speculation about the budget
Ben Teo, Origin assistant coach - SOO preview (12 May)
Newly-appointed Queensland State of Origin assistant coach Ben Teo talks to Ben about the upcoming series
FULL SHOW 12th MAY 2026
Rural Queensland Today, full show, Tuesday 12th May: Colin Boyce, Ben Yeo, Pauline Hanson
