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.
FULL SHOW 22nd SEPTEMBER 2026
Rural Queensland Today, full show, Tuesday 22nd September: Andrew Smith, Tim Horan, Andrew Watts
Dobbo chats -Cairns mayor controversy (22 September)
Ben chats around a controversial time for Cairns mayor Amy Eden
Andrew Smith, Western Downs mayor – Dalby data site (22 September)
Western Downs mayor Andrew Smith talks to Ben about local reactions to a proposed data centre in Dalby.
Tim Horan – Rugby update (22 September)
Rugby pundit Tim Horan brings Ben up to date on what’s happening in local and international rugby
Andrew Watts – Country Cups Challenge (22 September)
Country caller Andrew Watts talks to Ben about the Country Cups Challenge
Mike Guerin, NFF CEO – Immigration numbers and workers (21 September)
Mike Guerin CEO National Farmers Federation talks to Ben about the effect on primary industries from cuts to immigration numbers
FULL SHOW 21st SEPTEMBER 2026
Rural Queensland Today, full show, Monday 21st September: David Littleproud, Kelly Vea Vea, Mike Geurin
Kelly Vea Vea, Isaac Mayor (1) – Facing the state government (21 September)
Isaac Mayor Kelly Vea Vea talks to Ben about her talks with State Government ministers over the Glendon issue
David Littleproud, Maranoa MP – Immigration issues (21 September)
Maranoa MP David Littleproud talks to Ben about how immigration issues are affecting ag worker numbers
Kelly Vea Vea, Isaac Mayor (3) - Renewables (21 September)
Kelly Vea Vea and Ben finish their chat, turning to renewables
Kelly Vea Vea, Isaac Mayor (2) - Royalties (21 September)
Kelly Vea Vea and Ben turn their attention to the royalty issues and how it effects local businesses and communities
FULL SHOW 18th SEPTEMBER 2026
Rural Queensland Today, full show, Friday 18th September - Susan McDonald, Peter Badel, Matt Beard
Sen Susan McDonald (1) – Federal issues (18 September)
Sen Susan McDonald talks to Ben about the latest on Federal issues
Matt Beard, RBV Rural – Sales reports (18 September)
RBV Rural’s Matt Beard gives Ben the latest sales report from the Central Highlands
Dobbo Chats – Olympic rowing venue approval (18 September)
Ben reacts to the IOC and the international sporting bodies approving the Rockhampton rowing venue
Peter Badel – NRL news (18 September)
Courier-Mail NRL journalist Peter Badel talks to Ben about the finals and other issues
Sen Susan McDonald (2) – Federal issues
Sen McDonald and Ben continue their chat
FULL SHOW 17th SEPTEMBER 2026
Rural Queensland Today, full show, Thursday 17th September: Glen Kelly, Jim Willmott
Dobbo Chats - NRL (17 September)
Ben talks about NRL Finals and expansion plans
Jim Willmott, PRA CEO – Moa Creek (17 September)
PRA CEO Jim Willmott talks to Ben about issues around the Moa Creek wind farm
Glen Kelly, MP Mirani (1) – Moa Creek wind farm (17 September)
Mirani MP Glen Kelly talks to Ben about the approval process for wind farms
Glenn Kelly, MP Mirani (2) – Other issues (17 September)
Glen Kelly and Ben continue their chat, turning to wider state issues
Robbie Katter, KAP Leader, Traeger MP (1) – Mineral resources legislation (16 September)
Traeger MP and KAP Leader Robbie Katter talks to Ben about the latest mineral resources legislation introduced into Parliament
FULL SHOW 16th SEPTEMBER 2026
Rural Queensland Today, full show, Wednesday 16th September: Robbie Katter, Cody Close, Shane McCarthy
Robbie Katter, KAP Leader, Traeger MP (2) – Crocodile numbers (16 September)
Robbie Katter and Ben continue their chat, talking to crocodile numbers and control in North Queensland
Dobbo Chats – Pauline Hanson (16 September)
Ben responds to some of Pauline Hanson’s latest comments
Shane McCarthy, AgForce – Environmental Protection laws (16 September)
AgForce President Shane McCarthy talks to Ben about environmental protection laws, and the effects on agriculture
Cody Close, TopX Roma – Cattle sale report (16 September)
Cody Close from TopX talks to Ben about the cattle sales in Roma yesterday (16 September)
FULL SHOW 15th SEPTEMBER 2026
Rural Queensland Today, full show, Tuesday 15th September: Sean Dillon, Kate Peddle
Sean Dillon, Gregory MP (2) – Kidney Dialysis Facilities (15 September)
Sean Dillon and Ben continue their chat, talking about the kidney dialysis facilities in Emerald
Kate Peddle, Flinders Mayor – Shire update (15 September)
Flinders Shire Mayor Kate Peddle talks to Ben about the latest issues and developments the Shire
Sean Dillon, Gregory MP (1) -Central Highlands primary producers (15 September)
Gregory MP Sean Dillon talks to Ben about the Central Highland producers and promotion of their prouduct
Dobbo chats – One Nation (15 September)
Ben talks about One Nation policy announcements and other issues
FULL SHOW 11th SEPTEMBER 2026
Rural Queensland Today, full show, Friday 11th September: Susan McDonald, Adam Kratzman, Matt Beard, Paton Fitzsimons
Sen Susan McDonald(1) – 9/11, federal issues (11 September)
Sen Susan McDonald talks to Ben about the anniversary of 9/11, and some the federal issues
Sen Susan McDonald (2) – Australian competitiveness on resources (11 September)
Sen Susan McDonald and Ben talk about Australian policies affecting our competitiveness in world markets
Paton Fitzsimons, Ray White Dalby - Queensland property sales (11 September)
Paton Fitzsimons from Ray White Dalby takes Ben through latest property sales around Queensland
Adam Kratzman, Barambah Machinery – Open Day at Murgon (11 September)
Adam Kratzman talks to Ben about Barambah Machinery’s Open Day in Murgon tomorrow
Matt Beard, RBV Rural – Central Highlands sales report (11 September)
RBV’s Matt Beard talks to Ben about latest sale results around the Central Highlands
FULL SHOW 10th SEPTEMBER 2026
Rural Queensland Today, full show, Thursday 10th September: Pauline Hanson, Spencer Morgan, Jack Bostock, Ben Hindmarsh
