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.
Sean Dillon, Gregory MP – Young Auctioneers, rural issues (5 August)
Gregory MP Sean Dillon talks to Ben about the Young Auctioneers Competition, as well as other issues affecting rural Queensland
FULL SHOW 5th AUGUST 2026
Rural Queensland Today, full show, Wednesday 5th August: Sean Dillon, Matt Beard, Jim Willmott, Carl Warren
Carl Warren, TopX Roma – Sale results (5 August)
Carl Warren from TopX Roma takes Ben through sale results from Roma Sales
Matt Beard, RBV Rural – Sale results (5 August)
RBV Rural’s Matt Beard talks to Ben about latest sales in the Central Highlands
Jim Willmott, Property Rights Australia – South Burnett wind farm plans (5 August)
RPA’s Jim Willmott talks to Ben around property issues in the South Burnett
Dobbo Chats – Bob Montgomery (5 August)
Ben pays tribute to cycling fund raiser Bob Montgomery
David Littleproud, Maranoa MP - Renewables (4 August)
Maranoa MP David Littleproud talks to Ben about issues around renewable projects in his electorate
FULL SHOW 4th AUGUST 2026
Rural Queensland Today, full show, Tuesday 4th August: David Littleproud, Madeleine Simmons, Grant Statton, Kathy Duff
Madeleine Simmons, Childcare Choices – Issues in childcare (4 August)
Childcare Choices spokesperson Madeleine Simmons talks to Ben about issues in childcare services
Grant Statton, Mort & Co – New fertiliser product (4 August)
Mort & Co Fertiliser CEO Grant Statton talks to Ben about their latest product
Kathy Duff, Mayor SBRC – Wind farm latest (4 August)
SBRC Mayor Kathy Duff talks to Ben about the issues with the local wind farm project
FULL SHOW 3rd AUGUST 2026
Rural Queensland Today, full show, Monday 3rd August: Matt Canavan, Mick Frapell, Tony Dugdell
Tony Dugdell (2) – Windfarm impact on local producers (3 August)
Tony Dugdell and Ben continue their chat on the windfarm project in the South Burnett region
Mick Frapell, Clear Mountain Fairview – Horse breeding season (3 August)
Mick Frapell from Clear Mountain Fairview talks to Ben about the new horse breeding season
Dobbo Chat – NRL Round 22 results (3 August)
Ben looks at the results of Round 22 of the National Rugby League club comp
Sen Matt Canavan, Nationals Leader – One Nation (3 August)
Nationals Leader Matt Canavan talks to Ben about concerns around the rise in popularity of One Nation and other issues
Tony Dugdell (1) – Windfarm impact on local producers (3 August)
Local farmer Tony Dugdell talks to Ben about the possible impact that the windfarm project in the South Burnett will have on local agriculture
Dobbo Chats - Renewables (31 July)
Ben talks about the renewables controversy
Kathy Duff, SBRC Mayor (1) – Windfarm controversies (31 July)
SBRC Mayor Kathy Duff talks to Ben about the controversies around the wind farm in the South Burnett
Meredith Staib, RFDS CEO – RFDS finances (31 July)
Flying Doctors CEO Meredith Staib reports on a good financial year for the Service
FULL SHOW 31st JULY 2026
Rural Queensland Today, full show, Friday 31st July: Susan McDonald, Kathy Duff, Meredith Staib
Kathy Duff, SBRC Mayor (2) – Windfarm controveries (31 July)
Mayor Kathy Duff and Ben continue their chat
Sen Susan McDonald – Primary producers (31 July)
Sen Susan McDonald talks to Ben about the latest issues affecting primary producers
Colin Buckley, Room Motels (2) -SBRC and accommodation providers (30 July)
Colin and Ben continue their chat
FULL SHOW 30th JULY 2026
Rural Queensland Today, full show, Thursday 31th July: Lloyd Hicks, Colin Buckley, David Bobberman
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
Ariat NRL Tips, Round 22 (30 July)
Ben gives his tips for Round 22 of the NRL
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
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
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
FULL SHOW 29th JULY 2026
Rural Queensland Today, full show, Wednesday 29th July: Karyn Bjelke-Petersen, Sally McKeering, Cyril Close, Brad Stenzel, Brendan Taylor
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
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
Cyril Close, TopX Roma – Sale report (29 July)
TopX Principal Cyril Close brings Ben up to date with sale results from Roma
Karyn Bjelke-Petersen – Wind farms (29 July)
Landowner Karyn Bjelke-Petersen talks to Ben about plans for a wind farm in the South Burnett
Marcus Curr – Mt Isa Rodeo (28 July)
Committee Chair Marcus Curr talks to Ben about the upcoming Mt Isa Rodeo
Dobbo Chats – AusAlert test (28 July)
Ben responds to yesterday’s test of the AusAlert system
FULL SHOW 28th JULY 2026
Rural Queensland Today, full show, Tuesday 28th July: Tony Perrett, Marcus Curr, Anna Caldwell
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
Tony Perrett 2 – Ticks, fire ants (28 July)
Tony Perrett and Ben turn their attention to fire ants and cattle ticks
