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 28th NOVEMBER 2025
Rural Queensland Today, full show, Friday 28th November: Susan McDonald, Shane McCarthy
Shane McCarthy, President AgForce – New environmental legislation (28 November)
AgForce President Shane McCarthy talks to Ben about his reaction to the environmental legislation
Dobbo Chats – Barnaby Joyce resignation (28 November)
Ben gives his reaction to Barnaby Joyce’s late announcement that he is resigning from the National Party to sit on the crossbench
Sen Susan McDonald (1) – Barnaby resignation, win in the senate (28 November)
Sen Susan McDonald talks to Ben about Joyce’s announcement, and a win for the LNP in the senate
Sen Susan McDonald (2) – New environmental legislation (28 November)
Susan McDonald and Ben talks about the environmental legislation that was passed yesterday
Danielle Griffin, FRRR - Latest developments (27 November)
Danielle Griffin from Foundation for Rural and Regional Renewal talks about their ongoing work and grants
FULL SHOW 27th NOVEMBER 2025
Rural Queensland Today, full show, Thursday 27th November: Robbie Katter, Terry Ryan, Danielle Griffin
Robbie Katter (2) – Western Queensland issues (27 November)
Robbie Katter continues his chat with Ben about ongoing issues affecting rural and regional Queensland
Robbie Katter (1) – Hinchinbrook by-election (27 November)
KAP Leader and Traeger MP Robbie Katter talks to Ben ahead of this weekend’s Hinchinbrook by-election
Terry Ryan – Dalby cattle sales (27 November)
Dalby auctioneer Terry Ryan talks to Ben about the huge numbers and results from the sale yesterday
Greg Campell, Cloncurry mayor – Copper mine announcement (26 November)
Cloncurry Mayor Greg Campbell talks to Ben about yesterday’s announcement
Cyril Close, TopX Roma – Cattle sale report (26 November) [PAID]
TopX Roma Principal Cyril Close talks to Ben about yesterday’s sales in Roma [PAID]
Dobbo Chats – Teachers’ Strike (26 November)
Ben talks about reactions to yesterday teachers’ strike
FULL SHOW 26th NOVEMBER 2025
Rural Queensland Today, full show, Wednesday 26th November: Dale Last, Cyril Close, Greg Campbell, Dave Donaghy
Dave Donaghy, CEO Broncos – New logo (26 November)
Broncos CEO Dave Donaghy talks to Ben about the club’s new logo and other issues
Dale Last, Qld Resources Minister – Copper mine in Cloncurry (26 November)
Qld Resources Minister Dale Last talks to Ben about announcement with the Cloncurry copper mine
FULL SHOW 25th NOVEMBER 2025
Rural Queensland Today, full show, Tuesday 25th November: Cresta Richardson, Andrew Wilcox, Roger Hill
Andrew Wilcox, MP Dawson - Federal politics (25 November)
Dawson MP Andrew Wilcox talks to Ben about the Federal government’s attitude towards rural voters
Cresta Richardson, QTU – Teacher’s strike (25 November)
Cresta Richardson, QTU – Teacher’s strike
Dobbo Chats – Wind turbines (25 November)
Ben talks about the latest revelation with wind turbines
Roger Hill PRP – Property Sales (25 November)
Roger Hill from PRP talks to Ben about the current property market
Sen Susan McDonald – National Ag Day, Australian agriculture (21 November)
Sen Susan McDonald talks to Ben about the importance of faming to Australia and what’s happening in the ag industry at the moment
Matt Beard, RBV Rural – Emerald sales report (21 November)
Matt Beard from RBV Rural talks to Ben about the latest sales around the Central Highlands
Paton Fitzsimons, Ray White Rural – Property Sales (21 November)
Paton Fitzsimons from Ray White Rural Dalby talks to Ben about the current property market
Anna Johnson, Mort & Co – Grazing products (21 November)
Anna Johnson from Mort & Co talks about her work in grazing products with the company, and the work they do with the cattle industry
FULL SHOW 21st NOVEMBER 2025
Rural Queensland Today, full show, Friday 21st November: Susan McDonald, Matt Beard, Anna Johnson, Paton Fitzsimons
Carl Rackemann – Ashes preview (20 November)
Former Australian fast bowler Carl Rackemann previews the Ashes with Ben
FULL SHOW 20th NOVEMBER 2025
Rural Queensland Today, full show, Thursday 20th November: Sean Dillon, Carl Rackemann, Luke Bradnam, Andrew Smith
Sean Dillon, Gregory MP – This week in Parliament
Gregory MP Sean Dillon talks to Ben about the teachers’ strike, and what’s happening in Parliament
Luke Bradnam - Weather (20 November)
Channel 9 Weatherman Luke Bradnam talks to Ben about the current weather forecast for Queensland
Andrew Smith, Western Downs Mayor – Pest management (20 November)
Western Downs Mayor Andrew Smith talks to Ben about the successes of their ongoing pest management program, particularly with wild pigs
Dobbo Chats – News (19 November)
Ben talks about accusations made against the state government, and the upcoming teachers’ strike
FULL SHOW 19th NOVEMBER 2025
Rural Queensland Today, full show, Wednesday 19th November: Nick Dametto, Cyril Close, Shane McCarthy
Shane McCarthy, AgForce President – 2025 Producer of the Year announcement (19 November)
AgForce President Shane McCarthy talks to Ben about the 2025 Producer of the Year, and other issues
Cyril Close, TopX Roma – Roma cattle market results (19 November) (PAID)
TopX Principal Cyril Close talks to Ben about trends in the cattle sales in Roma (PAID)
Nick Dametto – Townsville mayor (19 November)
New Townsville mayor and former MP Hinchinbrook Nick Dametto talks to Ben after his win
Margo Andre, CEO Pork Australia (17 November)
Pork Australia CEO Margo Andre talks to Ben about the latest in the pork industry
Jason Matthews - Introduction (17 November)
New show host Jason Matthews talks to Ben
FULL SHOW 17th NOVEMBER 2025
Rural Queensland Today, full show, Monday 14th November: Robbie Katter, Margo Andre, Jason Matthews, Linda Louttit
Linda Louttit – RFDS donation (17 November)
RFDS Rockhampton Volunteer Auxiliary president Linda Louttit talks to Ben about the funding they have raised for the Flying Doctors
