Rural Queensland Today with Ben Dobbin

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By: 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.

Dobbo Chats – Cattle industry status (24 February)
Yesterday at 12:00 AM

Ben talks about issues affecting the cattle industry, including the tick line


Sean Dillon, Gregory MP – Rains, agriculture, cattle ticks (24 February)
Yesterday at 12:00 AM

Gregory MP Sean Dillon talks to Ben about weather, cattle ticks, and other issues affecting western Queensland


Tim Bale, EastAUSmilk – Dairy Industry Growth Plan (24 February)
Yesterday at 12:00 AM

EastAUSmilk President Tim Bale talks to Ben about the Dairy Industry Growth Plan


Danny Sheehan, Sheehan Events – Rural flights (24 February)
Yesterday at 12:00 AM

Danny Sheehan from Longreach talks to Ben about QANTAS cancelling a flight because of lack of a pilot, and wider issues with rural routes


FULL SHOW 24th FEBRUARY 2026
Yesterday at 12:00 AM

Rural Queensland Today, full show, Tuesday 24th February: Sean Dillon, Tim Bale, Danny Sheehan.


FULL SHOW 20th FEBRUARY 2026
Last Friday at 12:00 AM

Rural Queensland Today, full show, Tuesday 20th February: Susan McDonald, Matt Beard, Kathy Duff


Sen Susan McDonald (1) - Land clearing laws (20 February)
Last Friday at 12:00 AM

Sen Susan McDonald talks to Ben about latest federal land clearing laws


Sen Susan McDonald (2) - Immigration (20 February)
Last Friday at 12:00 AM

Susan McDonald and Ben continue their chat, turning to taxation and immigration


Kathy Duff, South Burnett Mayor - Renewables (20 February)
Last Friday at 12:00 AM

South Burnett RC Mayor Kathy Duff talks to Ben about renewable policies


Matt Beard, RBV Rural – Weather, other issues (21 February)
Last Friday at 12:00 AM

Matt Beard from RBV Rural talks to Ben about the rain around the Central Highlands, and issues around the cattle industry


FULL SHOW 18th FEBRUARY 2026
02/18/2026

Rural Queensland Today, full show, Wednesday 18th February: David Janetzski, Alyson Shepherd, Cyril Close, Jacinta Dubojski


Cyril Close, TopX Roma – Maranoa rainfall (18 February)
02/18/2026

Cyril Close from TopX Roma talks to Ben about the rainfall around the Maranoa and other cattle issues


Jacinta Dubojski, Just Another Girl – Bullying and mental health (18 February)
02/18/2026

Founder of Just Another Girl, Jacinta Dubojski, talks to Ben about what inspired her to start her foundation, and promoting mental health for women


David Janetzski, Queensland Treasurer – Copper String (18 February)
02/18/2026

Toowoomba South MP and Queensland Treasurer David Janetzski talks to Ben about the progress on the Copper String Project


Alyson Shepherd, Norma May Honey – AgriFutures Rural Women’s Award finalist (18 February)
02/18/2026

Alyson Shepherd from Norma May Honey talks about her work and her nomination for the Qld Rural Women’s Award


Dobbo Chats – State of Origin changes (17 February)
02/17/2026

Ben talks about the changes to the eligibility rules for State of Origin


FULL SHOW 17th FEBRUARY 2026
02/17/2026

Rural Queensland Today, full show, Tuesday 17th February: Kieran Cooke, Tim Lee, Riley Kerr


Tim Lee – Tree of Life Award Winner (17 February)
02/17/2026

Tim Lee talks to Ben about the Tree of Life Lachy Hughes Foundation Award


Kieran Cooke – Tara Wind Farm (17 February)
02/17/2026

Farmer Kieran Cooke talks to Ben about safety questions about the Tara wind farm


Riley Kerr – Flood Relief Luncheon postponed (17 February)
02/17/2026

Riley Kerr talks to Ben about the postponement of the 2026 Flood Relief Luncheon


FULL SHOW 16th FEBRUARY 2026
02/16/2026

Rural Queensland Today, full show, Monday 16th February: Rob Katter, Jum Best, Rick Britton, Tara Castle


Robbie Katter – Local league, state politics (16 February)
02/16/2026

KAP Leader and Traeger MP Robbie Katter talks to Ben about issues including Mt Isa rugby league, and state politics


Tara Castle, Queensland Gives – Photo Challenge (16 February)
02/16/2026

Queensland Gives CEO Tara Castle talks to Ben about the launch of their Photo Challenge “For the love of Queensland”


Rick Britton, Boulia Shire Mayor – Boulia Shire update (16 February)
02/16/2026

Boulia Mayor Rick Britton talks to Ben about the latest in Boulia Shire, including roads, water, and other infrastructure


Jaime (Jum) Best, Rural Women Unite – Qld Rural Women’s Award finalist (16 February)
02/16/2026

Jum Best from Rural Women Unite talks about her work and her nomination for the Qld Rural Women’s Award


Tom Boyle, Longreach Ilfracombe Tigers – Longreach 9s (13 February)
02/13/2026

President of the Longreach Ilfracombe Tigers RL Tom Boyle talks to Ben about this weekend’s 9s tournament in Longreach


Matt Beard, RBT Rural – Central Highlands sales (13 February)
02/13/2026

Matt Beard from RBT Rural talks to Ben abut the latest sale results around the Central Highlands


Sen Susan McDonald (2) – Federal agricultural policies (13 February)
02/13/2026

Sen Susan McDonald continues to talk to Ben about Federal agricultural policies


FULL SHOW 13th FEBRUARY 2026
02/13/2026

Rural Queensland Today, full show, Friday 13th February: Susan McDonald, Matt Beard, Tom Boyle


Sen Susan McDonald (1) – New Coalition (13 February)
02/13/2026

Sen Susan McDonald talks to Ben about the new Coalition agreement, and federal issues including taxation


All Breeds sale results (11 February)
02/11/2026

Ben goes through sale results from the All Breeds sale


Graham Park, Shooters Union Association– Queensland’s new gun laws (11 February)
02/11/2026

Shooters Union Association President Graham Park talks to Ben about the new Queensland gun laws


Cyril Close, TopX Roma – Sale results (11 February)
02/11/2026

TopX Roma principal Sean Dillon talks to Ben about results from yesterday’s sale in Roma


FULL SHOW 11th FEBRUARY 2026
02/11/2026

Rural Queensland Today, full show, Wednesday 11th February: Sean Dillon, Cyril Close, Graham Park


Sean Dillon, Gregory MP – New gun laws (11 February)
02/11/2026

Gregory MP Sean Dillon talks to Ben about the new gun laws in Queensland


Dobbo Chats – MP crosses floor, rain predictions (11 February)
02/11/2026

Ben talks about an MP crossing the floor in the Queensland parliament, and predictions of rain this week


James Horwill – Queensland Reds Hall of Fame (10 February)
02/10/2026

Ben previews the Pacific Super Rugby season by playing an interview with new Hall of Famer James Horwill


Dobbo Chats – School violence (10 February)
02/10/2026

Ben talks about the violence that is happening in our schools


David Littleproud - New Coalition agreement (10 February)
02/10/2026

Maranoa MP and Nationals Leader David Littleproud talks to Ben about the new Coalition agreement, and what happens from here


FULL SHOW 10th FEBRUARY 2026
02/10/2026

Rural Queensland Today, full show, Tuesday 10th February: David Littleproud, Angie Nesbit, Robbie Katter, James Horwill