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 18th SEPTEMBER 2026
Rural Queensland Today, full show, Friday 18th September - Susan McDonald, Peter Badel, Matt Beard
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
Sen Susan McDonald (2) – Federal issues
Sen McDonald and Ben continue their chat
Sen Susan McDonald (1) – Federal issues (18 September)
Sen Susan McDonald talks to Ben about the latest on Federal issues
Peter Badel – NRL news (18 September)
Courier-Mail NRL journalist Peter Badel talks to Ben about the finals and other issues
FULL SHOW 17th SEPTEMBER 2026
Rural Queensland Today, full show, Thursday 17th September: Glen Kelly, Jim Willmott
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
Jim Willmott, PRA CEO – Moa Creek (17 September)
PRA CEO Jim Willmott talks to Ben about issues around the Moa Creek wind farm
Dobbo Chats - NRL (17 September)
Ben talks about NRL Finals and expansion plans
Glenn Kelly, MP Mirani (2) – Other issues (17 September)
Glen Kelly and Ben continue their chat, turning to wider state issues
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 (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
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
Kate Peddle, Flinders Mayor – Shire update (15 September)
Flinders Shire Mayor Kate Peddle talks to Ben about the latest issues and developments the Shire
Dobbo chats – One Nation (15 September)
Ben talks about One Nation policy announcements and other issues
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
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
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
FULL SHOW 11th SEPTEMBER 2026
Rural Queensland Today, full show, Friday 11th September: Susan McDonald, Adam Kratzman, Matt Beard, Paton Fitzsimons
Paton Fitzsimons, Ray White Dalby - Queensland property sales (11 September)
Paton Fitzsimons from Ray White Dalby takes Ben through latest property sales around Queensland
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
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
Adam Kratzman, Barambah Machinery – Open Day at Murgon (11 September)
Adam Kratzman talks to Ben about Barambah Machinery’s Open Day in Murgon tomorrow
FULL SHOW 10th SEPTEMBER 2026
Rural Queensland Today, full show, Thursday 10th September: Pauline Hanson, Spencer Morgan, Jack Bostock, Ben Hindmarsh
Dobbo chats – NRL tips, Jack Bostock (10 September)
Ben talks to the Dolphins’ Jack Bostock ,and gives his tips for the first week of NRL finals
Ben Hindmarsh, Jim Hindmarsh and Sons – Southern markets (10 September)
Ben Hindmarsh from Jim Hindmarsh and Sons talks Ben through what’s happening in southern cattle markets
Spencer Morgan, The Grove – Sale preview (10 September)
Spencer Morgan from The Grove talks to Ben about their online sale happening today
Sen Pauline Hanson – One Nation and current Australian politics
Sen Pauline Hanson, Leader of One Nation, talks to Ben about their current popularity and the issues driving it
Brian Kaddatz, Merrindale Gelbvieh – Sale preview (9 September)
Brian Kaddatz from Merrindale Gelbvieh Stud talks to Ben about their upcoming sale
Dobbo chats – Olympic Rowing (9 September)
Ben talks about the continuing discussion over the rowing venue for the Olympics
FULL SHOW 9th SEPTEMBER 2026
Rural Queensland Today, full show, Wednesday 9th September: Chris Todd, Brian Kaddatz, Peter Badel, Cody Close
Chris Todd, Elder CQ – Noel Hamilton (9 September)
Chris Todd, Elders CQ Livestock Manager and Ben pay tribute to Noel Hamilton
Peter Badel – Week 1 NRL finals preview (9 September)
Peter Badel from the Courier-Mail and Ben talk about the first week of the NRL finals
Cody Close, TopX Roma – Roma cattle sale report (9 September)
Cody Close from TopX Roma takes Ben through the results from yesterday’s cattle sales
Brian Courtice – Overregulation in Australia (7 September)
Former politician and trade unionist Brian Courtice talks to Ben about what is holding Australia back
