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.
Adele Hughes – Lachlan Hughes Foundation latest (27 October)
Adele Hughes from the Lachlan Hughes Foundation talks to Ben about the 2026 program
Sean Dillon Gregory MP (2) – Super cell, buffel grass (27 October)
Sean Dillon and Ben continue their chat, talking about the super cell, and buffel grass
FULL SHOW 27th OCTOBER 2025
Rural Queensland Today, full show Monday 27th October: Sean Dillon, Chris Sizer, Adele Hughes
Chris Sizer – Bulk grain export through Townsville (27 October)
Chris Sizer from Sizer & Cogill talks to Ben his company’s first bulk export through Townsville
Sean Dillon, Gregory MP (1) – One year of Crisafulli government (27 October)
Gregory MP Sean Dillon talks to Ben about the first year of the Crisafulli government
Mac Shann – MAGS Droughtmaster Sale preview (24 October) (rpt) [PAID]
Mac Shann talks to Ben about the upcoming MAGS Droughtmaster sale (rpt) [PAID]
Sen Susan McDonald - Latest issues (24 October)
Sen Susan McDonald talks to Ben about the talks between Trump and Albanese, and other issues
Dobbo Chats – Grain Harvest (24 October)
Ben talks about the grain harvest and prices
Shane McCarthy, President AgForce – Buffel grass (24 October)
AgForce President Shane McCarthy talks to Ben about the latest in the buffel grass issue
FULL SHOW 24th OCTOBER 2025
Rural Queensland Today, full show, Friday 24th October: Susan McDonald, Mac Shann, Shane McCarthy
FULL SHOW 23rd OCTOBER 2025
Rural Queensland Today, full show, Thursday 23rd October: Jake Finlay, Shaun Radnedge
Shaun Radnedge (1) – LGAQ meeting outcomes (23 October)
Murweh Mayor Shaun Radnedge talks to Ben about Murweh’s Butch Lenton Award win for innovation, and the insurance issues
Jake Finlay – Warwick Rodeo (23 October)
Bronco rider world champion Jake Finlay previews this weekend’s Warwick Rodeo with Ben
Dobbo Chats – Buffel Grass (23 October)
Ben talks about the latest developments around buffel grass
Shaun Radnedge (2) – LGAQ meeting outcomes (23 October)
Shaun Radnedge continues his chat with Ben, talking about the Rex sale, and buffel grass
Colin Boyce, Flynn MP – State of the National Party (22 October)
Flynn MP Colin Boyce talks to Ben about the state of National Party, and his own future
FULL SHOW 22nd OCTOBER 2025
Rural Queensland Today, full show, Wednesday 22nd October: Colin Boyce, Cyril Close, Matt Burnett
Dobbo Chats – NRL Broncos news (22 October)
Ben talks about the last news from the Brisbane Broncos (NRL)
LGAQ President Matt Burnett (22 October)
LGAQ President Matt Burnett talks to Ben from the conference on the Gold Coast
Cyril Close, TopX Roma – Cattle Sale report (22 October) [PAID]
Cyril Close from TopX Roma talks to Ben about yesterday’s cattle sale results [PAID]
Robbie Katter (2) – By-election development in Hinchinbrook (21 October)
Robbie Katter and Ben continue their talk, turning to the by-election in Hinchinbrook, the Townsville mayor election, and Barnaby Joyce
Cr John Warton, Richmond Shire Mayor – Income diversity (21 October)
Richmond Mayor John Warton talks to Ben from the LGA meeting on the Gold Coast, where is making a presentation on income diversity
FULL SHOW 21st OCTOBER 2025
Rural Queensland Today, full show, Tuesday 21st October: Robbie Katter, John Warton
Dobbo Chats – Minerals deal with the US (21 October)
Ben talks about the deal between the US and Australia, and Kevin Rudd
Robbie Katter (1) – Indigenous relations in Traeger and Queensland (21 October)
Ben talks about Barnaby Joyce’s announcement he is retiring at the next election
Dobbo Chats – Barnaby Joyce (20 October)
Ben talks about Barnaby Joyce’s announcement he is retiring at the next election
David Littleproud – National Party reaction to Barnaby Joyce’s announement (20 October)
David Littleproud talks to Ben about his reaction to Barnaby Joyce’s announced retirement
FULL SHOW 20th OCTOBER 2025
Rural Queensland Today, full show, Monday 20th October: David Littleproud, Jess and Flynn Noon, Charlie Mort, Tony Rayner
Jess and Flynn Noon – Outback Explorers Competition winner (20 October)
Jess Noon, winner of the Outback Explorers Competition talks to Ben, with her husband Flynn
Charlie Mort, Mort and Co – Beef feedlot industry status
Charlie Mort talks to Ben about the feedlot industry in Australia
Cr Tony Raynor, Mayor Longreach Region – Local Government Association meeting in the Gold Coast (20 October)
Longreach Regional Council Mayor Tony Rayner talks to Ben from the Local Government Association meeting at the Gold Coast
Bryson Head, Callide MP – Wambo wind farm (16 October)
Callide MP Bryson Head talks to Ben about the Wambo wind farm
Paton Fitzsimons, Ray White Rural – Property sales (16 October)
Paton Fitzsimons from Ray White Rural Dalby talks to Ben about recent property sales
Dobbo Chats – Townsville mayor and other issues (16 October)
Ben talks about the race for the mayor of Townsville, Big Red Bash, Olympics, and solar panels
FULL SHOW 16th OCTOBER 2025
Rural Queensland Today, full show, Thursday 16th October: Susan McDonald, Paton Fitzsimons, Bryson Head
Susan McDonald (2) – Queensland’s coal market (16 October)
Sen McDonald talk to Ben about coal in Queensland and the royalties
Susan McDonald (1) – Regional Queensland Health issues, Federal politics (16 October)
Sen Susan McDonald talks to Ben, about health facilities in regional Queensland, and the performance of the Federal Government
Carl Warren, Top X Roma – Weather, cattle (15 October)
Carl Warren from TopX Roma, talks to Ben about recent rain and cattle prices
Dobbo Chats – Labor’s tax plan changes (15 October)
Ben talks about Jim Chalmers’ announcement of changes in their tax plan
Pauline Hanson (2) – Future plans (15 October)
Pauline Hanson talks to Ben about her career and plans
