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 16th JUNE 2026
Rural Queensland Today, full show, Tuesday 16th June: Kate Scott, Wayne McGhee
Dobbo Chats (1) – Sharks (16 June)
Ben talks about the controversy around shark fishing in Queensland waters
Kate Scott, LifeFlight – Roma Saleyards fundraiser (16 June)
Southwest LifeFlight Chair Kate Scott talks to Ben about the fundraiser with donated cattle and dropped fees at the Roma Saleyards
Wayne McGhee, Comet Show Society – Working dog trials (16 June)
Wayne McGhee from the Comet Show Society talks to Ben about the Australian Working Dog titles coming up in July
Dobbo Chats (2) – Tamika Upton (16 June)
Ben talks about the Bronco Women’s new captain Tamika Upton
Dobbo Chats – Ashley Klein (15 June)
Ben talks about the controversy around rugby league ref Ashley Klein’s gambling problem
Sean Dillon, Gregory MP – Local and state issues (15 June)
Gregory MP Sean Dillon talks to Ben about what’s been happening around his seat.
Colin Boyce, Flynn MP – One Nation, federal ag policies (15 June)
Flynn MP Colin Boyce talks to Ben about the rise of One Nation, and the federal government’s approach to agriculture
FULL SHOW 15th JUNE 2026
Rural Queensland Today, full show, Monday 15th June: Colin Boyce, Cyril Close, Sean Dillon
Cyril Close, TopX Roma – Young Auctioneers School (15 June)
TopX Principal Cyril Close talks to Ben about the Young Auctioneers School in Roma
Kate Peddle, Flinders Mayor – Shire update (12 June)
Flinders Mayor Kate Peddle updates Ben on what’s happening in Flinders Shire
FULL SHOW 12th JUNE 2026
Rural Queensland Today, full show, Friday 12th June: Kate Peddle, Matt Ballin, Anthony Ball, Andrew Watts, Matt Beard, Wayne McGhee
Matt Ballin – Rugby league chat (12 June)
Queensland Origin coach Mat Ballin talks to Ben about the woes at the Broncos
Anthony Ball, Elders Stud Stock – Ag-Grow Elite Bull Sale (12 June)
Elders Stud Stock Specialist Anthony Ball talks to Ben ahead of the Ag-Grow Elite Bull Sale
Wayne McGhee - Dog trials/ Bye (12 June)
Wayne McGhee talks to Ben about the upcoming Australian Working Dog Championship coming up in Comet
Andrew Watts – Queensland country racing (12 June)
Top Queensland race caller Andrew ‘Wattsy’ Watts brings Ben up to date on what’s happening in Queensland country racing
Matt Beard, RBV Rural – Sales report (12 June)
Matt Beard from RBV Rural gives Ben a sale report from the Central Highlands
FULL SHOW 10th JUNE 2026
Rural Queensland Today, full show, Wednesday 10th June: Susan McDonald, Alf Collins, Cyril Close, Brett Guest
Sen Susan McDonald – Cuts to Disaster Recover (10 June)
Sen Susan McDonald talks to Ben about the announced cuts to Queensland’s share of the Disaster Recovery Fund
Alf Collins, ALC Brahman – Annual sale preview (10 June)
ALC Brahman Stud Principal Alf Collins talks to Ben ahead of their annual sale
Dobbo Chats – Beef exports (10 June)
Ben talks the increase in Australian beef exports
Cyril Close, TopX Roma – Cattle sale report (10 June)
TopX Roma Principal Cyril Close talks to Ben about yesterday’s sale in Roma
Brett Guest, Clunie Range Angus– Annual sale preview (10 June)
Clunie Range Angus Principal Brett Guest talks to Ben ahead of their annual sale
Riley Curr, Yelvertop Campdraft - preview (9 June)
Riley Curr, Yelvertoft Campdraft secretary, talks to Ben ahead of their annual event
FULL SHOW 9th JUNE 2026
Rural Queensland Today, full show, Tuesday 9th June: Rob Katter, Andrew Smith, Riley Curr
Rob Katter (1) – One Nation, last week in Parliament (9 June)
KAP Leader and Treager MP Rob Katter talks to Ben about the rise of One Nation, and last week in Parliament
Dobbo Chats – Qld side for the second Origin (9 June)
Ben talks about the make-up of the Queensland team for the second game of 2026 State of Origin series
Andrew Smith, Western Downs mayor – Shire update (9 June)
Western Downs Mayor Andrew Smith brings Ben up to date with what’s happening in his Shire
Rob Katter (2) – State issues (9 June)
Rob Katter and Ben continue their chat talking about renewable policies, and other state issues
FULL SHOW 8th JUNE
Rural Queensland Today, full show, Monday 8th June: Sean Dillon, Shane McCarthy
Shane McCarthy, President AgForce -Challenges in Ag (8 June)
President of AgForce Shane McCarthy talks to Ben, updating him on the big issues facing agriculture
Sean Dillon, Gregory MP – State government issues (8 June)
Gregory MP Sean Dillon talks to Ben about how the Crisafulli government is progressing on its goals
Dobbo Chats – Senate Estimates (8 June)
Ben talks about issues that have arisen out of the Senate Estimates from last week
Sen Susan McDonald – Senate Estimates Committee hearings (5 June)
Sen Susan McDonald talks to Ben about what she found during the Senate Estimates Committee hearings, and what it reveals about impact of current government policies
FULL SHOW 5th JUNE
Rural Queensland Today, full show, Friday 5th June: Susan McDonald, Morgan Gronold, Joseph O'Brien, Three lawyers from Texas US, Adam Reynolds
Morgan Gronold, Joseph O’Brien, RAPAD - Renewables (5 June)
Morgan Gronold, CEO and Joseph O’Brien, from RAPAD talk to Ben about how the government and stake holders can work together better on renewable energy projects
Adam Reynolds, Broncos – Mid-season assessment (5 June)
Adam Reynolds, Broncos captain, talks to Ben about the Broncos’ season and their plans from here.
Three Texan lawyers – Renewables legal issues (5 June)
Three lawyers from Texas have been in Flinders Shire, and they talk to Ben about the parallels with renewable issues in the US
Ben Ikin, CEO QRL – Country Week (2 June)
Outgoing QRL CEO Ben Ikin talks to Ben about the plan for this year’s Country Week
Dobbo Chats - Ben Roberts Smith at the rugby league (2 June)
Ben talks about the appearance of Ben Roberts Smith at the league
