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 27th OCTOBER 2026
Rural Queensland Today, full show, Tuesday 27th October: Michelle Landry, Kara Knudsen, Brendan Taylor, Justin Stivano
Dobbo Chats – Sam Walker (27 October)
Ben talks about the Sydney Roosters and Sam Walker
Brendan Taylor, AgForce Grains – Rain effects on crops (27 October)
AgForce Grains President Brendan Taylor talks to Ben about the effect this rain event is having on grain crops across Queensland
Michelle Landry, Capricornia MP – Retirement announcement (27 October)
Capricornia MP Michelle Landry talks to Ben about her decision to retire from politics
Kara Knudsen, Knudsen Cattle – New product (27 October)
Kara Knudsen from Knudsen Cattle talks to Ben about new products
Justin Stivano, ACE Property – Sales report (27 October)
ACE Property Sales’ Justin Stivano talks to Ben about the rain event and its effect on property sales
Dale Last, Minister for Natural Resouces – Rains, renewables
Burdekin MP and Minister for (inter alia) Natural Resources Dale Last talks to Ben about the ongoing rain event, renewables and other state issues
Luke Bradnam – Current rain event (26 October)
Channel 9 weatherman Luke Bradnam talks to Ben about the current weather pattern
Joe McConnell, McConnell and Saldumbide Criminal Lawyers (26 October)
Joe Mconnell from McConnell and Saldumbide Criminal Lawyers, talks to Ben about their services for rural Australians
FULL SHOW 26th OCTOBER 2026
Rural Queensland Today, full show, Monday 26th October: Dale Last, Luke Bradnam, Joe McConnell, Jake Finlay
Dobbo chats – Matt Canavan statement (26 October)
Ben talks about Matt Canavan’s statement on this future, from the weekend
Jake Finlay - Australian Invitational Bronc Match winner (26 October)
Champion bronc rider Jake Finlay talks to Ben about his win on the weekend in Warwick
FULL SHOW 23rd OCTOBER 2026
Rural Queensland Today, full show, Friday 23rd October: Susan McDonald, Joseph O'Brien, Andrew Martin
Sen Susan McDonald – Helen Haines attack and other issues (23 October)
Sen Susan McDonald talks to Ben about the rain events, the attack of Helen Haines, and other federal issues
Joseph O’Brien, VisIR - Dalby data centre (23 October)
Joseph O’Brien from VisIR talks to Ben about the benefits of the proposed Dalby data centre
Dobbo chats – BoM predictions (23 October)
Ben renews his criticism of the BoM
Andrew Martin, Blackall Tambo Mayor – Local government council meeting (23 October)
Blackall Tambo Mayor Andrew Martin talks to Ben about the local government conference in Cairns, and the rain events
FULL SHOW 22nd OCTOBER 2026
Rural Queensland Today, full show, Thursday 22nd October: Sean Dillon, Jim Wilmott, Shorty Garrett, Rob Katter
Sean Dillon, Gregory MP – Weather, broncs, renewables (22 October)
Gregory MP Sean Dillon talks to Ben from Warwick about the rain, the international bronc event, and the renewables forum
Shorty Garrett – Cinch International Australian Bronc Match (22 October)
International bronc champion Shorty Garrett talks to Ben about this weekend’s event in Warwick
Jim Willmott, PRA – Renewables forum (22 October)
Jim Willmott from Property Rights Australia gives Ben his take on the renewables forum
Rob Katter, Traeger MP, KAP Leader- Renewables forum (22 October)
Traeger MP and KAP Leader Rob Katter talks to Ben about the renewables forum
FULL SHOW 21st OCTOBER 2026
Rural Queensland Today, full show, Wednesday 21st October: Glen Franz, Cyril Close, Colin Boyce
Cyril Close, TopX Roma – Cattle sale report (21 October)
Cyril Close from TopX Roma takes Ben through the results of yesterday’s cattle sale in Roma
Colin Boyce, Flynn MP - Renewables forum (21 October)
Flynn MP Colin Boyce talks to Ben about his take on the renewables forum
Dobbo Chats – Helen Haines latest (21 October)
Ben talks about the latest developments in the attack on Helen Haines
Glen Franz – Renewables forum (21 October)
Glen Franz talks to Ben about yesterday’ renewables forum in Jandowae
David Littleproud, Maranoa MP – Renewables forum today (20 October)
Maranoa MP David Littleproud talks to Ben head of today’s renewables forum in Jandowae
Kevin Walters – Rugby League World Cup (20 October)
Kangaroos coach Kevin Walters talks to Ben ahead of the second round of the Rugby League World Cup
FULL SHOW 20th OCTOBER 2026
Rural Queensland Today, full show, Tuesday 20th October: David Littleproud, Jake Finlay, Kevin Walters
Jake Finlay – Cinch International Australian Bronc Match (20 October)
Champion bronc rider Jake Finlay talks to Ben ahead of the Cinch International Australian Bronc Match
Dobbo Chats – Helen Haines (20 October)
Ben responds to the Helen Haines incident
FULL SHOW 20th OCTOBER 2026
Rural Queensland Today, full show, Monday 20th October: Susan McDonald, Luke Bradnam
Sen Susan McDonald (1) – Federal issues (20 October)
Sen Susan McDonald talks to Ben about Federal issues
Sen Susan McDonald (2) – Federal issues (20 October)
Sen McDonald and Ben continue their conversation
Dobbo Chats (1) – Sports wrap (20 October)
Ben attempts to give a wrap about the weekend’s sport
Luke Bradnam, Channel 9 – Weather news (20 October)
Channel 9 weatherman Luke Bradnam talks to Ben about the current rain event
Dobbo Chats (2) – News headlines (20 October)
Ben talks about some of the weekend’s news events
FULL SHOW 15th OCTOBER 2026
Rural Queensland Today, full show, Thursday 15th October: David Littleproud, Tim Horan, Garry Spencer
Garry Spencer – Operation Grain Harvest Assist (15 October)
Veterans advocate Lt Col Garry Spencer (Rtd) talks to Ben about Operation Grain Harvest Assist, and its role in helping veterans, and primary producers
