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 3rd AUGUST 2026
Rural Queensland Today, full show, Monday 3rd August: Matt Canavan, Mick Frapell, Tony Dugdell
Tony Dugdell (2) – Windfarm impact on local producers (3 August)
Tony Dugdell and Ben continue their chat on the windfarm project in the South Burnett region
Tony Dugdell (1) – Windfarm impact on local producers (3 August)
Local farmer Tony Dugdell talks to Ben about the possible impact that the windfarm project in the South Burnett will have on local agriculture
Dobbo Chat – NRL Round 22 results (3 August)
Ben looks at the results of Round 22 of the National Rugby League club comp
Sen Matt Canavan, Nationals Leader – One Nation (3 August)
Nationals Leader Matt Canavan talks to Ben about concerns around the rise in popularity of One Nation and other issues
Mick Frapell, Clear Mountain Fairview – Horse breeding season (3 August)
Mick Frapell from Clear Mountain Fairview talks to Ben about the new horse breeding season
FULL SHOW 31st JULY 2026
Rural Queensland Today, full show, Friday 31st July: Susan McDonald, Kathy Duff, Meredith Staib
Kathy Duff, SBRC Mayor (1) – Windfarm controversies (31 July)
SBRC Mayor Kathy Duff talks to Ben about the controversies around the wind farm in the South Burnett
Meredith Staib, RFDS CEO – RFDS finances (31 July)
Flying Doctors CEO Meredith Staib reports on a good financial year for the Service
Dobbo Chats - Renewables (31 July)
Ben talks about the renewables controversy
Sen Susan McDonald – Primary producers (31 July)
Sen Susan McDonald talks to Ben about the latest issues affecting primary producers
Kathy Duff, SBRC Mayor (2) – Windfarm controveries (31 July)
Mayor Kathy Duff and Ben continue their chat
Colin Buckley, Room Motels (1) -SBRC and accommodation providers (30 July
Colin Buckley from Room Motels talks to Ben about what he says are broken promises from the South Burnett Regional Council
FULL SHOW 30th JULY 2026
Rural Queensland Today, full show, Thursday 31th July: Lloyd Hicks, Colin Buckley, David Bobberman
Ariat NRL Tips, Round 22 (30 July)
Ben gives his tips for Round 22 of the NRL
David Bobberman, CEO, Queensland Seafood Industries Assoc – Fishing bans (30 July)
QSIA CEO Davd Bobbberman talks to Ben about new fishing bans in Queensland waters
Colin Buckley, Room Motels (2) -SBRC and accommodation providers (30 July)
Colin and Ben continue their chat
Lloyd Hicks, AgForce – Tick line announcement from the Qld Government (30 July)
AgForce Cattle President Lloyd Hicks talks to Ben about the latest announcement from the State Government about the Tick Line
FULL SHOW 29th JULY 2026
Rural Queensland Today, full show, Wednesday 29th July: Karyn Bjelke-Petersen, Sally McKeering, Cyril Close, Brad Stenzel, Brendan Taylor
Sally McKeering, Alpha Brumbies – Fiji tour (29 July)
Alpha Brumbies Secretary Sally McKeering talks to Ben about fundraising efforts for the club’s tour to Fiji
Brendan Taylor, AgForce Grains – Season report (29 July)
AgForce Grains President Brendan Taylor keeps Ben up to date with a look at the current season
Cyril Close, TopX Roma – Sale report (29 July)
TopX Principal Cyril Close brings Ben up to date with sale results from Roma
Karyn Bjelke-Petersen – Wind farms (29 July)
Landowner Karyn Bjelke-Petersen talks to Ben about plans for a wind farm in the South Burnett
Brad Stenzel, Farmers Choice Meats – Led Steer sale (29 July)
Brad Stenzel from Farmers Choice Meats talks to Ben ahead of the Led Steer sale and other events at the Ekka
Dobbo Chats – AusAlert test (28 July)
Ben responds to yesterday’s test of the AusAlert system
FULL SHOW 28th JULY 2026
Rural Queensland Today, full show, Tuesday 28th July: Tony Perrett, Marcus Curr, Anna Caldwell
Anna Caldwell – Rock for the Choppers (28 July)
Anna Caldwell talks to Ben about Rock for the Choppers, a concert to raise funds for LifeFlight in Brisbane around Ekka time
Tony Perrett 2 – Ticks, fire ants (28 July)
Tony Perrett and Ben turn their attention to fire ants and cattle ticks
Qld Ag Minister Tony Perrett 1 – Bird flu (28 July)
Queensland Agriculture Minister Tony Perrett talks to Ben about a case of bird flu detected in Queensland
Marcus Curr – Mt Isa Rodeo (28 July)
Committee Chair Marcus Curr talks to Ben about the upcoming Mt Isa Rodeo
FULL SHOW 27th JULY 2026
Rural Queensland Today, full show, Monday 27th July: Colin Boyce, Peter Inmon
Dobbo Chats 2 – A Bjelke-Petersen in ONP (27 July)
Ben talks about Sam Bjelke-Petersen’s endorsement as a candidate for the ONP
Peter Inmon, Ariat – Store opening (27 July)
Peter Inmon from Ariat talks to Ben about the opening of the first branded Ariat store
Colin Boyce, Flynn MP – Political happenings (27 July)
Flynn MP Colin Boyce catches up with Ben talking about current trends in Australian politics
Dobbo Chats 1 – Bird flu (27 July)
Ben responds to Tony Perret’s announcement of the detection of a seabird with bird flu on a Queensland beach
MATT BEARD - RBV RURAL
Matt Beard from RBV Rural. Emerald Combined Agents cattle market sale.
ROSS PERSHOUSE
Ben talks with Ross Pershouse who is one of the organiser’s of the Bunderberg rally to be held on the 8th August with the theme of - ‘Labor Must Go’
JP LAKE - SHINE LAWYERS
Ben and JP discuss the pending visit of Shine Lawyers to Western Queensland and the companies 50years service to the community.
Ben's Editorial for 24.7.26
Ben discusses the inclusion of the PNG Chiefs into the NRL
Senetor Susan McDonald
Ben and the Senator discuss issuesfacing regional farming communities.
