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.
John Wharton, Richmond Mayor – Flood damage (22 January)
Richmond Shire Mayor, John Wharton, talks to Ben about the flood damage in the shire and recovery efforts
FULL SHOW 22nd JANUARY 2026
Rural Queensland Today, full show, Thursday 22nd January: David Littleproud, Adam Keen, Shanna Whan, John Wharton
David Littleproud – State of Coalition (22 January)
Maranoa MP and Nationals Leader David Littleproud talks to Ben about the state of the Coalition following the mass resignation from the Shadow Cabinet
Adam Keen, Homestead Agribusiness (22 January)
Adam Keen, founder of Homestead Agribusiness, talks to Ben about their work
Shanna Whan, Sober in the Country – The Big Shout (22 January)
Founder of Sober in the Country, Shanna Whan, talks to Ben about The Big Shout, the big fundraiser on Feb 1
Dr Rolf Gomes, Australian of the Year for Queensland (21 January)
Founder of Heart of Australia Dr Rolf Gomes talks to Ben about his selection as Qld’s Australian of the Year
Tash Johnson, Farm Angels – Flood recovery (21 January)
Farm Angels Founder and Director Tash Johnson talks to Ben about their work in helping rural families in recovery from the floods
Cyril Close, TopX Roma – Roma cattle sale (PAID)
TopX Roma Principal Cyril Close talks to Ben about the results of yesterday’s sales in Roma (PAID)
Gary Edwards, Cattle Australia Chair – Beef industry update (21 January)
Cattle Australia Chair Gary Edwards talks to Ben about the state of the beef industry, including the recovery from the floods
FULL SHOW 21st JANUARY 2026
Rural Queensland Today, full show, Wednesday 21st January: Jim Willmot, Rolf Gomes, Cyril Close, Gary Edwards, Tash Johnson
Jim Willmot, Property Rights Australia - Wambo wind farm (21 January)
Jim Willmot from Property Rights Australia talks to Ben about the situation around Wambo wind farm
Pauline Hanson – Parliament, rise of One Nation (20 January)
PHONP Leader Pauline Hanson talks to Ben about yesterday in Parliament, and the new polls showing the rise of one Nation
Dave Donaghy, Broncos CEO – Broncos Open Day in Toowoomba (20 January)
Broncos CEO Dave Donaghy talks to Ben about their open day in Toowoomba today, and their plans for 2026
Brendan Taylor, AgForce – Grain crop in Queensland
AgForce Grains President Brendan Taylor talks to Ben about the current state of grain crops in the Queensland
FULL SHOW 20th JANUARY 2026
Rural Queensland Today, full show, Tuesday 20th January: Pauline Hanson, Brendan Taylor, Dave Donaghy
Dobbo Chats – Shark attacks (20 January)
Ben talks about the shark attacks in Sydney Harbor
Cr Janene Fegan, McKinlay Mayor– Julia Creek update (19 January)
McKinlay Shire Mayor Janene Fegan talks to Ben about the flooding in Julia Creek
Mike Guerin – New CEO NFF (19 January)
Mike Geurin talks about his new upcoming role as CEO for the National Farmers Federation
Jason Matthews - Back for 2026 (19 January)
Ben talks to Jason Matthews ahead of his return to air
FULL SHOW 19th JANUARY 2026
Rural Queensland Today, full show, Monday 19th January: Bryson Head, Janene Fegan, Mike Guerin, Kate Peddle
Cr Kate Peddle, Flinders Mayor – Flinders Shire update (19 January)
Flinders Shire Mayor Kate Peddle talks to Ben about the latest news and developments in the Flinders Shire
Bryson Head, Callide MP - Wambo wind farm (19 January)
Callide MP Bryson Head talks to Ben about the latest developments around the Wambo wind farm
Dobbo Chats – Immigration issues (19 January)
Ben responds to an article about criminal issues and immigration
FULL SHOW 16th JANUARY 2026
Rural Queensland Today, full show, Friday 16th January: Tony Perrett, Andrew Watts, John Warlters, Colin Boyce
Andrew Watts – Central West Queensland rains, regional racing (16 January)
Andrew Watts talks to Ben about the patchy rain in Central West Queensland, and previews Qld Country racing for 2026
Tony Perrett, Primary Industries Minister – Flooding in North Queensland (16 January)
Qld Primary Industries Minister Tony Perrett talks to Ben about the ongoing flooding and recovery efforts in North Queensland
John Warlters, Rural Aid – Queensland flooding recovery
Rural Aid CEO John Warlters talks to Ben about their work dealing with the flooding in north Queensland
Colin Boyce, Flynn MP – Gun law/hate speech legislation (16 January)
Flynn MP Colin Boyce talks to Ben about why he opposes the legislation re gun laws and ‘hate speech’.
Kerri Forno – Goldfield Ashes (15 January)
Kerri Forno previews this weekend’s Goldfield Ashes with Ben
Sam Cleaver, Cleaver Firearms – Gun law effect (15 January)
Sam Cleaver from Cleaver Firearms talks about possible effects of new gun laws
David Littleproud (1) – New gun legislation (15 January)
National Party leader David Littleproud talks to Ben about the new gun legislation, and queries its motivation
Graham Park, Shooters Union – Proposed gun laws (15 January)
Shooters Union President Graham Park talks with Ben about the proposed changes to gun laws
David Littleproud (2) – Queensland floods (15 January)
David Littleproud and Ben continue their chat, turning to the flood devastation in north and western Queensland, and government response
FULL SHOW 15th JANUARY 2026
Rural Queensland Today, full show, Thursday 15th January: David Littleproud, Kerri Forno, Graham Park, Sam Cleaver
Sean Dillon, Gregory MP – Clermont flooding (14 January)
Gregory MP Sean Dillon talks to Ben about the major flooding around Clermont
Dobbo Chats – Kevin Rudd (14 January)
Ben responds to news of Kevin Rudd leaving his US ambassador post early
Cyril Close, TopX Roma – Cattle sale report (14 January - PAID)
Cyril Close from TopX Roma talks to Ben about the results from yesterday’s sales (PAID)
Sen Susan McDonald (2) – Ron Boswell tribute (14 January)
Susan McDonald and Ben talk about veteran senator Ron Boswell who died recently
FULL SHOW 14th JANUARY 2026
Rural Queensland Today, full show, Wednesday 14th January: Sean Dillon, Susan McDonald, Cyril Close
Sen Susan McDonald (1) – Flooding in Northern and Western Queensland (14 January)
Sen Susan McDonald joins Ben to talk about the flooding in north and western Queensland and government response
