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.
Andrew Martin, Blackall Tambo Shire Mayor – Shire update (20 April)
Blackall Tambo Mayor Andrew Martin talks to Ben about the issues and events happening in the Shire
Ben Leake – North Queensland High School Campdraft (20 April)
Ben Leake brings the results from the North Queensland High School Campdraft, held in Charters Towers over the weekend
Dobbo Chats – Ben Roberts Smith statement (20 April)
Ben responds to Ben Roberts Smith’s media statement
Andrew Watts – Country racing update (20 April)
Andrew ‘Wattsy’ Watts bring Ben up-to-date with what’s happening in Queensland country racing, leading up to the Battle of the Bush, later in the year
FULL SHOW 20th APRIL 2026
Rural Queensland Today, full show, Monday 20th April: Jordan Sparrowk, Andrew Martin, Andrew Watts, Ben Leake
Jordan Sparrowk, American Wagyu Association – Conference report (20 April)
Jordan Sparrowk from the American Wagyu Association talks to Ben about the Wagyu Conference, held on the weekend
FULL SHOW 17th APRIL 2026
Rural Queensland Today, full show, Friday 17th April: Susan McDonald, Matt Beard, Justin Choveaux
Sen Susan McDonald (1) – Biosecurity, fuel crisis (17 April)
Sen Susan McDonald talks to Ben about the fuel crisis and the effect on trucking and agriculture
Justin Choveaux , FRBAQ– Funding restoration (17 April)
Rural Fire Brigades Association of Queensland GM Justin Choveaux talks to Ben about the restoration of state funding.
Sen Susan McDonald (2) – Tax proposal (17 April)
Sen Susan McDonald talks to Ben about a proposed tax change from the Federal government
Matt Beard, RBV Rural – Market report (17 April)
Matt Beard from RBV Rural talks to Ben about recent sale results around the Central Highlands
FULL SHOW 16th APRIL 2026
Rural Queensland Today, full show, Thursday 16th April: Tony Perrett, Charlie Mort
Tony Perrett, Primary Industries Minister – Ongoing issues (16 April)
Queensland Primary Industries Minister Tony Perrett updates Ben on issues including fire ants, the new Federal Environmental Act, and the fuel crisis
Dalby market report (16 April)
Ben gives a market report from the Dalby sales
Dobbo Chats - Olympics (16 April)
Ben talks about the latest in the lead-up to the 2032 Olympics
Ariat NRL Tips - Round 7 (16 April)
Ben gives his tips for Round 7 of the NRL
FULL SHOW 15th APRIL 2026
Rural Queensland Today, full show, Wednesday 15th April: Samantha O'Toole, Matt McDonagh, Cody Close, Denise Brown
Denise Brown, Outback Qld Tourism Assoc CEO – Damaging new federal ad campaign (15 April)
Outback Queensland Tourism CEO Denise Brown talks to Ben about the new federal campaign which is damaging Qld tourism
Matt McDonagh CEO Australian Wagyu Conference – WagyuEdge Conference (14 April)
AWC CEO Matt McDonagh talks to Ben ahead of WagyuEdge Conference in Brisbane
Cody Close, TopX Roma – Cattle sale report (15 April)
Cody Close from TopX Roma talks to Ben about results from cattle sales in Roma
Samantha O’Toole, Balonne Shire Mayor – Balonne Shire update (15 April)
Ballone Shire Mayor Samantha O’Toole talks to Ben about the impact of weather and war on agriculture and tourism on the Balonne Shire
Brian Courtice – Fuel crisis (14 April)
Former MP and trade unionist Brian Courtice talks to Ben about the ongoing fuel crisis
FULL SHOW 14th APRIL 2026
Rural Queensland Today, full show, Tuesday 14th April: Charlie Mort, Danny Thomas, Brian Courtice
Danny Thomas, LAWD – Mort & Co sale
Danny Thomas from LAWD Real Estate talks to Ben about his role as agent for the Mort & Co sale
Danny Thomas, LAWD – Mort & Co sale (14 April)
Danny Thomas from LAWD Real Estate talks to Ben about his role as agent for the Mort & Co sale
Dobbo Chats – Iran, Australian military, the Burnetts (14 April)
Ben talks about the Australian reaction to the Iran War, the treatment of Australian military, and pays tributes to the Burnetts.
Dobbo Chats – Iran, Australian military, the Burnetts (14 April)
Ben talks about the Australian reaction to the Iran War, the treatment of Australian military, and pays tributes to the Burnetts.
Brian Courtice – Fuel crisis (14 April)
Former MP and trade unionist Brian Courtice talks to Ben about the ongoing fuel crisis
Charlie Mort – Mort & Co going on the market (14 April)
Charlie Mort from Mort & Co talks to Ben about the decision to put the company on the market
Charlie Mort – Mort & Co going on the market
Charlie Mort from Mort & Co talks to Ben about the decision to put the company on the market
FULL SHOW 14th APRIL 2026
Rural Queensland Today, full show, Tuesday 14th April: Charlie Mort, Danny Thomas, Brian Courtice
FULL SHOW 13th APRIL 2026
Rural Queensland Today, full show, Monday 13th April: David Littleproud, Peter Badel, Marcus Curr, Fiona Bradshaw
David Littleproud, Maranoa MP (1) – Leadership, local and federal issues (13 April)
Maranoa MP David Littleproud talks to Ben about his decision to step down as leader, staying on as Maranoa MP, and federal issues
Peter Badel, Courier-Mail – Sports wrap-up (13 April)
Courier-Mail journalist Peter Badel and Ben wrap up the sports news from the weekend, including Gout Gout’s Australian and World Record run
Fiona Bradshaw, FRRR – Supporting the community (13 April)
FRRR’s Community Engagement Manager Fiona Bradshow joins Ben to talk about the foundation’s
Marcus Curr – Mt Isa Rodeo (13 April)
Marcus Curr previews this year’s Mt Isa Rodeo with Ben
David Littleproud, Maranoa MP (2) – Federal issues (13 April)
David Littleproud continues his chat with Ben
Sen Susan McDonald (1) – Latest issues (10 April)
Sen Susan McDonald and Ben talks about the latest issues in Federal politics
FULL SHOW 10th APRIL 2026
Rural Queensland Today, full show, Friday 10th April: Susan McDonald, Matt Beard
Dobbo Chats – Wambo Wind Farm (10 April)
Ben gives an update on the Wambo Wind Farm