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.
Brendan Taylor, AgForce Grains – New state regs, grain harvest update (6 November)
AgForce Grains President Brendan Taylor talks to Ben about the latest state government regulations, and updates Ben on the grain harvest
Matt Beard, RBV Rural – Sales reports (6 November)
RBV’s Matt Beard gives Ben a sales report from the Central Highlands
Dobbo Chats – Rural roads (6 November)
Ben talks about the state of rural roads, and discusses funding issues
Sen Susan McDonald (2) – David Jones collapse
Susan McDonald and Ben talk about the collapse of David Jones
FULL SHOW 6th NOVEMBER
Rural Queensland Today, full show, Friday 6th November: Susan McDonald, Matt Beard, Brendan Taylor
Sen Susan McDonald (1) – Small business (6 November)
Senator Susan McDonald talks to Ben about the challenges being faced by small businesses, and how the federal government is affecting that
Dobbo Chats 2 – David Jones (5 November)
Ben reacts to the news about the financial position of David Jones
Ben Hall, Quilpie Mayor – Building grants (5 November)
Quilpie Mayor Ben Hall talks to Ben about their building grants in the shire
Andrew Smith, Western Downs – Taroom trough, Dalby centre (5 November)
Western Downs mayor Andrew Smith talks to Ben about the Premier’s visit, the Taroom trough and the Dalby data centre
Bryce Camm, Cattle Australia – Cattle levy (5 November)
Cattle Australia’s Bryce Camm brings Ben up to date with what’s happening with the cattle levy
FULL SHOW 5th NOVEMBER
Rural Queensland Today, full show, Thursday 5th November: Bryce Camm, Andrew Smith, Ben Hall
Dobbo Chats 1 – US election (5 November)
Ben reacts to the US election, and possible effect on Western Qld
Robbie Katter, KAP Leader, Traeger MP – Interest rates, minerals and mining (4 November)
KAP Leader and Traeger MP Rob Katter talks to Ben about the interest rates, and the latest developments in the minerals and mining sector
FULL SHOW 4th NOVEMBER
Rural Queensland Today, full show, Wednesday 4th November: Mark Harvey Sutton, Rob Katter, Cyril Close
Dobbo Chats – Interest rates (4 November)
Ben reacts to the interest rates announcement
Mark Harvey Sutton – From ALEC to AGW (4 November)
Australian Livestock Exporters Council CEO Mark Harvey Sutton talks to Ben about his decision to leave ALEC for Australian Grape and Wine
Cyril Close, TopX Roma – Sales report (4 November)
TopX Principal Cyril Close takes Ben through yesterday’s cattle sales in Roma
FULL SHOW 3rd NOVEMBER 2026
Rural Queensland Today, full show, Tuesday 3rd November: Matt Canavan, Kelly Vea Vea, Mac Shann, Kate Scott
Sen Matt Canavan, Nationals Leader – Lower house run (3 November)
Sen Matt Canavan talks to Ben about his bid to win the lower house seat of Capricornia
Dobbo Chats – Melbourne Cup (3 November)
Ben gives his tips for the Melbourne Cup
Kate Scott, LifeFlight - Funding (3 November)
LifeFlight’s Kate Scott talks to Ben about the funding issue for the service
Kelly Vea Vea, Isaac Shire Mayor – Shire update (3 November)
Isaac Shire Mayor Kelly Vea Vea talks to Ben about what’s been happening in the area
Mac Shann, Cantaur Park – Sale preview (3 November)
Mac Shann gives Ben a preview of the Cantaur Park sale
FULL SHOW 2nd NOVEMBER 2026
Rural Queensland Today, full show, Monday 2nd November: Kevin Walters, Andrew Watts
Dobbo Chats – Interest rates (2 November)
Ben talks ahead of tomorrow’s decision on interest rates
Kevin Walters, Kangaroos coach – World Cup semis (2 November)
Kangaroos coach Kevin Walters talks to Ben ahead of this weekend’s semi finals in the RL World Cup
Dobbo Chats 2 – Matt Canavan in Capricornia (2 November)
Ben responds to Matt Canavan’s announcement that he is standing for Capricornia
Andrew Watts – Racing this week in Queensland and Melbourne (2 November)
Country Queensland’s Mr Racing Andrew Watts talks to Ben ahead of the Charleville Cup and some other race in Melbourne
Dobbo Chats 3 – Life Flight (2 November)
Ben talks about Life Flight and emergency funding
Sen Susan McDonald -Federal issues (30 October)
Sen Susan McDonald talks to Ben about the latest in federal issues
FULL SHOW 30th OCTOBER 2026
Rural Queensland Today, full show, Friday 30th October: Susan McDonald, Matt Beard, Mark Stockwell, Lee Jenkinson
Matt Beard, RBV Rural – Sales in Central Highlands (30 October)
RBV Rural’s Matt Beard gives Ben his sales report from the Central Highlands
Mark Stockwell, Stockwell Managing Director – Regional developments (30 October)
Stockwell Managing Director Mark Stockwell talks to Ben about their work in regional and rural Queensland
Lee Jenkinson, Oxen Sports – Dolphins sponsorship (30 October)
Oxen Sports CEO Lee Jenkinson talks about their sponsorship of the NRL Dolphins
FULL SHOW 29th OCTOBER 2026
Rural Queensland Today, Thursday 29th October: Sean Dillon, Courtney Bylett, Ben Hall
Sean Dillon, Gregory MP – Rain, Blackall Woolscour, Qld parliament (29 October)
Gregory MP Sean Dillon talks to Ben about the latest news for rural Queensland
Courtney Bylett. RFDS -RFDS Ball in Charleville (29 October)
RFDS flight nurse Courtney Bylett talks to Ben about the fundraising ball in Charleville this weekend
Dobbo Chat (1) – Federal economy (29 October)
Ben talks about the Australian economy
Ben Hall, Quilpie Mayor – Shire update (29 October)
Quilpie Mayor Ben Hall talks to Ben about the latest developments in their shire
Dobbo Chats(2) – Prison escapee (29 October)
Ben reacts to the news of a prisoner escaping while using a PCYC gym
