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.
State of Origin wrap-up (19 June)
Ben talks about the Origin game in Melbourne and talks to three of the Queensland players
Dobbo Chats – Pauline Hanson at the Press Club (19 June)
Ben responds to the events during Pauline Hanson’s Press Club speech
FULL SHOW 19th JUNE 2026
Rural Queensland Today, full show, Friday 19th June: Susan McDonald, Tom Flegler, Harry Grant, Max Plath
Sen Susan McDonald – European gas industry (19 June)
Sen Susan McDonald talks to Ben about her investigation in to the gas industry in Europe
Sen Susan McDonald – Capital gains tax (19 June)
Sen McDonald and Ben discuss the inquiry into the capital gains tax
Jess Davidson, Central Highlands Development Corporation – Latest moves (17 June)
Jess Davidson from the Central Highlands Development Corporation talks to Ben about some exciting prospects in the region
Rob Katter, KAP – Agriculture issues (17 June)
KAP Leader and Traeger MP Rob Katter talks to Ben about the peanut industry in Kingaroy and other issues facing Queensland agriculture
FULL SHOW 17th JUNE 2026
Rural Queensland Today, full show, Wednesday 17th June: Jim Willmott, Jess Davidson, Cyril Close, Robbie Katter
Jim Willmott, Property Rights Australia – State government overreach? (17 June)
Jim Willmott from Property Rights Australia talks to Ben about the latest announcement from the Queensland Government
Dobbo Chats - Origin (17 June)
Ben gives his tips for the second Origin game tonight in Melbourne
Cyril Close, TopX Roma – Sales report (17 June)
Cyril Close from TopX Roma brings Ben up to date with sales results from the Roma Saleyards
FULL SHOW 16th JUNE 2026
Rural Queensland Today, full show, Tuesday 16th June: Kate Scott, Wayne McGhee
Dobbo Chats (1) – Sharks (16 June)
Ben talks about the controversy around shark fishing in Queensland waters
Wayne McGhee, Comet Show Society – Working dog trials (16 June)
Wayne McGhee from the Comet Show Society talks to Ben about the Australian Working Dog titles coming up in July
Dobbo Chats (2) – Tamika Upton (16 June)
Ben talks about the Bronco Women’s new captain Tamika Upton
Kate Scott, LifeFlight – Roma Saleyards fundraiser (16 June)
Southwest LifeFlight Chair Kate Scott talks to Ben about the fundraiser with donated cattle and dropped fees at the Roma Saleyards
Sean Dillon, Gregory MP – Local and state issues (15 June)
Gregory MP Sean Dillon talks to Ben about what’s been happening around his seat.
FULL SHOW 15th JUNE 2026
Rural Queensland Today, full show, Monday 15th June: Colin Boyce, Cyril Close, Sean Dillon
Cyril Close, TopX Roma – Young Auctioneers School (15 June)
TopX Principal Cyril Close talks to Ben about the Young Auctioneers School in Roma
Colin Boyce, Flynn MP – One Nation, federal ag policies (15 June)
Flynn MP Colin Boyce talks to Ben about the rise of One Nation, and the federal government’s approach to agriculture
Dobbo Chats – Ashley Klein (15 June)
Ben talks about the controversy around rugby league ref Ashley Klein’s gambling problem
Kate Peddle, Flinders Mayor – Shire update (12 June)
Flinders Mayor Kate Peddle updates Ben on what’s happening in Flinders Shire
FULL SHOW 12th JUNE 2026
Rural Queensland Today, full show, Friday 12th June: Kate Peddle, Matt Ballin, Anthony Ball, Andrew Watts, Matt Beard, Wayne McGhee
Anthony Ball, Elders Stud Stock – Ag-Grow Elite Bull Sale (12 June)
Elders Stud Stock Specialist Anthony Ball talks to Ben ahead of the Ag-Grow Elite Bull Sale
Matt Ballin – Rugby league chat (12 June)
Queensland Origin coach Mat Ballin talks to Ben about the woes at the Broncos
Andrew Watts – Queensland country racing (12 June)
Top Queensland race caller Andrew ‘Wattsy’ Watts brings Ben up to date on what’s happening in Queensland country racing
Wayne McGhee - Dog trials/ Bye (12 June)
Wayne McGhee talks to Ben about the upcoming Australian Working Dog Championship coming up in Comet
Matt Beard, RBV Rural – Sales report (12 June)
Matt Beard from RBV Rural gives Ben a sale report from the Central Highlands
FULL SHOW 10th JUNE 2026
Rural Queensland Today, full show, Wednesday 10th June: Susan McDonald, Alf Collins, Cyril Close, Brett Guest
Sen Susan McDonald – Cuts to Disaster Recover (10 June)
Sen Susan McDonald talks to Ben about the announced cuts to Queensland’s share of the Disaster Recovery Fund
Alf Collins, ALC Brahman – Annual sale preview (10 June)
ALC Brahman Stud Principal Alf Collins talks to Ben ahead of their annual sale
Dobbo Chats – Beef exports (10 June)
Ben talks the increase in Australian beef exports
Cyril Close, TopX Roma – Cattle sale report (10 June)
TopX Roma Principal Cyril Close talks to Ben about yesterday’s sale in Roma
Brett Guest, Clunie Range Angus– Annual sale preview (10 June)
Clunie Range Angus Principal Brett Guest talks to Ben ahead of their annual sale
Dobbo Chats – Qld side for the second Origin (9 June)
Ben talks about the make-up of the Queensland team for the second game of 2026 State of Origin series
Rob Katter (2) – State issues (9 June)
Rob Katter and Ben continue their chat talking about renewable policies, and other state issues
FULL SHOW 9th JUNE 2026
Rural Queensland Today, full show, Tuesday 9th June: Rob Katter, Andrew Smith, Riley Curr
Rob Katter (1) – One Nation, last week in Parliament (9 June)
KAP Leader and Treager MP Rob Katter talks to Ben about the rise of One Nation, and last week in Parliament
Andrew Smith, Western Downs mayor – Shire update (9 June)
Western Downs Mayor Andrew Smith brings Ben up to date with what’s happening in his Shire
Riley Curr, Yelvertop Campdraft - preview (9 June)
Riley Curr, Yelvertoft Campdraft secretary, talks to Ben ahead of their annual event
