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.
Sen Matt Canavan, Nationals Leader – Immigration and visa issues (8 October)
Nationals Leader Matt Canavan talks to Ben about the Nationals’ proposal for immigration and visa issues
FULL SHOW 8th OCTOBER 2026
Rural Queensland Today, full show, Thursday 8th October: Gary Edwards, Matt Canavan, Lachie Neal.
Lachie Neal – Leaving the Lions (8 October)
Former Lions AFL player Lachie Neal talks to Ben about his future, leaving the club after a long successful run, for Collingwood for next season
Dobbo Chats – Domestic violence (8 October)
Ben talks about DV in Australia
Gary Edwards, Chair Cattle Australia – Cattle levy (8 October)
The Chair of Cattle Australia Gary Edwards, talks to Ben about their statement on the cattle levy issue
Peter Dowling, Dowling Livestock and Property – Northern markets (7 October)
Dowling Livestock and Property’s Peter Dowling brings Ben up to date with northern markets and conditions
Kevin Walters, Kangaroos coach – RL World Cup preview (7 October)
Kangaroos coach Kevin Walters previews the Rugby League World Cup with Ben
FULL SHOW 7th OCTOBER 2026
Rural Queensland Today, full show, Wednesday 7th October: Shane McCarthy, Simon Irwin, Cody Close, Kevin Walters, Peter Dowling
Shane McCarthy, AgForce CEO – Backpacker visa (7 October)
AgForce CEO Shane McCarthy talks to Ben about the backpacker visa and other issues
Simon Irwin, Beef Australia CEO – Beef Australia 2027 preview (7 October)
Simon Irwin, Beef Australia CEO talks to Ben about next year’s eent
Cody Close, TopX Roma – Roma sale report (7 October)
Cody Close from TopX Roma talks Ben through yesterday’s sale results in Roma
Terry Donohue, Ariat – Percentile Cup (6 October)
Terry Donohue, Ariat – Percentile Cup
Sean ‘Zorro’ Radnedge, Murweh Mayor – Age Care Expo (6 October)
Murweh Mayor Sean Radnedge talks to Ben about the Age Care and Healthcare Expo and other issues
Ben Walker – NRL Grand Final (6 October)
Ben Walker talks to Ben after his son’s win with the Roosters in the NRL Grand Final
Dobbo Chats – Olympic logo (October 6)
Ben talks about the reveal of the new 2032 Olympic logo
FULL SHOW 6th OCTOBER 2026
Rural Queensland Today, full show, Tuesday 6th October: David Littleproud, Terry Donohue, Shaun Radnedge, Ben Walker
David Littleproud, Maranoa MP – Australian economy, international trade (6 October)
David Littleproud talks to Ben about the Australian economy, including interest rates and spending, and international trade
FULL SHOW 1 OCTOBER 2026
Rural Queensland Today, full show, Thursday 1st October: Kelly Vea Vea, Sean Dillon, Brian Courtice
Kelly Vea Vea, Isaac Mayor – Claremont water issues (1 October)
Isaac mayor Kelly Vea Vea talks to Ben about the water outage in Claremont
Sean Dillon, Gregory MP – Water security (1 October)
Gregory MP Sean Dillon talks to Ben about water security, and other issues
Brian Courtice – Australian economy (1 October)
Former MP and unionist Brian Courtice talks to Ben about the high interest rates and other economic issues
Dobbo Chats – Interest rates (1 October)
Ben talks about interest rates and the condition of the Australian economy
Cody Close, TopX Roma – Cattle sales (30 September)
Cody Close talks to Ben about yesterday’s cattle sales in Roma
FULL SHOW 30th SEPTEMBER 2026
Rural Queensland Today, full show, Wednesday 30th September: Deb Frecklingon, Joseph O'Brien, Cody Close
Deb Frecklington, Nanango MP and QLD AG – DPP appeal against parole decision(30 September)
Nanango MP and QLD AG Deb Frecklington talks to Ben about her decision to appeal against a sentence for a multiple offender against children
Dobbo Chats – Queensland Health (30 September)
Ben talks about the latest wait figures from Qld hospitals emergency services
Joseph O’Brien, VisIR – CopperString commencing (30 September)
Joseph O’Brien from VisIR talks to Ben about the announcement that CopperString is getting under way
FULL SHOW 29th SEPTEMBER 2026
Rural Queensland Today, full show, Tuesday 29th September: Tim Horan, Peter Badel
Dobbo Chats (1) – Cattle Transaction Levy review
Ben talks about issues around the Cattle Transaction Levy review
Tim Horan – Wallabies' win over the Springboks (29 September)
Tim Horan talks Ben through the Wallabies win over South Africa
Peter Badel, Courier-Mail – NRL update and preview (29 September)
Courier-Mail NRL writer Peter Badel and Ben discuss the NRL Grand Final week
Dobbo Chats (2) – The Queensland Government and the media (29 September)
Ben talks about media bias and the Queensland Government
FULL SHOW 28th SEPTEMBER 2026
Rural Queensland Today, full show, Monday 28th September: Colin Boyce, Graham Park, Dayne Zorko, Lachie Neal.
Colin Boyce, Flynn MP (1) - Renewables (28 September)
Flynn MP Colin Boyce talks to Ben on issues surrounding renewable projects in Queensland
Colin Boyce, Flynn MP (3) - Renewables (28 September)
Colin Boyce and Ben wrap up their talk
Graham Park, Shooters Union – Gun laws (28 September)
Shooters Union President Graham Park talks to Ben about the latest developments in gun laws
Dobbo Chats – Lions win, Dayne Zorko, Lachie Neal (28 September)
Ben talks to Dayne Zorko and Lachine Neal after the Lions win
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Colin Boyce, Flynn MP (2) - Renewables
Colin Boyce and Ben continue their talk
FULL SHOW 25th SEPTEMBER 2026
Rural Queensland Today, full show, Friday 25th September: Susan McDonald, Matt Beard
Sen Susan McDonald (1) – Queensland events, fishing laws (25 September)
Sen Susan McDonald talks to Ben about her latest travels to Queensland events, and state issues in Queensland, with fishing laws
