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 Susan McDonald(1) – 9/11, federal issues (11 September)
Sen Susan McDonald talks to Ben about the anniversary of 9/11, and some the federal issues
FULL SHOW 11th SEPTEMBER 2026
Rural Queensland Today, full show, Friday 11th September: Susan McDonald, Adam Kratzman, Matt Beard, Paton Fitzsimons
Matt Beard, RBV Rural – Central Highlands sales report (11 September)
RBV’s Matt Beard talks to Ben about latest sale results around the Central Highlands
Adam Kratzman, Barambah Machinery – Open Day at Murgon (11 September)
Adam Kratzman talks to Ben about Barambah Machinery’s Open Day in Murgon tomorrow
Paton Fitzsimons, Ray White Dalby - Queensland property sales (11 September)
Paton Fitzsimons from Ray White Dalby takes Ben through latest property sales around Queensland
Sen Susan McDonald (2) – Australian competitiveness on resources (11 September)
Sen Susan McDonald and Ben talk about Australian policies affecting our competitiveness in world markets
FULL SHOW 10th SEPTEMBER 2026
Rural Queensland Today, full show, Thursday 10th September: Pauline Hanson, Spencer Morgan, Jack Bostock, Ben Hindmarsh
Dobbo chats – NRL tips, Jack Bostock (10 September)
Ben talks to the Dolphins’ Jack Bostock ,and gives his tips for the first week of NRL finals
Spencer Morgan, The Grove – Sale preview (10 September)
Spencer Morgan from The Grove talks to Ben about their online sale happening today
Sen Pauline Hanson – One Nation and current Australian politics
Sen Pauline Hanson, Leader of One Nation, talks to Ben about their current popularity and the issues driving it
Ben Hindmarsh, Jim Hindmarsh and Sons – Southern markets (10 September)
Ben Hindmarsh from Jim Hindmarsh and Sons talks Ben through what’s happening in southern cattle markets
Dobbo chats – Olympic Rowing (9 September)
Ben talks about the continuing discussion over the rowing venue for the Olympics
Brian Kaddatz, Merrindale Gelbvieh – Sale preview (9 September)
Brian Kaddatz from Merrindale Gelbvieh Stud talks to Ben about their upcoming sale
Chris Todd, Elder CQ – Noel Hamilton (9 September)
Chris Todd, Elders CQ Livestock Manager and Ben pay tribute to Noel Hamilton
FULL SHOW 9th SEPTEMBER 2026
Rural Queensland Today, full show, Wednesday 9th September: Chris Todd, Brian Kaddatz, Peter Badel, Cody Close
Peter Badel – Week 1 NRL finals preview (9 September)
Peter Badel from the Courier-Mail and Ben talk about the first week of the NRL finals
Cody Close, TopX Roma – Roma cattle sale report (9 September)
Cody Close from TopX Roma takes Ben through the results from yesterday’s cattle sales
FULL SHOW 7th SEPTEMBER 2026
Rural Queensland Today, full show, Monday 7th September: Brian Courtice, Justine Christerson, Justin Choveaux
Brian Courtice – Overregulation in Australia (7 September)
Former politician and trade unionist Brian Courtice talks to Ben about what is holding Australia back
Justine Christerson - Patient travel subsidies shortfall
Justine Christerson talks to Ben about ongoing inadequacies in rural patient support for accessing medical care, including subsidies
Justin Choveaux , RFBAQ GM (1) – Fire season (7 September)
RFBAQ GM Justin Choveaux talks to Ben about the start of the bushfire season, and issues with procedures and regulations
Dobbo chats – Bull Sales (7 September)
Ben talks about results from bull sales over the weekend
Justin Choveaux (2) – Fire season (7 September)
RFBAQ GM Justin Choveaux continues his chat with Ben
EDITORIAL - No. 2
Editorial on tax changes and housing prices.
MATT BEARD - RBV RURAL
Ben and Matt discuss the Emerald market report.
BEN'S EDITORIAL No. 1
Editorial on the 20th anniversary of the passing of Steve Irwin.
Appointment of Darius Boyd at Qld State of Origin coach for 2027
SENATOR SUSAN MCDONALD PT 2
Ben continues his discussion with The Senator.
Tobacco excise.
SENATOR SUSAN MCDONALD - Part 1
Ben and The Senator discuss issues affecting regional communities.
Dobbo Chats – Albanese under pressure (3 September)
Ben responds to PM Albanese losing his temper at journalists’ questions
FULL SHOW 3rd SEPTEMBER 2026
Rural Queensland Today, full show, Thursday 3rd September: Sean Dillon, Tara Castle, Rod Binny
Sean Dillon, Gregory MP – Birdsville Cup, Renal Dialysis Unit in Emerald (3 September)
Gregory MP Sean Dillon talks to Ben about the Emerald Renal Dialysis Unit being installed in Emerald
Tara Castle, Queensland Gives – Wills Week (3 September)
Tara Castle from Queensland Gives talks to Ben about the importance of wills ahead of next week’s Wills Week in Queensland
Rob Binny, Glenlea Beef – Sale Preview (3 September)
Glenlea Beef Stud Principal Rod Binny talks to Ben ahead of their sale
Ariat NRL Tips, Round 27 (3 September)
Ben gives his tips for the final regular round of the NRL
FULL SHOW 2nd SEPTEMBER 2026
Rural Queensland Today, full show, Wednesday 2nd September - Tony Perrett, Cody Close, Josh Fleming, Mike Lawlor
Cody Close, TopX Roma – Sales report (2 September)
Cody Close from TopX Roma takes Ben through the results from yesterday’s cattle sales in Roma
Mike Lawlor, Kilkenny Charolais – Bull sale (2 September)
Mike Lawlor from Kilkenny Charolais talks to Ben ahead of their bull sale
Tony Perrett, Primary Industries Minister (2) – Bird flu update
Tony Perrett talks to Ben about the latest on the bird flu situation
Tony Perrett, Primary Industries Minister (1) Fine Foods Festival, flood mounds (2 September)
Qld Primary Industries Minister Tony Perrett talks to Ben about the Fine Food Festival in Melbourne, and flood mitigation measures in Queensland
Josh Fleming – Calling the Birdsville Races (2 September)
Racecaller Josh Flemming talks to Ben ahead of his record 23rd call of the Birdsville Races this weekend
