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.
Dobbo Chats – Critical Minerals Bill (28 August)
Ben responds to a news article about the Critical Minerals Bill
FULL SHOW 28th AUGUST 2026
Rural Queensland Today, full show, Friday 28th August: Susan McDonald, Matt Beard
Sen Susan McDonald (2) - Net Zero (28 August)
Senator McDonald and Ben talk about the LNP’s policies on Net Zero legislation
Matt Beard, RBV Rural – Sales results (28 August)
RBV Rural’s Matt Beard talks to Ben about latest sale results from the Central Highlands
Sen Susan McDonald (1) – Nepal flooding, federal funding shortfalls (28 August)
Sen Susan McDonald talks to Ben about the flooding in Nepal, and then funding shortfalls in rural Queensland
Ariat NRL Tips, Round 26 (27 August)
Ben gives his tips for Round 26 of the National Rugby League club comp
Adele Hughes, Lachlan Hughes Foundation – Bush Champions Award winner (27 August)
Adele Hughes talks to Ben about the Lachlan Hughes Foundation’s Bush Champion Award win
Andrew Martin, Blackall Tambo Mayor – WQAC meeting in Brisbane (27 August)
Blackall Tambo Mayor Andrew Martin talks to Ben about what’s been happening at the Western Queensland Association of Councils meeting in Brisbane
Colin Boyce, Flynn MP – Federal issues (27 August)
Flynn MP Colin Boyce talks to Ben from Canberra
FULL SHOW 27th AUGUST 2026
Rural Queensland Today, full show, Thursday 27th August: Colin Boyce, Adele Hughes, Andrew Martin
Adam Giles Kidman and Co CEO (2) – Political assessment (26 August)
Adam Giles talks to Ben about Australia’s current political situation
Adam Giles , Kidman and Co CEO (1) – New ventures for Kidman and Hancock (26 August)
Kidman and Co CEO Adam Giles talks to Ben about the latest ventures for Kidman and Hancock Mining
Dobbo Chats – Broncos in disarray (26 August)
Ben reacts to reports of disarray at the Broncos
FULL SHOW 26th AUGUST 2026
Rural Queensland Today, full show, Wednesday 26th August: Adam Giles, Cody Close, Ben Noller
Ben Noller – Palgrove Sale preview [PAID]
Ben Noller from Palgrave talks to Ben about their upcoming sale [PAID
Cody Close, TopX Roma – Roma cattle sale report (26th August)
Cody Close from TopX Roma talks to Ben about results from the Roma Cattle Sale
Dobbo Chats (2) – Adam Reynolds’ NRL retirement announcement (25 August)
Ben reacts to the news of Adam Reynold’s retirement from the NRL
Dobbo Chats (1) – Fight for the Right preview (25 August)
Ben previews the Fight for the Right documentary coming up on News 24
Laird Morgan – Marble High Wagyu Sale results (25 August)
Cattleman Laird Morgan talks to Ben about results from last weekend’s Marble High Wagyu sale
FULL SHOW 25th AUGUST 2026
Rural Queensland Today, full show, Tuesday 25th August: Greg Campbell, Laird Morgan
Greg Campbell, Cloncurry Mayor (2) – WQAC Meeting in Brisbane (25 August)
Cloncurry Mayor Greg Campbell and Ben talk about the upcoming WQAC meeting in Brisbane
Greg Campbell, Cloncurry Mayor (1) – Funding for airport (25 August)
Cloncurry Mayor Greg Campbell talks to Ben about funding issues affecting Cloncurry Airport
Shane McCarthy, President AgForce – Critical Minerals Bills (24 August)
AgForce President Shane McCarthy talks to Ben about the property rights implications of the Critical Minerals Bill
Dobbo Chats – Queensland local sporting results (24 August)
Ben goes through some of the results of local sporting comps in Queensland
Sean Dillon, Gregory MP – Critical Minerals Bill (24 August)
Gregory MP Sean Dillon talks to Ben about the Critical Minerals Bill
Andrew Smith, Western Downs Mayor - Shire update (24 August)
Western Shire Mayor Andrew Smiths talks to Ben about the possibility of a data centre in the western Downs and other issues
Graham Park, Australian Shooters President – Gun laws update (24 August)
Australian Shooters President Graham Park talks to Ben about gun laws and buyback schemes
FULL SHOW 24th AUGUST 2026
Rural Queensland Today, full show, Monday 24th August: Sean Dillon, Graham Park, Andrew Smith, Shane McCarthy
MATT BEARD - RBV RURAL
Ben and Matt discuss the Emerald Prime Sale / cattle market.
KEVIN WALTERS - Aust. Rugby League Coach
Ben and Kevin discuss Kevin's appointment as coach of
St Helen's Rugby League.
MARCUS BARNARD - Mens mental health
Ben talks with Marcus from 'It's A Bloke Thing' on men's mental health.
BEN'S EDITORIAL - SYDNEY SWANS
Ben's editorial on the current situation with the Sydney Swans football club.
JIM WILMOTT - Property Rights Aust.
Ben and Jim discuss the Property Rights Australia forum held Thursday evening.
READE RADEL - BRAHMAN BREEDERS ASSOC.
Ben talks with Reade on his recent trip to Indonesia representing the Brahman Breeders Assoc. And the Queensland Live Export Assoc.
ARIAT NRL TIPS FOR THE WEEKEND
Ben gives his NRL tips for round 25.
SPENCER MORGAN - THE GROVE SHORTHORN BULL SALE
Ben and Spencer discuss The Grove Shorthorn Bull sale on the 10 Sept 2026
SENATOR SUSAN MCDONALD PT 2
Ben and the Senator continue their discussion.
SENATOR SUSAN MCDONALD - Part 1
Ben and the Senator discuss issues affecting regional Australia
ROSS HOPPER - MALENY DAIRIES Pt 2
Ben continues his discussion with Ross.
ROSS HOPPER - MALENY DAIRIES Pt 1
Ben and Ross discuss issues affecting local dairies.
