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.
FULL SHOW 20th FEBRUARY 2026
Rural Queensland Today, full show, Tuesday 20th February: Susan McDonald, Matt Beard, Kathy Duff
Sen Susan McDonald (2) - Immigration (20 February)
Susan McDonald and Ben continue their chat, turning to taxation and immigration
Sen Susan McDonald (1) - Land clearing laws (20 February)
Sen Susan McDonald talks to Ben about latest federal land clearing laws
Matt Beard, RBV Rural – Weather, other issues (21 February)
Matt Beard from RBV Rural talks to Ben about the rain around the Central Highlands, and issues around the cattle industry
Kathy Duff, South Burnett Mayor - Renewables (20 February)
South Burnett RC Mayor Kathy Duff talks to Ben about renewable policies
Jacinta Dubojski, Just Another Girl – Bullying and mental health (18 February)
Founder of Just Another Girl, Jacinta Dubojski, talks to Ben about what inspired her to start her foundation, and promoting mental health for women
FULL SHOW 18th FEBRUARY 2026
Rural Queensland Today, full show, Wednesday 18th February: David Janetzski, Alyson Shepherd, Cyril Close, Jacinta Dubojski
Cyril Close, TopX Roma – Maranoa rainfall (18 February)
Cyril Close from TopX Roma talks to Ben about the rainfall around the Maranoa and other cattle issues
Alyson Shepherd, Norma May Honey – AgriFutures Rural Women’s Award finalist (18 February)
Alyson Shepherd from Norma May Honey talks about her work and her nomination for the Qld Rural Women’s Award
David Janetzski, Queensland Treasurer – Copper String (18 February)
Toowoomba South MP and Queensland Treasurer David Janetzski talks to Ben about the progress on the Copper String Project
Tim Lee – Tree of Life Award Winner (17 February)
Tim Lee talks to Ben about the Tree of Life Lachy Hughes Foundation Award
Dobbo Chats – State of Origin changes (17 February)
Ben talks about the changes to the eligibility rules for State of Origin
FULL SHOW 17th FEBRUARY 2026
Rural Queensland Today, full show, Tuesday 17th February: Kieran Cooke, Tim Lee, Riley Kerr
Riley Kerr – Flood Relief Luncheon postponed (17 February)
Riley Kerr talks to Ben about the postponement of the 2026 Flood Relief Luncheon
Kieran Cooke – Tara Wind Farm (17 February)
Farmer Kieran Cooke talks to Ben about safety questions about the Tara wind farm
FULL SHOW 16th FEBRUARY 2026
Rural Queensland Today, full show, Monday 16th February: Rob Katter, Jum Best, Rick Britton, Tara Castle
Robbie Katter – Local league, state politics (16 February)
KAP Leader and Traeger MP Robbie Katter talks to Ben about issues including Mt Isa rugby league, and state politics
Jaime (Jum) Best, Rural Women Unite – Qld Rural Women’s Award finalist (16 February)
Jum Best from Rural Women Unite talks about her work and her nomination for the Qld Rural Women’s Award
Tara Castle, Queensland Gives – Photo Challenge (16 February)
Queensland Gives CEO Tara Castle talks to Ben about the launch of their Photo Challenge “For the love of Queensland”
Rick Britton, Boulia Shire Mayor – Boulia Shire update (16 February)
Boulia Mayor Rick Britton talks to Ben about the latest in Boulia Shire, including roads, water, and other infrastructure
Matt Beard, RBT Rural – Central Highlands sales (13 February)
Matt Beard from RBT Rural talks to Ben abut the latest sale results around the Central Highlands
Tom Boyle, Longreach Ilfracombe Tigers – Longreach 9s (13 February)
President of the Longreach Ilfracombe Tigers RL Tom Boyle talks to Ben about this weekend’s 9s tournament in Longreach
Sen Susan McDonald (2) – Federal agricultural policies (13 February)
Sen Susan McDonald continues to talk to Ben about Federal agricultural policies
FULL SHOW 13th FEBRUARY 2026
Rural Queensland Today, full show, Friday 13th February: Susan McDonald, Matt Beard, Tom Boyle
Sen Susan McDonald (1) – New Coalition (13 February)
Sen Susan McDonald talks to Ben about the new Coalition agreement, and federal issues including taxation
Dobbo Chats – MP crosses floor, rain predictions (11 February)
Ben talks about an MP crossing the floor in the Queensland parliament, and predictions of rain this week
Cyril Close, TopX Roma – Sale results (11 February)
TopX Roma principal Sean Dillon talks to Ben about results from yesterday’s sale in Roma
Graham Park, Shooters Union Association– Queensland’s new gun laws (11 February)
Shooters Union Association President Graham Park talks to Ben about the new Queensland gun laws
Sean Dillon, Gregory MP – New gun laws (11 February)
Gregory MP Sean Dillon talks to Ben about the new gun laws in Queensland
All Breeds sale results (11 February)
Ben goes through sale results from the All Breeds sale
FULL SHOW 11th FEBRUARY 2026
Rural Queensland Today, full show, Wednesday 11th February: Sean Dillon, Cyril Close, Graham Park
Angie Nesbit, FarmHER Hands - AgriFutures Rural Women’s Award (10 February)
Angie Nesbit from FarmHER Hands talks to Ben about her nomination as finalist in the AgriFutures Rural Women’s Award
James Horwill – Queensland Reds Hall of Fame (10 February)
Ben previews the Pacific Super Rugby season by playing an interview with new Hall of Famer James Horwill
Dobbo Chats – School violence (10 February)
Ben talks about the violence that is happening in our schools
David Littleproud - New Coalition agreement (10 February)
Maranoa MP and Nationals Leader David Littleproud talks to Ben about the new Coalition agreement, and what happens from here
FULL SHOW 10th FEBRUARY 2026
Rural Queensland Today, full show, Tuesday 10th February: David Littleproud, Angie Nesbit, Robbie Katter, James Horwill
Robbie Katter - Queensland Parliament returns (10 February)
Traeger MP and KAP Leader Robbie Katter talks to Ben with the sitting of the Queensland Parliament
Dobbo Chats (1) – Coalition reforms (9 February)
Ben talks about the reformed Coalition
Dobbo Chats (2) - Payne Haas (9 February)
Ben talks about the Payne Haas announcement
Mark Barton, Nutrien Ag – Nutrien Classic Horse sale (9 February)
Mark Barton from Nutrien Ag talks to Ben about the results from the Classic Horse sale in Tamworth
