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 17th SEPTEMBER 2026
Rural Queensland Today, full show, Thursday 17th September: Glen Kelly, Jim Willmott
Dobbo Chats - NRL (17 September)
Ben talks about NRL Finals and expansion plans
Jim Willmott, PRA CEO – Moa Creek (17 September)
PRA CEO Jim Willmott talks to Ben about issues around the Moa Creek wind farm
Glen Kelly, MP Mirani (1) – Moa Creek wind farm (17 September)
Mirani MP Glen Kelly talks to Ben about the approval process for wind farms
Glenn Kelly, MP Mirani (2) – Other issues (17 September)
Glen Kelly and Ben continue their chat, turning to wider state issues
Robbie Katter, KAP Leader, Traeger MP (1) – Mineral resources legislation (16 September)
Traeger MP and KAP Leader Robbie Katter talks to Ben about the latest mineral resources legislation introduced into Parliament
FULL SHOW 16th SEPTEMBER 2026
Rural Queensland Today, full show, Wednesday 16th September: Robbie Katter, Cody Close, Shane McCarthy
Dobbo Chats – Pauline Hanson (16 September)
Ben responds to some of Pauline Hanson’s latest comments
Shane McCarthy, AgForce – Environmental Protection laws (16 September)
AgForce President Shane McCarthy talks to Ben about environmental protection laws, and the effects on agriculture
Cody Close, TopX Roma – Cattle sale report (16 September)
Cody Close from TopX talks to Ben about the cattle sales in Roma yesterday (16 September)
Robbie Katter, KAP Leader, Traeger MP (2) – Crocodile numbers (16 September)
Robbie Katter and Ben continue their chat, talking to crocodile numbers and control in North Queensland
FULL SHOW 15th SEPTEMBER 2026
Rural Queensland Today, full show, Tuesday 15th September: Sean Dillon, Kate Peddle
Sean Dillon, Gregory MP (2) – Kidney Dialysis Facilities (15 September)
Sean Dillon and Ben continue their chat, talking about the kidney dialysis facilities in Emerald
Dobbo chats – One Nation (15 September)
Ben talks about One Nation policy announcements and other issues
Kate Peddle, Flinders Mayor – Shire update (15 September)
Flinders Shire Mayor Kate Peddle talks to Ben about the latest issues and developments the Shire
Sean Dillon, Gregory MP (1) -Central Highlands primary producers (15 September)
Gregory MP Sean Dillon talks to Ben about the Central Highland producers and promotion of their prouduct
FULL SHOW 11th SEPTEMBER 2026
Rural Queensland Today, full show, Friday 11th September: Susan McDonald, Adam Kratzman, Matt Beard, Paton Fitzsimons
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
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
Adam Kratzman, Barambah Machinery – Open Day at Murgon (11 September)
Adam Kratzman talks to Ben about Barambah Machinery’s Open Day in Murgon tomorrow
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
Paton Fitzsimons, Ray White Dalby - Queensland property sales (11 September)
Paton Fitzsimons from Ray White Dalby takes Ben through latest property sales around Queensland
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
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
Spencer Morgan, The Grove – Sale preview (10 September)
Spencer Morgan from The Grove talks to Ben about their online sale happening today
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
FULL SHOW 9th SEPTEMBER 2026
Rural Queensland Today, full show, Wednesday 9th September: Chris Todd, Brian Kaddatz, Peter Badel, Cody Close
Chris Todd, Elder CQ – Noel Hamilton (9 September)
Chris Todd, Elders CQ Livestock Manager and Ben pay tribute to Noel Hamilton
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
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
Justin Choveaux (2) – Fire season (7 September)
RFBAQ GM Justin Choveaux continues his chat with Ben
Justine Christerson - Patient travel subsidies shortfall
Justine Christerson talks to Ben about ongoing inadequacies in rural patient support for accessing medical care, including subsidies
Dobbo chats – Bull Sales (7 September)
Ben talks about results from bull sales over the weekend
EDITORIAL - No. 2
Editorial on tax changes and housing prices.
