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.
Paton Fitzsimons, Ray White Rural – Property sales (16 October)
Paton Fitzsimons from Ray White Rural Dalby talks to Ben about recent property sales
Bryson Head, Callide MP – Wambo wind farm (16 October)
Callide MP Bryson Head talks to Ben about the Wambo wind farm
Dobbo Chats – Townsville mayor and other issues (16 October)
Ben talks about the race for the mayor of Townsville, Big Red Bash, Olympics, and solar panels
FULL SHOW 16th OCTOBER 2025
Rural Queensland Today, full show, Thursday 16th October: Susan McDonald, Paton Fitzsimons, Bryson Head
Susan McDonald (1) – Regional Queensland Health issues, Federal politics (16 October)
Sen Susan McDonald talks to Ben, about health facilities in regional Queensland, and the performance of the Federal Government
Susan McDonald (2) – Queensland’s coal market (16 October)
Sen McDonald talk to Ben about coal in Queensland and the royalties
Carl Warren, Top X Roma – Weather, cattle (15 October)
Carl Warren from TopX Roma, talks to Ben about recent rain and cattle prices
Pauline Hanson (1) – One Nation support rising (15 October)
Pauline Hanson talks to Ben about the rise in support for One Nation, and Gaza refugees in Australia
Pauline Hanson (2) – Future plans (15 October)
Pauline Hanson talks to Ben about her career and plans
Dobbo Chats – Labor’s tax plan changes (15 October)
Ben talks about Jim Chalmers’ announcement of changes in their tax plan
Brian Courtice – Coal, Pacific Islander workers (replay) (15 October)
Brian Courtice talks to Ben about the importance of coal, the legacy of his family and Pacific Islander workers (replay)
FULL SHOW 15th OCTOBER 2025
Rural Queensland Today, full show, Wednesday 15th October: Pauline Hanson, Carl Warren, Brian Courtice
Dobbo Chats (1) – Gaza Peace Deal (14 October)
Ben gives his take on the Gaza Peace Deal
FULL SHOW 14th OCTOBER 2025
Rural Queensland Today, full show, Tuesday 14th October: Sean Dillon, Brian Courtice
Sean Dillon. Gregory MP – Building Better Roads (14 October)
Gregory MP Sean Dillon talks to Ben about the latest in Queensland politics including the Building Better Roads program
Brian Courtice – Power generation (14 October)
Former MP and trade unionist Brian Courtice talks to Ben about the future of power generation in Queensland and Australia
Dobbo Chats (2) – Wind farms (14 October)
Ben talks about the latest with wind farms
David Littleproud (2) – Electrical Supply (13 October)
David Littleproud and Ben discuss the electrical supply for Australia
Dobbo Chats – Donald Trump (13 October)
Ben talks about Donald Trump
David Littleproud (1) – Leadership in the Liberal Party (13 October)
Nationals Leader David Littleproud talks to Ben about the state of the Liberal Party
FULL SHOW 13th OCTOBER 2025
Rural Queensland Today, full show, Monday 13th October: David Littleproud, Kate Peddle, Michael Offendahl
Michael Offendahl – Toobeah latest (13 October)
Michael Offendahl talks to Ben about the latest with the Toobeah land claim
- Condamine Bell Campdraft results (13 October)
Ben reports the results from the Condamine Bell Campdraft
Kate Peddle, Flinders Shire Mayor – Copper String latest (13 October)
Flinders Shire Mayor Kate Peddle talks to Ben about the announcements for infrastructure in the Shire
Spencer Morgan, Condamine Bell Campdraft (10 October)
Spencer Morgan talks to Ben about the Condamine Bell Campdraft, which go underway yesterday
FULL SHOW 10th OCTOBER 2025
Rural Queensland Today, full show, Friday 10th October: Susan McDonald, Spencer Morgan
Sen Susan McDonald – Glencore, electricity generations (10 October)
Sen Susan McDonald talks to Ben about the long-term prospects for the Glencore deal, and coal-fired generators and Copper String
Sharon Harms – Roma Droughtmaster sale [PAID] (9 October)
Sharon Harms previews the upcoming Roma Droughtmasters sale, with Ben [PAID]
Robbie Katter – Glencore Deal (9 October)
Traeger MP and KAP Leader Robbie Katter talks to Ben about the Glencore deal
Brahman Week sales ( 9October)
Ben goes through some sales from Brahman Week
Mark Thompson – Mt Isa Rodeo (9 October)
Mark Thompson talks to Ben about the results from this year’s Mt Isa Rodeo
Dale Last – Glencore Deal (9 October)
Mining and Natural Resources Minister Dale Last talks to Ben about the Glencore copper smelting deal
FULL SHOW 9th OCTOBER 2025
Rural Queensland Today, full show, Thursday 9th October: Dale Last, Mark Thompson, Sharon Harms, Robbie Katter
Cyril Close, TopX Roma – Sales report (8 October) [PAID]
Cyril Close from TopX Roma gives the sale report from Roma, with Ben [PAID]
Dobbo Chats – Glencore Mt Isa deal (8 October)
Ben gives his take on the announced deal for Glencore in Mt Isa
Glen Kelly, MP Mirani – Wind farms (8 October)
Mirani MP Glen Kelly talks to Ben about the wind farms in his electorate
Geoff McDonald, Toowoomba Region Mayor (1) – Rail link (8 October)
Toowoomba Region Mayor Geoff McDonald talks to Ben about the proposed rail link from Brisbane to Toowoomba, particularly in anticipation of the Olympics
Geoff McDonald, Toowoomba Region Mayor (2)– Rail link (8 October)
Toowoomba Region Mayor Geoff McDonald and Ben continue their chat on the Brisbane Toowoomba rail link
FULL SHOW 8th OCTOBER 2025
Rural Queensland Today, full show, Wednesday 8th October: Glen Kelly, Cyril Close, Glenn McDonald
Shane McCarthy, President AgForce – All About Beef (7 October)
AgForce President Shane McCarthy talks to Ben about All About Beef in Cloncurry, and vegetation laws
