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 29th JANUARY 2026
Rural Queensland Today, full show, Thursday 29th January: Colin Boyce, Emma Reid, David Littleproud
David Littleproud, Maranoa MP – Nationals leadership spill (29 January)
Nationals Leader and Maranoa MP David Littleproud talks to Ben about the leadership spill
Emma Reid, Digital Exchange – Educational program (29 January)
Emma Reid talks to Ben about her free digital education programs running in central Queensland
Dobbo Chats – Cattle ticks (29 January)
Ben talks about the latest detection of ticks on cattle farms
Colin Boyce, Flynn MP – Nationals leadership spill (29 January)
Flynn MP Colin Boyce talks to Ben about his decision to call for a leadership spill in the National Party
FULL SHOW 28th JANUARY 2026
Rural Queensland Today, full show, Wednesday 28th January: Sean Dillon, Paton Fitzsimons, Cyril Close, Greg Campbell
Sean Dillon, Gregory MP – Flood recovery (28 January)
Gregory MP Sean Dillon talks to Ben about the flood recovery process in practical and government terms
Paton Fitzsimons, Ray White Dalby – Residential market (28 January)
Paton Fitzsimons from Ray White Rural Dalby talks to Ben about the residential property market
Greg Campbell, Cloncurry Mayor – Shire update (28 January)
Cloncurry Mayor Greg Campbell, gives Ben an update on conditions and recovery in the Shire
Dobbo Chats – Flag burning
Ben wades into the controversy of the burning of the Australian flag
Cyril Close, TopX Roma – Sales report (PAID) (28 January)
TopX Roma Principal Cyril Close talks about yesterday’s sales in Roma with Ben (PAID)
FULL SHOW 27th JANUARY 2026
Rural Queensland Today, full show, Tuesday 27th January: Charlie Mort, Kieran Cook, Andrew Martin, Robbie Katter
Charlie Mort, Mort & Co – Feed lot sale (27 January)
Charlie Mort from Mort & Co talks to Ben about the successful and ongoing sales of their feed lots
Kieran Cooke - Tara windfarm
Farmer Kieran Cooke talks to Ben about the windfarm plans from Vestas company for the local area.
Andrew Martin, Blackall Tambo Shire - Shire update (27 January)
Blackall Tambo Mayor Andrew Martin updates Ben on how the Shire is going.
Robbie Katter - Conservative politcs (27 January)
Traeger MP and KAP Leader Robbie Katter talks to Ben about Australia Day, the future for conservative politics, and flood recovery efforts
FULL SHOW 23rd JANUARY 2026
Rural Queensland Today, full show, Friday 23rd January: David Littleproud, Shaun Radnedge, Susan McDonald
Sen Susan McDonald – Resigning from the shadow cabinet (23 January)
Sen Susan McDonald talks to Ben about her decision to resign from the Shadow Cabinet and the end of the Coalition
Shaun Radnedge, Murweh Mayor – Insurance update (23 January)
Murweh Shire Mayor Shaun Radnedge brings Ben up to date in the insurance fight
Dobbo Chats – Dingoes on K’gari (23 January)
Ben talks about the dingoes on K’gari
David Littleproud – The end of the Coalition (23 January)
Maranoa MP and Nationals Leader David Littleproud talks to Ben about his decision to end the Coalition
John Wharton, Richmond Mayor – Flood damage (22 January)
Richmond Shire Mayor, John Wharton, talks to Ben about the flood damage in the shire and recovery efforts
FULL SHOW 22nd JANUARY 2026
Rural Queensland Today, full show, Thursday 22nd January: David Littleproud, Adam Keen, Shanna Whan, John Wharton
David Littleproud – State of Coalition (22 January)
Maranoa MP and Nationals Leader David Littleproud talks to Ben about the state of the Coalition following the mass resignation from the Shadow Cabinet
Shanna Whan, Sober in the Country – The Big Shout (22 January)
Founder of Sober in the Country, Shanna Whan, talks to Ben about The Big Shout, the big fundraiser on Feb 1
Adam Keen, Homestead Agribusiness (22 January)
Adam Keen, founder of Homestead Agribusiness, talks to Ben about their work
FULL SHOW 21st JANUARY 2026
Rural Queensland Today, full show, Wednesday 21st January: Jim Willmot, Rolf Gomes, Cyril Close, Gary Edwards, Tash Johnson
Tash Johnson, Farm Angels – Flood recovery (21 January)
Farm Angels Founder and Director Tash Johnson talks to Ben about their work in helping rural families in recovery from the floods
Cyril Close, TopX Roma – Roma cattle sale (PAID)
TopX Roma Principal Cyril Close talks to Ben about the results of yesterday’s sales in Roma (PAID)
Gary Edwards, Cattle Australia Chair – Beef industry update (21 January)
Cattle Australia Chair Gary Edwards talks to Ben about the state of the beef industry, including the recovery from the floods
Dr Rolf Gomes, Australian of the Year for Queensland (21 January)
Founder of Heart of Australia Dr Rolf Gomes talks to Ben about his selection as Qld’s Australian of the Year
Jim Willmot, Property Rights Australia - Wambo wind farm (21 January)
Jim Willmot from Property Rights Australia talks to Ben about the situation around Wambo wind farm
Brendan Taylor, AgForce – Grain crop in Queensland
AgForce Grains President Brendan Taylor talks to Ben about the current state of grain crops in the Queensland
FULL SHOW 20th JANUARY 2026
Rural Queensland Today, full show, Tuesday 20th January: Pauline Hanson, Brendan Taylor, Dave Donaghy
Pauline Hanson – Parliament, rise of One Nation (20 January)
PHONP Leader Pauline Hanson talks to Ben about yesterday in Parliament, and the new polls showing the rise of one Nation
Dave Donaghy, Broncos CEO – Broncos Open Day in Toowoomba (20 January)
Broncos CEO Dave Donaghy talks to Ben about their open day in Toowoomba today, and their plans for 2026
Dobbo Chats – Shark attacks (20 January)
Ben talks about the shark attacks in Sydney Harbor
Cr Janene Fegan, McKinlay Mayor– Julia Creek update (19 January)
McKinlay Shire Mayor Janene Fegan talks to Ben about the flooding in Julia Creek
Jason Matthews - Back for 2026 (19 January)
Ben talks to Jason Matthews ahead of his return to air
Mike Guerin – New CEO NFF (19 January)
Mike Geurin talks about his new upcoming role as CEO for the National Farmers Federation