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 – Origin wrap (28 May)
Ben gives his take on the first men’s Origin match for 2026
Suzette Beresford, Paroo Mayor – Cunnamulla mercury spill (28 May)
Paroo Mayor Suzette Beresford updates Ben on the mercury spill in Cunnamulla State School
Cody Close, TopX Roma – Sales report (28 May)
Cody Close from TopX Roma talks Ben through the results from yesterday’s cattle sales (28 May)
Josephine O’Brien, The Life-saving List – Blood Cancer Day (28 May)
To mark Blood Cancer day. The Life-saving List founder Josephine O’Brien talks to Ben about her work, and the battle against these diseases
FULL SHOW 28th MAY 2026
Rural Queensland Today, full show, Thursday 28th May: Suzette Beresford, Luke Bradnam, Josephine O'Brien, Cody Close
Luke Bradnam – Rain event (28 May)
Weatherman Luke Bradnam talks about the current rain event in south-east Australia
Justin Choveaux, Rural Fire Brigrade GM - Insurance changes (26 May)
RFBAQ Justin Choveaux GM talks to Ben about changes in fire insurance facing rural Queenslanders
Dobbo Chats – Andrew Cripps (26 May)
Ben talks about the appointment of Andrew Cripps by the Crisafulli government
Andrew Martin, Blackall Mayor - Bush Councils Meeting in Longreach (26 May)
Blackall Mayor Andrew Martin talks to Ben ahead of the Bush Councils meeting in Longreach
FULL SHOW 26th MAY 2026
Rural Queensland Today, full show, Tuesday 26th May: Andrew Martin, Justine Christersen, Justin Choveaux, Mike Geurin
Mike Geurin, NFF CEO – Issues and challenges facing agriculture in Australia (26 May)
National Farmers Federation CEO Mike Geurin talks to Ben about his new role, and the issues and challenges facing ag in Australia
Justine Christersen, Rural Patients Support – Travel allowance (26 May)
Justine Christersen talks to Ben about the continuing fight for an increase in travel allowance for medical travel
FULL SHOW 25th MAY
Rural Queensland Today, full show, Monday 25th May: Sean Dillon, Matt Ballin, Simon Irwin
Dobbo Chats – News roundup (25 May)
Ben looks at news from overseas and locally
Sean Dillon, Gregory MP – PRA Roma meeting report (25 May)
Gregory MP Sean Dillon talks to Ben about the Property Rights Australia meeting in Roma on the weekend, and other state issues
Matt Ballin – State of Origin preview (25 May)
Qld State of Origin Assistant Coach Matt Ballin talks to Ben ahead of Game 1 of the Series
Simon Irwin, Beef Australia CEO – Issues, Beef Week 2027 (25 May)
Beef Australia CEO Simon Irwin talks to Ben about issues in the industry as the planning is underway for Beef Week 2027
FULL SHOW 21st MAY 2026
Rural Queensland Today, full show, Thursday 21st May: Kathy Duff, Susan McDonald
Kathy Duff, South Burnett Shire Mayor - Renewables (21 May)
South Burnett Shire Mayor Kathy Duff talks to Ben about concerns about renewable projects in the shire
Sen Susan McDonald – Energy policies (21 May)
Sen Susan McDonald talks to Ben about the Federal governments energy policies and the effect on investments
Ariat Tips NRL Round 12 (21 May)
Ben gives his tips for NRL Round 12, and talks about Jai Arrow’s announcement
Brendan Taylor, AgForce – Grains market (20 May)
AgForce Grains President Brendan Taylor talks to Ben about the current season
Cr Kate Peddle, Flinders Mayor – Flinders Shire update (20 May)
Kate Peddle, Flinders Shire Mayor, talks to Ben about events and issues in the shire
FULL SHOW 20th MAY 2026
Rural Queensland Today, full show, Thursday 20th May: Kate Peddle, Tim Horan, Cody Close, Brian Courtice, Brendan Taylor
Cody Close, TopX Roma – Roma cattle sales (20 May)
Cody Close from TopX Roma talks to Ben about the cattle sales
Tim Horan – Rugby chat (20 May)
Tim Horan brings Ben up to date with what’s happening in Super Rugby, and with the Wallabies
Brian Courtice – The federal government and the Budget (20 May)
Former MP and trade unionist Brian Courtice talks to Ben about the latest actions of the federal government
Steve Nowakovski – Wind farm opposition (19 May)
Nature photographer Steven Nowakovksi explains to Ben his change of heart on windfarms
FULL SHOW 19th MAY 2026
Rural Queensland Today, full show, Tuesday 19th May - Romy Carey, Kenneth Wagner, Steve Nowaskovski
Origin 2026 – Sam Walker, Max Plath (19 May)
Ben talks to Queensland Origin players Sam Walker and Max Plath
Kenneth Wagner – New hotel in Mooloolaba (19 May)
Kenneth Wagner talks to Ben about his new venture in Mooloolaba
Dobbo Chats – Nolan Meats sale (19 May)
Ben talks about the sale of Nolan Meats to Hewitt’s
Romy Carey, Northern Territory Cattlemen’s Association – Court Decision on compensation (19 May)
Romy Carey from the NT Cattlemen’s Association talks to Ben about the implications of the High Court decision on compensation for live trade
Peter Badel – Queensland State of Origin squad announced (18 May)
Courier-Mail Rugby League writer Peter Badel talks to Ben about the Queensland squad for the first game of the State of Origin
Shane McCarthy, AgForce – Court decision's effects on cattle producers (18 May)
AgForce President Shane McCarthy talks to Ben about that court decision as it effects cattlemen in Northern Australia
FULL SHOW 18 MAY 2026
Rural Queensland Today, full show, Monday 18th May: Peter Badel, Tony Perrett, Mark Harvey Sutton, Shane McCarthy
Mark Harvey Sutton, Livestock Export Council – Court decision on compensation (18 May)
Livestock Export Council CEO Mark Harvey Sutton talks to Ben about the Federal Court decision affecting compensation claims
Tony Perrett, Primary Industries – Federal decisions affecting Queensland ag producers (18 May)
Primary Industries Minister Tony Perrett talks to Ben about several federal government decisions negatively affecting Qld primary producers
Sen Susan McDonald (1) – Budget, Farrer result (15 May)
Sen Susan McDonald talks to Ben about the latest budget, and the result of the Farrer by-election
FULL SHOW 15th MAY 2026
Rural Queensland Today, full show, Friday 15th May: Susan McDonald, Matt Beard, Jim Willmott
