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.
Andrew Martin, Blackall Tambo Mayor – Local government council meeting (23 October)
Blackall Tambo Mayor Andrew Martin talks to Ben about the local government conference in Cairns, and the rain events
Dobbo chats – BoM predictions (23 October)
Ben renews his criticism of the BoM
Joseph O’Brien, VisIR - Dalby data centre (23 October)
Joseph O’Brien from VisIR talks to Ben about the benefits of the proposed Dalby data centre
Sen Susan McDonald – Helen Haines attack and other issues (23 October)
Sen Susan McDonald talks to Ben about the rain events, the attack of Helen Haines, and other federal issues
FULL SHOW 23rd OCTOBER 2026
Rural Queensland Today, full show, Friday 23rd October: Susan McDonald, Joseph O'Brien, Andrew Martin
Shorty Garrett – Cinch International Australian Bronc Match (22 October)
International bronc champion Shorty Garrett talks to Ben about this weekend’s event in Warwick
Sean Dillon, Gregory MP – Weather, broncs, renewables (22 October)
Gregory MP Sean Dillon talks to Ben from Warwick about the rain, the international bronc event, and the renewables forum
FULL SHOW 22nd OCTOBER 2026
Rural Queensland Today, full show, Thursday 22nd October: Sean Dillon, Jim Wilmott, Shorty Garrett, Rob Katter
Rob Katter, Traeger MP, KAP Leader- Renewables forum (22 October)
Traeger MP and KAP Leader Rob Katter talks to Ben about the renewables forum
Jim Willmott, PRA – Renewables forum (22 October)
Jim Willmott from Property Rights Australia gives Ben his take on the renewables forum
Colin Boyce, Flynn MP - Renewables forum (21 October)
Flynn MP Colin Boyce talks to Ben about his take on the renewables forum
Cyril Close, TopX Roma – Cattle sale report (21 October)
Cyril Close from TopX Roma takes Ben through the results of yesterday’s cattle sale in Roma
Dobbo Chats – Helen Haines latest (21 October)
Ben talks about the latest developments in the attack on Helen Haines
FULL SHOW 21st OCTOBER 2026
Rural Queensland Today, full show, Wednesday 21st October: Glen Franz, Cyril Close, Colin Boyce
Glen Franz – Renewables forum (21 October)
Glen Franz talks to Ben about yesterday’ renewables forum in Jandowae
FULL SHOW 20th OCTOBER 2026
Rural Queensland Today, full show, Tuesday 20th October: David Littleproud, Jake Finlay, Kevin Walters
David Littleproud, Maranoa MP – Renewables forum today (20 October)
Maranoa MP David Littleproud talks to Ben head of today’s renewables forum in Jandowae
Kevin Walters – Rugby League World Cup (20 October)
Kangaroos coach Kevin Walters talks to Ben ahead of the second round of the Rugby League World Cup
Jake Finlay – Cinch International Australian Bronc Match (20 October)
Champion bronc rider Jake Finlay talks to Ben ahead of the Cinch International Australian Bronc Match
Dobbo Chats – Helen Haines (20 October)
Ben responds to the Helen Haines incident
Dobbo Chats (2) – News headlines (20 October)
Ben talks about some of the weekend’s news events
Luke Bradnam, Channel 9 – Weather news (20 October)
Channel 9 weatherman Luke Bradnam talks to Ben about the current rain event
Dobbo Chats (1) – Sports wrap (20 October)
Ben attempts to give a wrap about the weekend’s sport
Sen Susan McDonald (2) – Federal issues (20 October)
Sen McDonald and Ben continue their conversation
FULL SHOW 20th OCTOBER 2026
Rural Queensland Today, full show, Monday 20th October: Susan McDonald, Luke Bradnam
Sen Susan McDonald (1) – Federal issues (20 October)
Sen Susan McDonald talks to Ben about Federal issues
FULL SHOW 15th OCTOBER 2026
Rural Queensland Today, full show, Thursday 15th October: David Littleproud, Tim Horan, Garry Spencer
Garry Spencer – Operation Grain Harvest Assist (15 October)
Veterans advocate Lt Col Garry Spencer (Rtd) talks to Ben about Operation Grain Harvest Assist, and its role in helping veterans, and primary producers
Dobbo Chats – Chinese beef tariffs (15 October)
Ben talks about the potential impact of China's tariffs on beefsales
Tim Horan – Rugby update (15 October)
Tim Horan brings Ben up to date on what is happening in rugby
David Littleproud, Maranoa MP – Meeting on planning procedures (15 October)
Maranoa MP David Littleproud talks to Ben about the meeting coming in the Maranoa to talk about the issues around planning for projects in the area, and further afield.
FULL SHOW 14th OCTOBER 2026
Rural Queensland Today, full show, Wednesday 1th October: Pauline Hanson, Cody Close, Simon Gleeson
Sen Pauline Hason (1) – Federal issues (14 October)
ONP Leader Sen Pauline Hanson talks to Ben about Federal issues
Dobbo Chats – Sports wrap (14 October)
Ben talks through some sports results and upcoming events
Simon Gleeson, Droughtmaster Society - Sales (14 October)
Droughtmaster Society’s Simon Gleeson talks to Ben about latest sales and trends for the breed
Sen Pauline Hanson (2) – Future plans (14 October)
Pauline Hanson talks with Ben about the future plans of ONP
Cody Close, TopX Roma – Cattle sales (14 October)
TopX Roma’s Cody Close talks to Ben about sale results from Roma
FULL SHOW 13th OCTOBER 2026
Rural Queensland Today, full show, Tuesday 13th October: Colin Boyce, Jock Douglas, Jim Willmott
Colin Boyce, Flynn MP (1) – Federal issues (13 October)
Flynn MP Colin Boyce talks to Ben from Canberra, on Federal issues
Colin Boyce, Flynn MP (2) – Tick controls (13 October)
Colin Boyce and Ben talks about tick control measures
