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.
Sen Susan McDonald -Federal issues (30 October)
Sen Susan McDonald talks to Ben about the latest in federal issues
FULL SHOW 30th OCTOBER 2026
Rural Queensland Today, full show, Friday 30th October: Susan McDonald, Matt Beard, Mark Stockwell, Lee Jenkinson
Matt Beard, RBV Rural – Sales in Central Highlands (30 October)
RBV Rural’s Matt Beard gives Ben his sales report from the Central Highlands
Mark Stockwell, Stockwell Managing Director – Regional developments (30 October)
Stockwell Managing Director Mark Stockwell talks to Ben about their work in regional and rural Queensland
Lee Jenkinson, Oxen Sports – Dolphins sponsorship (30 October)
Oxen Sports CEO Lee Jenkinson talks about their sponsorship of the NRL Dolphins
FULL SHOW 29th OCTOBER 2026
Rural Queensland Today, Thursday 29th October: Sean Dillon, Courtney Bylett, Ben Hall
Sean Dillon, Gregory MP – Rain, Blackall Woolscour, Qld parliament (29 October)
Gregory MP Sean Dillon talks to Ben about the latest news for rural Queensland
Courtney Bylett. RFDS -RFDS Ball in Charleville (29 October)
RFDS flight nurse Courtney Bylett talks to Ben about the fundraising ball in Charleville this weekend
Dobbo Chat (1) – Federal economy (29 October)
Ben talks about the Australian economy
Ben Hall, Quilpie Mayor – Shire update (29 October)
Quilpie Mayor Ben Hall talks to Ben about the latest developments in their shire
Dobbo Chats(2) – Prison escapee (29 October)
Ben reacts to the news of a prisoner escaping while using a PCYC gym
FULL SHOW 28th OCTOBER 2026
Rural Queensland Today, full show, Wednesday 28th October: David Littleproud, Cody Close
Dobbo Chats – Cattle sale, federal grant scheme (28 October)
Ben talks about cattle sales in Gracemere, and new reports on the federal government grants
David Littleproud, Maranoa MP (1) - Rain, changes in politics (28 October)
Maranoa MP David Littleproud talks to Ben about the rain event, as well as latest political events
David Littleproud, Maranoa MP (2) - Renewables meeting (28 October)
David Littleproud and Ben continue their chat, turning to last week’s meeting re renewables
Cody Close, TopX Roma – Roma cattle sale report (28 October)
Cody Close from TopX Roma talks to Ben about yesterday’s cattle sale in Roma
FULL SHOW 27th OCTOBER 2026
Rural Queensland Today, full show, Tuesday 27th October: Michelle Landry, Kara Knudsen, Brendan Taylor, Justin Stivano
Dobbo Chats – Sam Walker (27 October)
Ben talks about the Sydney Roosters and Sam Walker
Brendan Taylor, AgForce Grains – Rain effects on crops (27 October)
AgForce Grains President Brendan Taylor talks to Ben about the effect this rain event is having on grain crops across Queensland
Kara Knudsen, Knudsen Cattle – New product (27 October)
Kara Knudsen from Knudsen Cattle talks to Ben about new products
Justin Stivano, ACE Property – Sales report (27 October)
ACE Property Sales’ Justin Stivano talks to Ben about the rain event and its effect on property sales
Michelle Landry, Capricornia MP – Retirement announcement (27 October)
Capricornia MP Michelle Landry talks to Ben about her decision to retire from politics
Dale Last, Minister for Natural Resouces – Rains, renewables
Burdekin MP and Minister for (inter alia) Natural Resources Dale Last talks to Ben about the ongoing rain event, renewables and other state issues
Luke Bradnam – Current rain event (26 October)
Channel 9 weatherman Luke Bradnam talks to Ben about the current weather pattern
Joe McConnell, McConnell and Saldumbide Criminal Lawyers (26 October)
Joe Mconnell from McConnell and Saldumbide Criminal Lawyers, talks to Ben about their services for rural Australians
FULL SHOW 26th OCTOBER 2026
Rural Queensland Today, full show, Monday 26th October: Dale Last, Luke Bradnam, Joe McConnell, Jake Finlay
Dobbo chats – Matt Canavan statement (26 October)
Ben talks about Matt Canavan’s statement on this future, from the weekend
Jake Finlay - Australian Invitational Bronc Match winner (26 October)
Champion bronc rider Jake Finlay talks to Ben about his win on the weekend in Warwick
FULL SHOW 23rd OCTOBER 2026
Rural Queensland Today, full show, Friday 23rd October: Susan McDonald, Joseph O'Brien, Andrew Martin
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
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
Dobbo chats – BoM predictions (23 October)
Ben renews his criticism of the BoM
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
FULL SHOW 22nd OCTOBER 2026
Rural Queensland Today, full show, Thursday 22nd October: Sean Dillon, Jim Wilmott, Shorty Garrett, Rob Katter
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
Shorty Garrett – Cinch International Australian Bronc Match (22 October)
International bronc champion Shorty Garrett talks to Ben about this weekend’s event in Warwick
Jim Willmott, PRA – Renewables forum (22 October)
Jim Willmott from Property Rights Australia gives Ben his take on the renewables forum
Rob Katter, Traeger MP, KAP Leader- Renewables forum (22 October)
Traeger MP and KAP Leader Rob Katter talks to Ben about the renewables forum
FULL SHOW 21st OCTOBER 2026
Rural Queensland Today, full show, Wednesday 21st October: Glen Franz, Cyril Close, Colin Boyce
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
