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.
Tony Perrett 2 – Ticks, fire ants (28 July)
Tony Perrett and Ben turn their attention to fire ants and cattle ticks
Qld Ag Minister Tony Perrett 1 – Bird flu (28 July)
Queensland Agriculture Minister Tony Perrett talks to Ben about a case of bird flu detected in Queensland
FULL SHOW 28th JULY 2026
Rural Queensland Today, full show, Tuesday 28th July: Tony Perrett, Marcus Curr, Anna Caldwell
Anna Caldwell – Rock for the Choppers (28 July)
Anna Caldwell talks to Ben about Rock for the Choppers, a concert to raise funds for LifeFlight in Brisbane around Ekka time
Marcus Curr – Mt Isa Rodeo (28 July)
Committee Chair Marcus Curr talks to Ben about the upcoming Mt Isa Rodeo
Dobbo Chats – AusAlert test (28 July)
Ben responds to yesterday’s test of the AusAlert system
FULL SHOW 27th JULY 2026
Rural Queensland Today, full show, Monday 27th July: Colin Boyce, Peter Inmon
Dobbo Chats 2 – A Bjelke-Petersen in ONP (27 July)
Ben talks about Sam Bjelke-Petersen’s endorsement as a candidate for the ONP
Colin Boyce, Flynn MP – Political happenings (27 July)
Flynn MP Colin Boyce catches up with Ben talking about current trends in Australian politics
Peter Inmon, Ariat – Store opening (27 July)
Peter Inmon from Ariat talks to Ben about the opening of the first branded Ariat store
Dobbo Chats 1 – Bird flu (27 July)
Ben responds to Tony Perret’s announcement of the detection of a seabird with bird flu on a Queensland beach
MATT BEARD - RBV RURAL
Matt Beard from RBV Rural. Emerald Combined Agents cattle market sale.
ROSS PERSHOUSE
Ben talks with Ross Pershouse who is one of the organiser’s of the Bunderberg rally to be held on the 8th August with the theme of - ‘Labor Must Go’
JP LAKE - SHINE LAWYERS
Ben and JP discuss the pending visit of Shine Lawyers to Western Queensland and the companies 50years service to the community.
Ben's Editorial for 24.7.26
Ben discusses the inclusion of the PNG Chiefs into the NRL
Senetor Susan McDonald
Ben and the Senator discuss issuesfacing regional farming communities.
Dave Maiden – QRL Country Week (23 July)
QRL State Competitions Manager Dave Maiden talks to Ben about this weekend’s events for Country Week
Brett Guest, Clunie Range – Upcoming sale (PAID) (23 July)
Clunie Range principal Brett Guests talks to Ben about their upcoming sale (PAID)
Cathy White, Winton Mayor – Camel racing, shire update (23 July)
Winton Mayor Cathy White talks to Ben about what’s happening in Winton Shire, including camel racing
FULL SHOW 23rd JULY 2026
Rural Queensland Today, full show, Thursday 23rd July: Tim Nicholls, Cathy White, Brett Guest, Dave Maiden
Ariat NRL Tips – Round 21 (23 July)
Ben gives his tips for Round 21 of the NRL
Tim Nicholls, Health Minister – Regional health (23 July)
Health Minister and Clayfield MP Tim Nicholls talks to Ben about changes being made for regional health systems
Justin Dickens, JAD Speckle Park – Upcoming sale (PAID) (22 July)
JAD Speckle Park stud principal Justin Dickens talks to Ben ahead of their upcoming sale (PAID)
Andrew Watts LJC President – Country racing update (22 July)
Race caller and Longreach Jockey Club President Andrew ‘Wattsy’ Watts talks to Ben about upcoming events on the country racing calendar.
FULL SHOW 22nd JULY 2026
Rural Queensland Today, full show, Wednesday 22nd July: Luke Radford, Mark Duckworth, Cyril Close, Justin Dickens, Andrew Watts
Luke Radford, Homestead Ag – Rural banking issues (22 July)
Luke Radford from Homestead Ag talks to Ben about banks and their attitude towards the rural sector
Cyril Close, TopX Roma – Cattle sale (22 July)
TopX Roma Principal Cyril Close keeps Ben up to date with sale results from Roma
Mark Duckworth, Festival Director - Groundwater Country Music (22 July)
Groundwater Country Music Festival Director Mark Duckworth talks to Ben about their upcoming event on the Gold Coast
Prue Button – GroWG Innovation Expo (21 July)
Prue Button talks to Ben about the upcoming GroWQ Innovation Expo in Longreach, later this month
Tim Horan – Rugby update (21 July)
Tim Horan keeps Ben informed on the latest in rugby both locally and internationally
Sean Dillon, Gregory MP (1) – Local sport, local issues (21 July)
Gregory MP Sean Dillon talks to Ben about local rugby league, as well as the challenges facing western Queensland
Dobbo Chats – Cost of living (21 July)
Ben looks as some of the current cost of living markers
Sean Dillon, Gregory MP (2) – Small business pressures in regional Queensland (21 July)
Sean Dillon, Gregory MP (2) – Small business pressures in regional Queensland
FULL SHOW 21st JULY 2026
Rural Queensland Today, full show, Tuesday 21s July: Sean Dillon, Prue Button, Tim Horan
FULL SHOW 20th JULY 2026
Rural Queensland Today, full show, Monday 20th July: Robbie Katter, Spencer Morgan, Shaun Radnedge, Peter Badel
Robbie Katter, KAP Leader, MP Traeger – Mining royalties (20 July)
KAP Leader and Traeger MP Robbie Katter talks to Ben around the issue of use of mining royalties
Peter Badel, Courier-Mail – NRL chat (20 July)
Courier-Mail writer Peter Badel talks to Ben after Round 20 of the NRL
Spencer Morgan. The Grove – Sale preview (PAID)
The Grove Principal Spencer Morgan talks to Ben about their upcoming sale [PAID]
Shaun Radnedge, Murweh Mayor – Butcher shops closing in the west (20 July)
Murweh Shire Mayor and local butcher Shaun Radnedge talks to Ben about the pressure on small butchers and small businesses generally.
Tom Boyle, Longreach Ilfracombe Tiger RL – Grand Final preview (17 July)
Longreach Ilfracombe Tigers President Tom Boyle talks to Ben ahead of this weekend’s Grand Final for Central West RL
