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.
Peter Badel, C-M – Selwyn Cobbo (27 June)
Peter Badel from the Courier-Mail and Ben talk about Selwyn Cobbo’s departure from the Broncos
FULL SHOW 27th JUNE 2025
Rural Queensland Today, full show, Friday 27th June: Susan McDonald, Peter Badel, Kaylene Carroll, Rhys Peacock
Dobbo Chats – Wind Farms (27 June)
Ben talks more about wind farms
Sen Susan McDonald – Home ownership (27 June)
Senator Susan McDonald talks to Ben about the continuing challenge of home ownership in Queensland
Kaylene Carroll – Better in Blackall [PAID] (27 June)
Kaylene Carroll talks to Ben about the upcoming Better in Blackall Festival, coming in August [PAID]
Rhys Peacock – Central West Rugby League Grand Final preview (27 June)
Barcaldine Sand Goannas President Rhys Peacock talks to Ben about the CWRL Grand Final this weekend, against Longreach Ilfracombe Tigers
Will Wilson, Calliope Station (1) – Developments in central Queensland (26 June)
Will Wilson from Calliope Station talks to Ben about potential developments in central Queensland including cold storage, an inland port, and the inland railway
NRL Tips Round 17 (26 June)
Ben gives his tips for Round 17 of the NRL
FULL SHOW 26th JUNE 2025
Rural Queensland Today, full show, Thursday 26th June: Will Wilson
Market Reports (26 June)
Ben gives sales reports from sales including Dalby and Gracemere
Will Wilson, Calliope Station (2) – Development in central Queensland (26 June)
Will Wilson and Ben continue their chat
Dobbo Chats – Wind Farms (26 June)
Ben talks more about wind farms
Tony Perrett, Minister for Primary Industries (2) – Wind farms (25 June)
Tony Perrett and Ben’s conversation turns to wind farms
Shaun Radnedge – Wellness My Way [PAID] (25 June)
Murweh Shire Mayor Shaun Zorro Radnedge talks to Ben about the Wellness My Way program, and the league [PAID]
Rural News - AgGrow. Young Auctioneers (25 June)
Ben talks about AgGrow and the results of the Young Auctioneers Competition
Tony Perrett, Minister for Primary Industries (1) – Queensland budget, feral pigs (25 June)
Qld Primary Industries Minister Tony Perret talks to Ben about last night’s budget, and feral pig control
Carl Warren, TopX – Sales report [PAID] (25 June)
Carl Warren from TopX Roma shares a sales report with Ben from Roma sales [PAID]
FULL SHOW 25th JUNE 2025
Rural Queensland Today, full show, Wednesday 25th June: Tony Perrett, Carl Warren, Shaun Radnedge
FULL SHOW 24th JUNE 2025
Rural Queensland Today, full show, Tuesday 24th June: Tim Arvier, Robbie Katter, Noel Grant
Robbie Katter (1) – Transport for remote students (24 June)
KAP Leader and Traeger MP Robbie Katter talks to Ben about issues around government-supplied transport for students from remote areas
Robbie Katter (2) – Budget preview (24 June)
Robbie Katter gives Ben his expectations on today’s budget
Tim Arvier – Budget preview (24 June)
Channel 9 political journalist Tim Arvier talks to Ben about today’s budget
Noel Grant - Stan Wallace tribute (24 June)
Journalist Noel Grant and Ben pay tribute to agent and writer Stan Wallace
Cr Kate Peddle, Flinders Shire Mayor – Copper String, renewables, crocodiles (23 June)
Flinders Shire Mayor Kate Peddle talks to Ben about Copper String, renewables, and crocodiles in the area
Rob Luck – Calling of the Battle of the Bush (23 June)
Rob Luck, the Godfather of Racing, talks to Ben about calling the Battle of the Bush this year at Eagle Farm
FULL SHOW 23rd JUNE 2025
Rural Queensland Today, full show, Monday 23rd June: Kate Peddle, Gabe Reynolds, Rob Luck
Gabe Reynolds, NCHA Hall of Famer (23 June)
Gabe Reynolds talks to Ben after being inducted into NCHA Open Riders Hall of Fame
Dobbo Chats - Renewables (23 June)
Ben talks about renewables and the Wombo Wind Farm
Hello & NRL wrap (23 June)
Ben wraps up NRL Round 16
Cyril Close, TopX Roma – Young Auctioneers School (20 June)
Cyril Close from TopX Roma talks to Ben about the Young Auctioneers School happening in Roma
Rod Binny, Glenlea Beef sale [PAID] (20 June)
Rod Binny from Glenlea Beef talks to Ben about their upcoming sale [PAID
Matt Beard, RBV Rural – Market reports (20 June)
Matt Beard from RBV Rural talks to Ben about sales in the Central Highlands
Arpilla Grids footy tips NRL Round 16 (20 June)
Ben gives his tips for Round 16 of the NRL
Sen Susan McDonald - Telecommunication, roads (20 June)
Sen Susan McDonald talks to Ben about Telstra work in regional Queensland, and Queensland road works
FULL SHOW 20th JUNE 2025
Rural Queensland Today, full show, Friday, 20th June: Susan McDonald, Matt Beard, Rod Binny, Cyril Close
Sean Dillon, MP Gregory – Housing affordability and other state issues (19 June)
Gregory MP Sean Dillon talks to Ben about housing affordability, mining futures, and knife laws
FULL SHOW 19th JUNE 2025
Rural Queensland Today, full show, Thursday 19th June: Sean Dillon, Kurt Mann, Kurt Capewell, Lisa Hewitt
Dobbo chats – Market Reports (19 June)
Ben looks at cattle markets around Queensland including Dalby and Gracemere
Lisa Hewitt, Elders – Free community day in Quilpie (RPT) (19 June)
Lisa Hewitt, GM Elders NT and QLD, talks to Ben about the upcoming community day in Quilpie (RPT)
Origin chat – Kurt Mann, Kurt Capewell (19 June)
Ben talks about the Origin match, with interviews with Kurts Mann and Capewell
