Rural Queensland Today with Ben Dobbin

Rural Queensland Today, full show, Monday 7th August

David Littleproud, National Party and Deputy Opposition leader chats with Ben about live trade ban compo, the Voice

In the second part of their chat, David Littleproud and Ben talk about the Great Barrier Reef, renewable targets, and tariffs

Ben chats about this weekend’s sports results

David Hansen, Crime Stoppers CEO, chats with Ben about their of Queensland, focussing on the dangers of the illicit drug trade, and how it can be stopped

Barbara Dennis, Charters Towers Compassionate Communities, chats to Ben about tomorrow’s Dying to Know Day, an annual campaign to "empower Australians, at all stages of life, to live and die well".

Rural Queensland Today, Friday 4th August

Sen Susan McDonald, LNP Senator, chats with Ben about increases in beer tax, biosecurity issues with Indonesia, Great Barrier Reef and UNESCO, and the Voice

Matt Ulcoq, coach for the Gayndah Gladiators, and Ben preview tomorrow’s grand final in the South Burnett, with the Gladiators looking for their 6th title in a row, against the Eidsvold Eagles looking for a title in their comeback season

Brendan Scheiwe chats with Ben about the upcoming Advance Bull Sale on August 28th (PAID)

Nick Dametto, MP for Hinchinbrook and KAP Deputy Leader, chats with Ben about the low numbers of students completing their Cert 3 in Agriculture at TAFE

Cr Shaun ‘Zorro’ Radnedge, Murweh Shire Mayor, chats with Ben about stock routes, Rex Airlines, insurance costs and issues, and the return of racing to Charleville

Patton Fitzsimon, National Livestock Manager, Ray White Rural, chats with Ben about cattle sales in Queensland and the prospects for cattle sales in Spring

Rural Queensland Today, full show, Thursday 3rd August

Simon Irwin, CEO Beef Australia chat with Ben about their participation in the industry leaders and mentors for the 23/24 Graham Acton Beef Connections Program

Tyler Leslight chats with Ben about his win as Qld Country Apprentice Jockey of the Year, coming second in the Qld Country Jockey of the Year, and his remarkable life

Anthony Hyland, GDL St George, chats with Ben about yesterday’s sale in Dalby

Cr Samantha O’Toole, Mayor Ballone Shire, chats with Ben about Local Housing Action Plans, Country University Centres, and the effect of the Murray Darling Basin plan

Dr Sarah Wayland, a missing persons expert from the University of New England, chats to Ben about Missing Persons Week, and the challenges and issues within the area

Rural Queensland Today, full show, Wednesday, 2nd August

Dr Peter Ridd chats with Ben about health reports on the Great Barrier Reef, and rebuts claims being made in the media, by the Federal Government and UNESCO

Neil Snudden, chats with Ben about Scootaville , a 2500 k ride on motor scooters by ADF veterans supporting Legacy

Carl Warren from Top X Roma chats with Ben about yesterday’s sale in Roma

Professor Stephen Bird, UniSQ performance scientist talks about EyeGuide, a simple non-invasive eye test that measures oculo-motor function to determine whether a player is likely to have suffered a concussion., and how it may help prevent longterm problems, such as those revealed by Wally Lewis

Dobbo chats about rural news, including the possible declaration of El Nino, Stewart’s Creek sale to QIC, the Endurance Ride, and sport