FULL SHOW 24th MARCH 2026

Rural Queensland Today delivers a powerful and multifaceted morning broadcast on 24th March 2026, hosted by Ben Dobbin across the Resonate Broadcast Network. The episode opens with a deep dive into the live export industry, featuring Reid Rattle of the Brahmin Breeders and Queensland Live Exporters Associations. They discuss the challenges posed by wet seasons across northern Australia, the strong demand from Indonesia and Vietnam, and the critical need for government certainty to revive producer confidence in the sector. The conversation underscores the importance of the Brahmin breed as a cornerstone of the industry and highlights the economic and emotional stakes tied to its future. Later, the show celebrates a historic milestone for Mount Isa, where the Mount Isa Race Club will host Queensland’s first standalone Good Friday Thoroughbred racing meet, broadcast on Sky 2. Jay Morris, the club’s president and a high-performing trainer, shares how the event offers community resilience amid rising fuel costs and rural isolation. The segment emphasizes local pride, inclusivity, and the role of sport in strengthening regional identity. The episode concludes with a deeply moving tribute to fatherhood through a letter from Adair Donaldson, whose 19-year-old son Oliver died unexpectedly. The letter, read in full by Ben Dobbin, is a heartfelt call to fathers to prioritize presence, emotional connection, and unconditional support in raising sons, framing fatherhood not by achievement but by love and consistent presence. The episode closes with the recognition of Angie Nesbitt as the 2026 AgriFutures Queensland Rural Women’s Award winner for her work on the Sunsafe Glove Business, highlighting female innovation and resilience in agriculture.