Chris Steward, GM Wilmar Sugar, talks to Ben about the on-going negotiations with the union

On this week’s episode of Stick Together, focus on the Wilmar Sugar dispute in Queensland, which we’ve been providing you with updates over the past year or so. Just a reminder, workers from eight plants of sugar giant Wilmar International have rejected its new wage offer as of 11th June.Some 84.7% of 1,200 workers voted against the pay proposal fr…

Colin Boyce, MP for Flynn, talks to Ben about yesterday’s announcement about the future of Callide Power Station

John Mercer from Kadanga Valley Charolais chats to Ben about their upcoming sale [PAID]

Andrew Maxwell from USQ chats with Ben about the Cloudstrike failure and the breakdown of digital financial systems and the implications

Rural Queensland Today, full show, Tuesday 23rd July: Colin Boyce, Andrew Maxwell, John Mercer, Chris Stewart, Sean Bower

Sean Bower, GM of CUC Mount Isa, talks to Ben about the purpose and future of Country University Centres

Rural Queensland Today, full show, Monday 22nd July: Morgan Spencer, Tony Perret, Brett Guest, Nat Flecker, Chris Balasz

Morgan Spencer and Ben pay tribute to Sandy Monroe, Weebollabolla Shorthorn principal

Chris Balasz, CEO Provenir, talks to Ben about what Provenir do – providing on-farm processing for cattle, which is better for the cattle and for the beef.

Nat Flecker, CEO Isa Rodeo, chats to Ben about the inaugural Trans-Tasman Indigenous Rodeo which will be part of the Mt Isa Mines Rodeo in August

Brett Guestfrom Clunie Range Angus chats to Ben about their upcoming sale [PAID]

Gympie MP and Shadow Ag Minister Tony Perret chats to Ben about the health of the bee population and industry in Queensland

Sean Dillon, LNP candidate for Gregory, chats to Ben about the state of Queensland road network

Rural Queensland Today, full show, Friday 19th July: Susan McDonald, Justine Christiansen, Matt Beard, Liz Schmidt, Sean Dillon

Cr Liz Schmidt, Mayor of the Charters Towers Regional Council, talks to Ben about the council’s decision to hand the Big Rocks Weir project to the State Government

Rural health advocate, Justine Christersen, talks to Ben about the changes to the Patient Travel Subsidy, in a win for patients

Sen Susan McDonald chats to Ben about the CFMEU allegations, and the state of Queensland roads ahead of the state election

Matt Beard from RBV chats to Ben about cattle sale results from Emerald and the Central Highlands

Nanango MP Deb Frecklingon chats to Ben about the Origin, the Callide Power Station explosion, and crime rates

Rural Queensland Today, full show, Thursday 18th July; Deb Frecklington, Mark Peart, Harvey Weyman-Jones, Daly Cherry-Evans, Kurt Capewell, Ben Hunt

Mark Peart from Clever Cow talks about sustainable farming futures

Harvey Weyman-Jones talks about the upcoming national wagyu sale in August [PAID]

Origin wrap-up – Ben catches up with Daly Cherry-Evans, Kurt Capewell, and Ben Hunt, in the sheds after the match.

FOG and commentator Gorden Tallis chats with Ben about tonight’s decider in the Origin

Cyril Close from TopX Roma chats with Ben about results from yesterday’s cattle sales in Roma [PAID]

Ben Ikin, QRL CEO, chats with Ben about the decider tonight and league in Queensland

Dobbo Chats – Ben talks about the issues with CFMEU and other unions

Rural Queensland Today, full show, Wednesday 17th July: Gorden Tallis, Cyril Close, Ben Ikin

Stick Together is a half-hour weekly show about workers rights and current affairs. Stick Together features interviews with workers, unionists, community campaigners and academics from right across Australia. Stick Together also explores the contribution that unions make to broader social justice movements, such as environmental campaigns, indigeno…

Rural Queensland Today, full show, Tuesday 16th July: Michael Offerdahl, Matt Balin, Tony Rayner, Rhys Innes, John Warlters

Matt Balin, the Qld Origin Assistant Coach, talks to Ben about what’s been happening in the Qld camp head of the decider tomorrow night

John Warlters CEO of Rural Aid talks to Ben about their work and what is happening in that area

Cr Tony Rayner, Longreach RC Mayor, tells Ben about the sites for watching the Olympic Opening Ceremonies live around the LRC

Toobeah Hotel Motel manager Michael Offerdahl chats to Ben about the situation with the native title claim

Rhys Innes from Marcella previews their upcoming on-property sale on July 27 [PAID]

Rural Queensland Today, full show, Monday 15th July: Robbie Katter, Peter Badel, Sean Dillon

Robbie Katter continues his chat with Ben, talking about the Copperstring Project

Peter Badel from the Courier-Mail chats with Ben about the latest results from this weekend’s round in the NRL

Robbie Katter, KAP Leader and Treager MP talks about funding decisions being made in parliament far away from where the decisions impact

Dobbo Chats – Ben gives his thoughts on the Trump assassination attempt

Sean Dillon, LNP candidate for Gregory, talks to Ben about the Trump assassination, and about renewable policies

Ben editorial on Telstra and the cut over from3G to 4G

Discussion with Matt Beard on the Emerald cattlemarket and sales

Ben talks with Sean over the cash incentive toattract G.P’s to the bush.

Ben editorial on coal seam gas issue.

Ben talks with the Senator regarding the nuclearpower option - solar and wind farms - Senate report into coal seamgas.

Family lawyer John Patterson chats with Ben about his new firm offering services to the bush.

Troy Watson, Dep CEO of Qld RSL talks with Ben about the new ANZAC Day trading law in NSW

President of the Longreach Jockey Club, Andrew ‘Wattsy’ Watts, talks with Ben about the upcoming last ride of Fabs Cowboy’s career