Ben Dobbin

MC, Sports Commentator and Auctioneer

One of Australia’s most beloved media personalities and leading auctioneers. Known fondly as the voice of rugby league in Queensland, Ben is also passionate about rural Queensland.

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Ben “Dobbo” Dobbin is one of Australia’s most loved media personalities and leading Auctioneers.

After completing boarding school in Sydney, Ben moved to rural Australia, starting his career as a jackaroo at Brunette Downs in the Northern Territory. He then relocated to Queensland, where he spent the next 15 years as a stock and station agent.

In 2012, Ben joined Triple M, hosting “Dead Set Legends,” and has since become the voice of rugby league in Queensland as their lead commentator and host of the flagship show, “Sunday Sinbin.” He also hosts the daily “Triple M NRL” across the Triple M Network and is a regular contributor on Channel 9, serving as their league insider.

Ben is particularly passionate about rural Queensland, where he hosts a daily radio show called “Rural Qld Today.” This program provides current news and social affairs, connecting the community through regional Queensland airwaves.

His passion, sense of humour and energy is infectious and really lifts the atmosphere of the room. Dobbo always invests time into researching the context of the agenda and the audience he is communicating with, demonstrated by regularly including unique antidotes to ensure his connection with the audience is credible, the sign of a true professional. Queensland Rugby Union
Dobbo is a cracking emcee! He has a great sense of each particular occasion and possesses the ability to genuinely add feeling and purpose to the event. He is extremely easy to work with and manages to balance professionalism with a laid back demeanour to ensure that guests have a relaxed and enjoyable time. Dobbo is an absolute must if you’re looking to add that little something ‘extra’ to your function. Blue Commercial
Regatta Hotel has had the privilege of working with Dobbo over several years and has become a firm favourite as an MC of many of the hotels’ events. Dobbo understands our audience and has the ability to engage well with our guests across different events, from hosting the Beef Off in The Boatshed, the two-up for Anzac Day, to MC of our Melbourne Cup events to name a few. His warm personality and clever wit always ensures an exceptional event! Dobbo’s auctioneering skills are also commendable and was instrumental in assisting the Regatta Hotel achieve record levels of donations towards the PA Research Foundation from our auction held at Steak of Origin. We are a proud partner and look forward to continuing to work with him on our upcoming events. Regatta Hotel