Southern Queensland dairy farmers are being refused a 5c/litre increase in the farm-gate price of milk.

A large-scale hay enterprise initiated by Townsville-based doctor de Wet Potgieter is gearing up to commence production in what is expected to be a major boon for struggling northern graziers.

The big dance is back - there will be another attempt on the Nutbush City Limits world record at this year's Birdsville Big Red Bash.