Photographer Katie Purling names Queensland's best beaches and attractions Cairns-based photographer Katie Purling shares her favourite colourful landscapes in Queensland.

Cody Ellis, CQ operations manager at Queensland Cotton provides an update on the progress of processing this season's cotton crop.

As Queensland experiences a heatwave, tourist attractions across the east coast are working hard to ensure the animals in their care are kept cool in the stifling conditions.

Then a phone call with an offer for a three-month teaching contract at Emerald State High School in central Queensland came out of the blue. "It was great timing," Mr Nazim said.

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“I always get really excited when I come across something totally colourful; it helps me to paint a picture of the place I my mind,” professional photographer Katie Purling says.