WA's outback has come to life with a kaleidoscope of colours. ABC filmmaker Chris Lewis brings the seasonal wildflowers, stories and characters of the Midwest to the world in a unique visual style.

World-famous opera soprano Sumi Jo headlines the festival that brings sublime sounds to the outback’s epic landscapes.

Outback Queensland tourism providers are desperate for visitors to return to the region, after record-breaking floods impacted some — but not all — communities.