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Merino lambs huddle tightly in a dusty creek bed, casting long shadows beneath silvery eucalyptus trees on a scorching central Queensland station. The rich terracotta-red earth contrasts sharply with the tawny wool of the densely packed flock, creating a quintessential Australian pastoral scene of livestock mustering. These resilient young sheep navigate the dry, deeply eroded watercourse, their compact bodies pressed together for security and shade during the intense midday heat. Sparse native bushland surrounds the flock, with gnarled gum trees providing minimal relief from the unrelenting outback sun. The image captures the stark beauty and challenging conditions of sheep farming in Australia's arid interior, where generations of pastoral workers have mastered the art of managing livestock in harsh environments. Every element speaks to the endurance and skill required to sustain agricultural life in this unforgiving landscape - from the sure-footed lambs to the weathered terrain that defines rural Queensland.