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Beneath the muted ochre skies of a rural New South Wales station, a station hand in a vibrant blue work shirt and straw hat tends to a large flock of Dorper sheep. The dusty, rust-colored earth contrasts sharply with the mixed black and white woolly bodies clustered near a weathered water trough. With practiced movements, the worker adjusts the trough, ensuring a steady water supply for the livestock during what appears to be a challenging dry season. The surrounding landscape is punctuated by scattered gum trees, their green canopies providing sparse relief from the arid environment. A pipe drips water into the metal trough, creating a small puddle that reflects the worker's determined posture - a testament to the resilience of Australian agricultural workers managing livestock in harsh conditions. This scene captures the essence of station life: hard work, careful management, and an unbreakable connection between people, animals, and the unforgiving Australian landscape.