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A seasoned station hand in a vibrant blue work shirt and wide-brimmed sun hat stands beside a metal water trough, carefully managing a flock of Dorper sheep across the dusty, ochre landscape of rural New South Wales. The scattered gum trees and dry grasslands of the Murray Region create a stark backdrop for this quintessential Australian agricultural scene, where a loyal working dog accompanies the stock manager. Mixed black and white Dorper sheep cluster together, their woolly forms creating a living landscape against the reddish earth, while water cascades into the trough - a critical lifeline in this arid environment. The scene captures the resilience and daily rhythm of station life, where careful water management and livestock care are essential to survival. The herder's deliberate movements and the dog's attentive stance speak to generations of agricultural knowledge and partnership between humans, animals, and the challenging Australian landscape. Muted grey skies overhead suggest the potential for rain, a precious commodity in this rugged terrain, while the carefully maintained water infrastructure highlights the strategic approach to pastoral farming in challenging conditions.