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Dusty ochre earth stretches beneath a sparse woodland landscape, where a herd of black and white Dorper sheep crowd the background near a white water tank. A station hand in a vibrant blue long-sleeved shirt and straw hat leans into a rusted metal trough, carefully managing the water flow for the livestock. A loyal working dog, pitch black against the terracotta ground, stands alert and ready to assist with herding. The scene captures the harsh beauty of rural Australian agriculture - a moment of quiet concentration amid the challenging conditions of station life in New South Wales. The water trickles into the trough, creating a small reflecting pool against the dry, cracked ground, while the sheep mill patiently, their woolly coats a mix of creamy white and deep charcoal. Rolling paddocks and scattered gum trees define the distant horizon, suggesting a typical inland pastoral setting where water management is critical to survival. This image encapsulates the resilience of Australian farmers and their livestock, working in harmony to sustain life in an unforgiving landscape.