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Stockmen drive a vast herd of mixed-breed cattle along a rust-red dirt track through the arid Queensland rangelands. The serpentine column of livestock stretches across the golden spinifex grasslands, kicking up a billowing dust cloud that softens the horizon where ochre earth meets pale blue winter sky. Lean beef cattle - a mix of tawny, white, and dark brown animals - move steadily in tight formation, their muscular bodies testament to the resilience required to survive in this harsh central Australian landscape. The image captures the raw essence of cattle mustering - an iconic agricultural practice that represents generations of pastoral skill and connection to remote, unforgiving terrain. Sparse native scrub and rocky outcrops punctuate the undulating landscape, highlighting the impressive scale of this cattle drive and the immense stations that define Queensland's agricultural heartland. A sense of timeless endurance permeates the scene, echoing the ongoing story of Australian cattle farming and the extraordinary human and animal partnership that transforms this challenging environment.