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Rural Rhythms: Cattle Mustering in the Australian Heartland A seasoned station hand in a vibrant turquoise jacket and straw-woven wide-brimmed hat surveys the dusty paddock from her vehicle, radio clutched firmly in hand. Silhouetted Angus cattle drift across the sun-baked horizon, stark against the pale golden grasslands of New South Wales. The interior of the robust station wagon reflects the practical resilience of outback agricultural workers - a coiled communication radio, well-worn steering wheel, and a landscape that stretches endlessly beyond the windscreen. Her colorful neckerchief and focused gaze capture the essence of modern station life - a blend of traditional skills and contemporary communication technology. This moment epitomizes the daily choreography of cattle management, where communication and careful observation are as critical as physical endurance in the challenging Australian pastoral landscape.