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Beneath the scattered gum trees of a sunbaked New South Wales station, a station hand in a vivid blue workshirt and straw hat carefully manages a mob of Dorper sheep near a weathered water trough. The rich ochre earth creates a stark contrast with the pale woolly flock, their varied cream and dark speckled coats blending into a living landscape of movement and dust. With practiced skill, the worker adjusts the water flow, ensuring the livestock have access to critical hydration in the harsh Australian pastoral environment. The scene captures the quintessential resilience of rural agricultural life - a solitary figure working methodically amid a sprawling herd under an overcast sky, surrounded by the timeless textures of the outback. Windblown dust softens the background, where sparse trees stand as silent witnesses to the daily rhythms of station life. This image embodies the grit, dedication, and quiet determination of Australian farm workers managing livestock in challenging conditions.