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Sunlight filters through the corrugated iron walls of a weathered woolshed, casting long shadows across the wooden shearing platform. A skilled shearer in a vibrant red shirt bends intently over a Merino sheep, his shears moving with practiced precision to remove the dense, creamy wool fleece. A watchful kelpie stands nearby, an essential working companion in this quintessential Australian agricultural scene. Another worker in the background manages the flock, preparing the next sheep for shearing. The rich texture of the wool contrasts with the rough wooden floor and metallic walls, capturing the raw essence of wool production in the South Australian Mallee region during the winter season. Every movement speaks to generations of agricultural expertise - the careful handling of the sheep, the rhythmic motion of shearing, and the silent communication between workers and working dog, all set within this iconic rural workspace that has witnessed countless seasons of wool production.