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Australian cattle station, New South Wales: A seasoned stockman in a crisp blue workshirt and iconic wide-brimmed country hat surveys a paddock of burnished russet Shorthorn cattle. Standing within sturdy timber cattle yards against a backdrop of eucalyptus trees and distant mountain ranges, he carefully manages the livestock drafting process with a practiced green sorting stick. The rich golden-brown coats of the cattle gleam in the soft, cloud-filtered daylight, presenting a quintessential rural Australian agricultural scene of quiet concentration and generational farming expertise. Weathered timber fencing and scattered gum trees frame the landscape, capturing the expansive yet intimate nature of pastoral work. The stockman's deliberate, measured movements reflect decades of understanding livestock behavior, highlighting the nuanced skill required in managing cattle herds. His posture speaks to a deep connection with the land - a hallmark of Australian agricultural workers who combine technical knowledge with an almost intuitive relationship to their livestock and environment.