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In the stark, corrugated-iron interior of a classic Australian woolshed, a young shearer carefully guides a Merino sheep through the shearing process. Wearing a two-toned sleeveless top, the shearer demonstrates precision and skill as he manages the woolly animal, positioned on the weathered wooden floor. Soft winter light filters through the shed's doorway, where another worker in a bright red jacket can be glimpsed in the background, highlighting the collaborative nature of sheep farming in South Australia's southeastern Mallee region. The Merino's dense, textured fleece stands in sharp contrast to the metallic walls and rustic wooden surfaces, capturing the timeless rhythm of wool production. This image embodies the quiet concentration and generational expertise of Australian agricultural workers, revealing the careful craft behind one of the country's most iconic rural industries. The woolshed itself tells a story of functionality and endurance, its well-worn surfaces bearing witness to countless seasons of sheep processing.