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Australian Working Dogs: Rural Resilience Rusty-coated kelpies cluster around two women seated on the verdant pasture, with a weathered grain silo standing sentinel in the background. The dogs—a mix of mature working dogs and energetic puppies—embody the spirit of rural companionship, their alert postures and rich reddish-brown coats contrasting against the lush winter grassland. One woman in a vibrant pink top cradles a small black puppy, while another in a blue shirt and cap holds another young dog, their body language reflecting the deep connection between farmers and their canine partners. The scene captures a moment of quiet connection, set against the classic Australian agricultural landscape of the Mallee region, where these intelligent herding dogs are essential to farm life. The soft green ground—what locals might call a "green drought"—hints at the complex environmental conditions farmers navigate, with the sturdy Wide Luma silo symbolizing agricultural persistence and hope.