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Beneath a pale, dusty sky, a station hand tends to a diverse flock of Dorper sheep across the arid landscape of the Murray Region in New South Wales. Dressed in a vibrant blue long-sleeved shirt and a wide-brimmed hat, the worker carefully manages a water trough, ensuring the herd's hydration in the unforgiving terrain. The rusty red earth contrasts sharply with the mixed black and white woolly bodies of the sheep, which mill about in a dense, moving mass against a backdrop of sparse, weathered gum trees. Metal water troughs catch the sunlight, their surfaces splashing with fresh water as the worker methodically maintains the critical infrastructure of the station. The scene captures the essence of Australian pastoral life - a delicate balance of human skill, animal husbandry, and harsh environmental conditions. Every element speaks to the resilience required in managing livestock across the challenging landscapes of rural Australia.