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Thundering hooves and billowing dust clouds mark the rhythm of a classic Kimberley cattle muster in Western Australia's rugged north. A vast herd of Brahman cattle, distinguished by their distinctive humps and light grey to reddish-brown coats, winds across a sun-baked earth track, their movement choreographed by the unseen stockmen guiding them. The landscape is quintessentially Australian - sparse eucalyptus woodland fringing the dusty plains, with a pale blue horizon suggesting the early morning light of a crisp spring day. These resilient cattle, bred for tropical conditions, move with a purposeful momentum, their muscular bodies casting long shadows in the sharp sunlight. A lone four-wheel drive vehicle can be seen in the distance, a testament to the modern techniques blending with traditional droving practices in this remote agricultural frontier. The scene captures the raw energy and scale of Australian pastoral life, where thousands of head of cattle are moved across vast stations with a precision that belies the harsh, unforgiving environment.