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In the golden light of a South Australian winter morning, a dedicated working dog team musters a large flock of merino ewes along a dusty farm lane. The expansive paddock stretches out in a verdant green, belying the underlying drought conditions - a phenomenon known locally as a "green drought" where pastures appear lush but lack substantial moisture and nutritional depth. Two alert working dogs sit poised in the back of a blue utility vehicle, their keen eyes tracking the scattered mob of woolly sheep grazing across the richly textured landscape. Fence lines bisect the rolling terrain, creating precise geometric patterns that guide the livestock movement, a testament to generations of agricultural precision and land management. The scene captures the essence of Australian pastoral farming - resilience, methodical stock management, and the symbiotic relationship between skilled working dogs, dedicated farmers, and the demanding landscape of South Australia's southeast region.