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Dust billows across a sun-baked paddock as a station hand tends to a flock of Dorper sheep near a weathered water trough. Dressed in a crisp blue work shirt, faded denim, and a wide-brimmed hat, the worker stands vigilant beside the rusted metal trough overflowing with water. A loyal working dog sits nearby, keeping watch over the scattered herd of black and white sheep grazing on the parched earth. Sparse gum trees dot the landscape, casting long shadows across the ochre ground, telling a story of resilience in the harsh Australian pastoral environment. The sky hangs heavy and grey, promising little relief from the unrelenting drought conditions that challenge farmers across the Murray Region of New South Wales. This powerful image captures the essence of rural Australian agriculture - a testament to the strength, dedication, and endurance of those who work the land and care for their livestock under the most challenging conditions.