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A seasoned goat herder in a wide-brimmed sun hat guides a mixed herd of white and brown Boer goats across a lush pasture in the Darling Downs region of Queensland. The vibrant landscape unfolds with golden grasses and scattered eucalyptus trees, backed by distant forested hills under a clear summer sky. Diverse in color and size, the goats move with a collective purpose - some pure white, others rich chestnut brown, creating a dynamic mosaic of livestock against the verdant paddock. A weathered water tank stands sentinel in the background, a classic rural Queensland infrastructure element that speaks to the challenges of agricultural life in this expansive landscape. The herder, dressed in a blue long-sleeved shirt and protective hat, moves with quiet confidence, embodying the skill and dedication of women in agriculture who play a crucial role in managing livestock and sustaining rural communities. The scene captures the essence of Queensland's pastoral life - a harmonious blend of human expertise and animal husbandry under the wide, open Australian sky.