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Steely blue skies stretch across the expansive Mallee landscape as a dedicated agricultural worker tends to a small herd of Black Angus cattle during the depths of a South Australian winter. Straw-colored hay bales provide critical nutrition in the dusty feedlot, surrounded by metal livestock panels that create a structured feeding environment. The worker, dressed in a dark quilted vest and cap, carefully manages a blue rope while moving among the cattle, demonstrating the careful attention required in drought conditions. The black cattle, marked with yellow ear tags, cluster around the hay, their robust frames a testament to the careful management of livestock during challenging seasonal conditions. Dry golden straw covers the ground, creating a textural contrast with the sleek black coats of the cattle and highlighting the harsh agricultural realities of the Mallee region. This scene captures the resilience of Australian farmers, showcasing the critical work of sustaining livestock through difficult environmental conditions.