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Artesian infrastructure stretches across the arid Queensland landscape, a lifeline for remote pastoral operations. Weathered timber pylons support a rusted water pipeline, casting long shadows across the scorched earth of a classic Australian outback station. Sparse eucalyptus trees punctuate the russet-colored ground, their silvery foliage providing subtle contrast against the harsh, sun-baked terrain. The bore drain represents critical water infrastructure that enables livestock survival in this unforgiving environment, channeling precious artesian water across vast distances. Golden afternoon light bathes the scene, highlighting the textural qualities of the hand-hewn wooden supports and the industrial pipeline, revealing generations of engineering and agricultural resilience. This image captures the essence of Queensland's pastoral heritage - human adaptation and technological innovation supporting agricultural production in one of the world's most challenging agricultural landscapes.