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Merino sheep cluster within sturdy metal yards, their woolly bodies casting long shadows across rich brown earth. A skilled sheepdog - a black and white Border Collie - stands attentively alongside its handler, who wears a bold yellow and maroon striped rugby jersey and classic blue denim jeans. The scene captures a quintessential moment of Australian farm work, where precision and partnership between human, dog, and livestock define rural productivity. Warm sunlight highlights the textured fleece of the Merino sheep, revealing the dense, fine wool that has made this breed legendary in Australian agriculture. The handler's stance suggests calm control, with the dog ready to respond to subtle commands, demonstrating the intricate communication developed through generations of working together. Corrugated metal sheeting and robust yard infrastructure frame the scene, reflecting the pragmatic engineering of rural Australian design. The image embodies the essence of sheep farming in Western Australia - a delicate balance of skill, tradition, and modern agricultural practice, where every movement is purposeful and every interaction between worker, dog, and livestock tells a story of survival and sustainable farming.