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Scorched golden paddocks stretch beneath a pale cloudscape in the heart of South Australia's Mallee region. A dense, verdant gum tree provides a vital sanctuary for a tightly clustered mob of Poll Dorset sheep, their woolly bodies seeking respite from the unforgiving summer heat. Two russet-colored cattle dogs patrol the edges of the flock, their keen eyes tracking the sheep's movements during this strategic mustering moment. The ancient tree stands as a resilient landmark, its broad canopy casting dappled shade across the parched earth, while the surrounding landscape reveals scattered eucalypts standing sentinel on the dry terrain. Aerial perspective captures the stark contrast between the lush green foliage and the sun-bleached ground, highlighting the challenging conditions of Australian pastoral farming. This quintessential rural scene epitomizes the resilience of livestock and farmers in navigating the harsh yet beautiful Australian agricultural landscape, where every tree and every animal plays a crucial role in survival.