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Drought-hardened cattle cluster along a weathered barbed wire fence, their contrasting coats of midnight black and russet brown telling a story of resilience in the harsh Mallee landscape of South Australia. Golden straw hay stretches before them, a lifeline during the unforgiving winter months when pastures have withered and water becomes precious. Identifying ear tags glint in the stark winter sunlight, marking each beast as part of a carefully managed herd surviving against challenging conditions. The cattle stand shoulder to shoulder, their muscular frames pressed close, seeking comfort and sustenance from the limited feed, their breath visible in the crisp morning air. Dusty hides and alert expressions reveal the daily struggle of agricultural survival in one of Australia's most uncompromising agricultural regions. This tableau captures the essence of pastoral endurance - livestock and farmer united in a constant battle against drought, demonstrating the resilience that defines rural Australian agriculture.