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A weathered shearer pauses amid the stark winter landscape of South Australia's southeast, finding solace in a steaming cup of coffee. Dressed in a camouflage fleece jacket and navy beanie, he stands within a corrugated iron shed, his weary expression reflecting the challenges of rural life during a prolonged drought. The golden straw bedding and metal livestock pens behind him create a textured backdrop of agricultural resilience, highlighting the sparse, utilitarian environment of a working sheep station. Soft morning light filters through the shed's metal walls, casting long shadows and illuminating the dust and hay particles suspended in the air. His calloused hand cradles the white ceramic mug, a small moment of warmth and comfort in the midst of a harsh agricultural landscape. The scene captures the quiet determination of Australian farmers facing environmental hardship, where each small respite is cherished.