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Bathed in the golden light of early morning, a heavy-duty Kenworth truck stands loaded with massive pristine white cotton bales against the expansive agricultural landscape of northwestern New South Wales. The truck's gleaming white cab sits atop a rugged red trailer, carefully transporting the region's prized agricultural commodity across the dusty earth near Walgett Shire. Two workers - one in a high-visibility yellow safety vest and another in casual workwear - stand beside the vehicle, dwarfed by the towering cotton bales secured within a robust steel frame. The dramatic sky overhead features layered clouds in soft blues and greys, creating a sweeping backdrop that highlights the immense scale of cotton production in this arid agricultural region. Surrounding the scene, a partially harvested cotton field stretches to the horizon, revealing the rich, sandy soil that supports this critical crop. The image captures the intersection of heavy industrial agricultural machinery, skilled labor, and the vast, challenging landscape that defines cotton farming in rural Australia.