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Merino ewes crowd the weathered wooden yards, a dense sea of woolly backs filling every pen under the muted grey skies of rural New South Wales. The late winter landscape rolls away in soft green pastures, punctuated by a lone utility vehicle and distant power lines, telling the story of a working sheep station preparing for lambing season. Rusty corrugated iron sheds stand sentinel alongside the yards, their patina speaking to generations of agricultural persistence in this challenging terrain. Each paddock is carefully delineated by sturdy fencing, channeling the flock through a precise management system that reflects the meticulous care of Australian sheep farmers. The bare trees and subdued light suggest early morning or late afternoon, a quiet moment of livestock movement and preparation. This scene captures the essence of Australian pastoral life - disciplined, resilient, and intimately connected to the rhythms of land and livestock.