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A lone station hand stands resolute against the dusty ochre landscape, carefully monitoring a mixed flock of black and white Dorper sheep gathered around a weathered water trough. Dressed in a bright blue work shirt, worn denim jeans, and a classic wide-brimmed Australian bush hat, the stockman uses a long-handled brush to clean the trough, ensuring fresh water for the livestock. A loyal working dog sits nearby, alert and ready to assist with herding duties across the arid paddock. Sparse gum trees dot the background, casting subtle shadows on the dry grasslands typical of the Murray Region in New South Wales. The scene captures the essence of rural Australian agriculture - a testament to the challenging yet vital work of station hands managing livestock in harsh environmental conditions. The muted earth tones are punctuated by the vibrant blue of the worker's shirt and the varied coat colors of the sheep, creating a striking visual narrative of outback farm life.