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Dorper lambs cluster across the rusty-red earth of a New South Wales station, their black and white coats creating a living mosaic against the arid landscape. A station hand in a bright blue long-sleeved shirt and wide-brimmed straw hat leans over a water trough, carefully managing the critical water supply for the flock. The metal trough overflows with muddy water, creating a small pool that reflects the pale grey sky and scattered gum trees on the horizon. A lone working dog watches quietly in the background, while a large white water tank stands sentinel near the tree line, highlighting the sparse infrastructure of this remote agricultural setting. The scene captures the resilience of Australian pastoral life - a delicate balance of careful water management, livestock care, and survival in a challenging environment. Every element speaks to the hard work and strategic farming practices required to maintain a productive sheep station in the unforgiving Australian outback.