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A drone hovers above a vast merino sheep flock, capturing the expansive pastoral landscape of rural New South Wales. A station hand in a bright turquoise shirt and wide-brimmed sun hat stands at the fence line, operating a tablet to control the aerial technology surveying the densely packed woolly herd. The earth is a rich ochre red, contrasting with the pale, fleece-covered bodies of hundreds of merino sheep clustered tightly in the yards. Overcast skies create a muted, soft light that emphasizes the textures of wool and dust, highlighting the intersection of traditional agriculture and modern digital monitoring techniques. The scene represents the innovative spirit of Australian agricultural practices, where cutting-edge drone technology meets time-honored livestock management. This image encapsulates the evolving nature of station work, where digital tools are seamlessly integrated into the timeless rhythms of rural life, allowing farmers to monitor and manage livestock with unprecedented precision and efficiency.