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Australian Merino sheep populate a windswept pasture during lambing season, capturing the raw essence of pastoral life. A bloodied ewe stands protectively near her newborn lambs, her woolly fleece matted and stained from the birthing process, symbolizing the challenging yet vital nature of agricultural reproduction. The flock spreads across the pale grasslands, with soft grays and beiges blending into the muted landscape, punctuated by distant eucalyptus trees softening the horizon. Young lambs, still unsteady on their legs, cluster near their mother, their delicate forms a stark contrast to the rugged adult sheep. The scene embodies the resilience of sheep farming in regional Australia - a blend of nature's brutal immediacy and the nurturing instincts of livestock. Soft morning light bathes the paddock, suggesting early autumn in a classic New South Wales agricultural setting, where generations of farmers have managed Merino flocks with skill and dedication.