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Sunlight cascades over the expansive cattle yards, where two experienced stockmen survey a mob of robust Hereford cattle. Dressed in classic rural workwear - one in a crisp blue shirt, the other in a vibrant red top - they stand shoulder-to-shoulder along the sturdy metal railings, examining the herd with practiced eyes. The cattle, a sea of rich reddish-brown and white markings, are tightly clustered within the carefully constructed yards, their muscular frames testament to the quality of Queensland station breeding. The landscape stretches beyond the yard, a classic Australian pastoral scene with distant trees and a sky painted with billowing white clouds against deep azure blue. The ground is dry and compact, typical of the Goondiwindi region's challenging agricultural terrain. This moment captures the essence of pastoral management - two stockmen quietly assessing their livestock, representing generations of agricultural expertise and the critical work of cattle breeding and station management. The image, watermarked by Al Marin, embodies the quiet professionalism of Australian rural workers, their connection to the land, and the ongoing narrative of beef production in Queensland's heartland.