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Drought-hardened earth cradles a mob of Dorper sheep, their white and dark coats creating a patchwork across the russet paddock. A station hand in a vivid blue long-sleeved shirt and straw wide-brimmed hat carefully tends the water trough, ensuring the livestock have access to critical hydration under the pale, overcast sky. The metallic water trough sits embedded in the rich red soil, its weathered surface a testament to the harsh conditions of the Murray Region in New South Wales. Sparse gum trees punctuate the distant landscape, offering minimal shade to the clustered flock, which moves with a quiet intensity born of survival in this unforgiving terrain. The scene captures the essence of Australian pastoral life - resilience, careful management, and a deep connection to the land that demands constant vigilance and care. Every action, from the careful positioning of the trough to the strategic placement near the herd, speaks to generations of agricultural knowledge refined under the challenging Australian sun.