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Stockmen drive a vast herd of Brahman-cross cattle across the rugged central Queensland landscape, a timeless scene of pastoral Australia. The dusty red earth and sparse mulga scrub frame a thundering mass of pale brown and white cattle stretching across the undulating terrain. Late morning sunlight casts a harsh, golden glow over the muster, with fine powdery dust billowing behind the moving herd, creating a dramatic atmospheric effect that speaks to the challenging conditions of outback cattle management. Muscular Brahman cattle, renowned for their heat and tick resistance, move with determined purpose, their distinctive humps and loose skin visible as they navigate the rocky ground. The image captures the raw essence of Australian cattle station work - a delicate choreography of human skill, animal movement, and unforgiving landscape that has defined northern Australian agriculture for generations. This powerful scene represents the resilience and traditional practices of beef production in one of the world's most demanding agricultural environments.