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A large flock of Corriedale sheep grazes across drought-affected paddocks in South Australia, their woolly forms creating a sea of cream and white against the parched landscape. The sheep are gathered for mustering beneath sparse, drought-stressed trees with bare branches reaching skyward, highlighting the challenging conditions facing livestock producers. The dry grassland and scattered vegetation reveal the impact of prolonged drought conditions on this rural station. In the background, additional sheep can be seen moving through the dusty terrain, demonstrating the scale of this pastoral operation during what appears to be a significant mustering activity.

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A large flock of Corriedale sheep grazes across drought-affected paddocks in South Australia, their woolly forms creating a sea of cream and white against the parched landscape. The sheep are gathered for mustering beneath sparse, drought-stressed trees with bare branches reaching skyward, highlighting the challenging conditions facing livestock producers. The dry grassland and scattered vegetation reveal the impact of prolonged drought conditions on this rural station. In the background, additional sheep can be seen moving through the dusty terrain, demonstrating the scale of this pastoral operation during what appears to be a significant mustering activity.

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