Ice Cream Van Onsite

Luigi’s Ice Cream and Sorbet will be available from 11.30am until 1.00pm

Front car park grassy area.

Payment via cash or EFTPOS.

Recent Changes

Congratulations to the following team members who have recently been appointed to different positions in the business.

• Connor Watson (right) joins the Mechanical Engineering team as their new Undergraduate Engineer.
• Travas Bartlett (middle) joins the Jigs and Robotics team as their new Draftsperson.
• Mel Allen joins the HR team as their new Payroll Officer.

Please join us in wishing them well in their new roles and the next exciting stage of their careers!

Interested in Goldacres Footy Tipping Comp?

Tipping starts on 6 March.

Our Values in Action!

Huge congratulations to the Purchasing Team for going under their backorder KPI for the first time since we started tracking  – an awesome achievement!

This success comes from sticking to sustainable processes with consistent diligence.

Even more impressive is how the team has handled factors outside their control – supplier delays, changes, and curveballs – without letting them derail the result.

Lower backorders make a real difference across the business, and this milestone is a real credit to the effort and teamwork behind the scenes.

Summer Safety

With summer now in full effect, please take care working in the heat.

• Stay hydrated by drinking water regularly, even if you don’t feel thirsty (electrolyte cordial is also available).
• If working outdoors, ensure you wear a hat and sunscreen (speak to your supervisor/leading hand if you don’t have a hat).
• If work area temperature (as per approved area thermometer) reaches 36 degrees, a 10-minute break is allowed per 50-minutes of continuous work.
• If you happen to feel unwell due to the heat, please see your area First-Aider for assistance.

Meet our newest Team Member!

We are delighted to announce the appointment of Andrew Flecknoe to the role of Financial Controller.

Andrew brings a strong accounting and agricultural background and will play a key role in supporting the business as we continue to grow and strengthen our operations.

Over the coming weeks, Andrew will be working closely with teams across the business to get up to speed and build relationships.

Please join us in warmly welcoming Andrew to Goldacres!

All employees are reminded to lock their vehicles at all times while on site.

There was some suspicious activity on site yesterday.

If you notice any trespassing or suspicious behaviour, please report it immediately to your Manager.

Thank you

Thank you, Goldacres Warehouse Team 👏

A huge thank you to our warehouse and dealer support teams for your outstanding efforts in supporting our customers and fulfilling orders throughout the Christmas and New Year period. Your dedication, teamwork, and commitment during a particularly busy time of year did not go unnoticed and were critical in keeping our dealers and customers supported.

We truly appreciate everything you do.

Welcome back everyone, and we hope you had a safe and restful break.

As we return to work, it’s a good time to reset, refocus, and ease back into our routines. Please take a moment to re-familiarise yourself with your work area, equipment, and processes, and continue to prioritise safety in everything you do.

We look forward to the year ahead and working together to deliver safe, high-quality and consistent outcomes. If you need support as you transition back, please don’t hesitate to speak with your leader.

Thank you. Onward into 2026 we go!

Time for a well earned break!

As we approach the holiday season and prepare for a well-deserved break, we want to thank everyone for the hard work, commitment, and professionalism shown throughout the year. The way you continue to support one another, take pride in your work, and act with care and accountability reflects our values and the standards we hold ourselves to every day.

This is an opportunity to pause, reflect on what we’ve achieved together, and take time to rest and reset.

Thank you again for your efforts across the year. We wish you a safe, restful break and look forward to the year ahead.

11.00am

Enjoy the delicious Smoke on The Weir Christmas Feast Box!

• Friday 19 December
• 11.00am
• FP Shed

Coming into the end of year period, it’s important to keep you and your fellow work mates safe, so that everyone can enjoy the holiday period.

Please make sure you are wearing all the correct PPE including safety glasses and hearing protection (when necessary), as well as keeping your work areas tidy and free of hazards.

Ensure Pre-starts are completed and the equipment is operated safely.

Help your team members with any heavy objects and remember to use mechanical aids if needed.

Hearing Tests Commence Today

All production staff and those non-production employees who have not previously completed a baseline audiological test are included in this round.

All employees with an appointment have been handed an individual slip with their date and time for their own reference.

If you have any questions, please contact the People & Safety team.

Teamwork in Action!

We wanted to share some fantastic feedback we recently received on our G8 Crop Cruiser – Series 3 and to thank everyone for their hard work.

Peter Farrell, a long-time owner of our machines, recently test-drove the new G8S3 and was extremely impressed. He highlighted the exceptional ride comfort, quiet cab, and impressive boom performance, and said it’s a machine he would buy tomorrow.

The first production build went to Western Plains Motors, and Anton Parrôt described it as “the best machine Goldacres has ever delivered,” specifically praising the build quality.

This is a great reflection of the teamwork and effort that goes into bringing our machines to life.

Well done, team!

Deposits Due Tomorrow

Join our end of year celebration!

A reminder that deposits are due Thursday 11th December.

Scheduled Soon

Manufacturing environments can expose employees to elevated noise levels, and hearing tests help us monitor and manage these risks effectively.

Audiological tests will take place during the week of Monday 15 December.

All Production employees and those non-production employees who have not previously completed a baseline audiological test will be included in this round.

A full schedule, including individual days and time slots, will be released shortly.

Happy Birthday Deb!

Happy 60th Birthday to Deb Beale.

We hope you are having a great day!

From the Goldacres team.

Thankyou!

A huge thankyou to this year’s Wellbeing Committee members.

We got together to acknowledge the year’s efforts and we were also fortunate to have the Chair of Ballarat Men’s Mental Health, Andrew McPherson join our morning tea. We presented the funds raised from the recent raffle and we also learnt more about BMMH services.

Thankyou for your contribution to Goldacres’ goal of fostering an engaged, safe and resilient workforce.

Congratulations!

This week we acknowledge and celebrate the below team members for their significant length of service with the company.

Congratulations and thankyou for your contribution and commitment to Goldacres!

10 Years

• Julie Marmo
• Josh Brogan
• Chris Thomas
• Steve Crowe
• Peter Hampton

15 Years

• Kevin Yuan
• Brendan Bishop

Student Engineer

You may have noticed a new face around….

Damen McIntyre (right) has joined us from Monash Uni where he is currently completing his Bachelor of Mechanical Engineering to undertake his pre-grad Engineering Placement.

Please join us in welcoming Damen!

Celebrate the year!

This year’s Work Christmas Party will be on Friday 19 December at the Lake View Hotel.

More details to come!

International Men’s Day Morning Tea Fundraiser

Great to see the hungry faces attending the special morning tea. Thankyou to all that purchased raffle tickets – we raised $325 to donate to Ballarat Men’s Mental Health!

Big shout out to the Wellbeing Committee who arranged some of the generous prize donations and also to Goldacres for the company gifts.

We also acknowledge the depts. that support the prep and the helpers who pull it all together on the day.

Everybody’s valuable contribution has enabled us to support a great cause.

International Men’s Day Morning Tea

10.00am – 10.30am

FP Shed

Tickets drawn for the Goldacres Fundraising Raffle for Ballarat Men’s Mental Health.

Our staff  visit the world’s leading Trade Fair for Agricultural Machinery!

The Goldacres team stopped by the Dromos srl stand at Agritechnica in Hanover, Germany – the proud supplier of axles for our G8 Series 3 self-propelled sprayers.

It was a great opportunity to catch up with the Dromos team, discuss our ongoing projects, and explore future business opportunities.

Image: Dromos team, Jono, Roger, Russell and Justin from Engineering.

Eye protection is required in all factory buildings during working hours, including all covered apron areas, and the Sub Assembly section located in the Warehouse.

Eye protection is not required to be worn in office areas, or the Warehouse (other than the Warehouse Sub Assembly area), unless the task being undertaken requires the wearing of them.

Refer to POL000037 Eye Protection Policy for full site policy detail.

Supporting Ballarat Men’s Mental Health

Support a great local organisation via our Fundraiser Raffle!

BMMH  engage men through friendly communication using language that is familiar to them and ‘jargon-free’. Their response is timely, appropriate and individually targeted, ensuring ‘no wrong doors’ and no valuable time wasted.

See the posters around site for the numerous raffle prizes.

Tickets drawn at our International Men’s Day Egg & Bacon Roll Morning Tea – Wed 19 Nov

Family Fun Day & Show & Shine!

Friday 28th November
3:00 – 6:00pm

• Sprayer Rides
• Mobile Animal Farm
• Games on the Grass
• Face Painting
• Hole in One
• Sausage Sizzle
• Ice-cream

For planning purposes – please fill out the expression of interest form if you would like to attend.

Let us know how many adults and kids you would like to bring and if you would like to show a car or bike!

Pizza!

Site lunch is today, in the old truck wash.

Pizza options will be the following:

• Super special – no anchovies
• Meat lovers
• BBQ Chicken – no pineapple
• Hawaiian

Lunch will be as follows:

12.00pm – all of Production, Warehouse

12.40pm – Office staff, Warehouse

Warehouse Update!

Please join us in congratulating Karl Fisher who has been recently appointed to the position of Warehouse 2IC.

Steve Aleksic, Warehouse Manager said ‘Karl is a well-respected team member who brings almost 10 years of Goldacre experience to this newly created role. He demonstrates and lives the Values, which will help support myself and the team moving forward’.

Congratulations Karl! It’s great to support team members with development opportunities.

Warehouse Pedestrian Exclusion Zones

Whilst in and around the Warehouse, ensure you are following all exclusion zone requirements for Mobile Equipment and the Loading Bay.

• Pedestrians must stay 3m away from powered mobile equipment at all times unless it is unavoidable and communication with the driver has been established.
• When the red lights are flashing outside and inside the loading bay, you must not enter the loading bay and must stay within the marked walk ways at all times.

Our Values in Action!

Great to get together to celebrate our wins with Stephen acknowledging everyone’s contribution to our successful Goldacres Precision Unleashed 2025 EXPO.

A well-deserved Shout Out also to Jodie Saba for all her amazing efforts in steering the ship!

Thankyou BBQ

To celebrate the huge success of Goldacres Precision Unleashed 2025 last week and to thank everyone for their amazing efforts, join us for a BBQ morning tea today.

• FP Shed
• 10.00am – 10.30am

See you all there!

Employee EXPO Visit

Thanks to our charming tour leader Chris Thomas for driving us all out to the our Precision Unleashed Expo!

It was excellent to visit the event and view our amazing product on full display.

Meet our new Product Specialist

We’d like to welcome back Tom Glover to the Sales team in the role of Product Specialist.

Tom may be familiar to a lot of us here at Goldacres as it has only been three years since Tom last worked here in the same role.

Please join us in welcoming back Tom and say hi if you see him around.

Countdown to the Goldacres EXPO!

Sales have increased slightly throughout September with G4s and G8 S3s being the biggest sellers plus a trailer and a G6.

Recent rains in most parts of the country are helping to finish crops off and restore confidence in the ag industry.

The Precision Unleashed Expo is drawing closer with many staff playing a vital role in this event, we thank you all for your effort so far, it’s shaping up to be a great event!

Thanks for joining us!

It was great to acknowledge Thursday 11 September R U OK?

Thanks to our Wellbeing partner, Lou Lugsdin for reminding us all of the importance of ‘Connected Conversations’.

Checked in with your workmates lately?

Sausage Sizzle Today!

Join us for an R U OK? sausage:

• Extended Morning Break – 10.00am to 10.30am
• FP Shed

Thursday 11 September is R U OK? Day but we know that whether it’s a friend, family member, partner, or colleague, the people around us go through life’s ups and downs every day.

That’s why we want everyone to feel confident to check in with the people they care about and Ask R U OK? Any Day.

Injury, Near-Miss and Incident Reporting

Please ensure that all injuries, near-misses and incidents are reported accordingly no matter how minor they may seem.

This helps us to track what is happening and allows Goldacres to work on minimising the risk to everyone on site allowing everyone to go home safely at the end of every day.

Great News: We’re Leading the Industry in Safety!

Our 24/25 WorkCover performance rating has come in at 26.45% better than the industry average.

The “industry average” compares injury claims across similar businesses – being ahead means fewer and less serious incidents.

Just two years ago, we were 34% worse, and last year 41% worse than the industry average. This huge turnaround shows that our focus on safety is really paying off.

Some of the good work behind this success:

• Clearer job instructions (lifting, pushing, pulling capacities)
• 5 Why root cause analysis on all injuries and incidents
• Positive engagement from our H&S Committee
• Site safety induction and refresher training

Thank you for looking out for each other and keeping our workplace safe. We will continue this important work!

Roast Packs

Site lunch is today in the old truck wash.

Roast Pack options will be the following:

• Lamb
• Pork
• Chicken
• Beef

Lunch will be as follows:

12.00pm – all of Production, Warehouse

12.40pm – Office staff, Warehouse

Site Hearing Protection

Hearing Protection requirements differ over the site.

Hearing Protection is mandatory in the Main Factory shed (Fab, Paint, Trailer Line and R&D). For all other sheds, the wearing of standard-level hearing protection is recommended.

When undertaking high-noise outputting tasks (rattle guns etc.), high-level protection must be worn.

$1615 raised!

A huge thankyou to all the people who contributed to our recent Allan Coon Fundraiser.

This was a huge success and last week Allan received a full truck load of firewood and Goldacres also made a significant cash donation.

Thanks to Darren Relouw for overseeing the delivery and he has reported that Allan was very overwhelmed and speechless at the generosity of his workmates and Goldacres.

Thanks also to our Wellbeing Ambassadors for driving this fundraiser to help a workmate!

A Successful Day!

Last week 160+ people took part in our Sprayer Operator Training Day at Dookie. Participation far exceeded our initial plans!

The sun joined us along with sprayer operators, farmers and dealers. Dookie College and School of Agriculture Food and Ecosystem Sciences hosted us and we were able to access their fantastic facilities and catering.

A very successful day for Goldacres! Thanks to all our staff who brought this to life.

Chip in for Firewood ‘n Feed!

Unfortunately, Allan Coon from Assembly has been unable to return to work as he is still recovering from a significant operation.

Keep an eye out for Wellbeing Committee members who will be around with a ‘bucket’ for donations. Thanks to our Wellbeing Ambassadors for driving this fundraiser to help a workmate!

Thanks also to Goldacres who will also chip in to help Allan during this challenging time for the family.

A Values Share from Trailer Line

Last month, The trailer shed team ran into a technical issue while a trailer was in testing.

The trailer boom centre was extended and at max height, we had lost all power and hydraulic functions, which was a massive safety issue, And it was just as the 2:30pm finish bell rung.

Without being asked, The team stayed behind and resolved the issue. Would’ve taken myself 3-4 hours to resolve but the team stepped up and the issue was resolved within 20 mins.

Great teamwork, guys and I’m grateful for your willingness to go above and beyond to keep things safe and moving forward.

John Kellett, Assembly Supervisor

Great to see our Values in Action! Which Values do you think the Trailer Line upheld?

Meet our new Payroll Officer

We are very pleased to announce the appointment of Jane Hodgkins as our new Payroll Officer – part-time Monday to Thursday.

In this role, Jane will be responsible for payroll for both Goldacres and Goldacres Sprayer Centre, and supporting our HR administration.

Jane brings a strong background in end-to-end payroll, and this role is a great fit for her skills and experience.

Please join us in welcoming Jane to Goldacres, and feel free to introduce yourselves as she settles in!

Values in Action

Thanks to all that helped to feed us!

Thanks also to Tom Barber, one of our Product Specialists for sharing experiences and challenging problem-solving out in the field.

The teamwork continues after the sprayers leave the factory.

Great to hear about our Values in Action!

Values Sausage Sizzle Morning Tea

Roger will be talking about our Values in Action!

• Extended Morning Break – 10.00am to 10.30am
• FP Shed

Winners are Grinners!

Congratulations to the winners of the Shane Holtkamp Fundraiser Raffle.

1st Prize – Ultra-bright LED Light Bar – Shane Withers

2nd Prize – Goldacres Squirt VX Trolley Sprayer – Justin Ellis

3rd Prize – Goldacres Merch Pack – Adam Boyer

A huge thankyou to all that purchased tickets and donated money. $700 was raised and Goldacres matched funds raised to a total of $1400!

Thanks also to:

• the Wellbeing Committee for being the driving force behind supporting Shane’s family during this challenging time for them
• the Richards family for generously donating the prizes and the additional funds.
• and to the people who stepped up and helped out.

A fantastic effort!

Organisational Staff Changes

We are pleased to announce the following organisational changes:

• Richard Stute has commenced his role as ICT & Business Services Manager.
• Adam Orr has commenced a new role as Operations Manager, encompassing Supply Chain, Manufacturing, Quality and Warranty.
• Adam Howard has been appointed in the new role Procurement Manager, leading the Purchasing Team.

Please join us in congratulating our team members in their new positions!

Thanks to all that joined us for a Wellbeing Sausage & Onion in Bread!

Wonderful to see all the hungry faces and a huge thanks to all that helped.

Remember to get your health checks!    knowyourmanfacts.com

And a great effort by all the people that purchased raffle tickets and donated to the Shane Holtkamp Family Fundraiser Raffle.

Tickets still available!

Join us today for a Wellbeing Sausage & Onion in Bread!

Extended Morning Break – 10.00am to 10.30am

FP Shed

Also – Shane Holtkamp Family Fundraiser Raffle tickets available.

knowyourmanfacts.com

Be a Men’s Health Champion

50 men in Australia die each day from preventable causes. That’s around 18,000 men a year.

One thing we can do to reduce the number of men dying too young is to increase the number of men getting health checks.

Find out what health checks are right for you, tell your mates  and be a men’s health champion!

knowyourmanfacts.com

We have commenced leader engagement on embedding the company values!

Taking the time to explore why our company values matter and how we may uphold them is important.

Stay tuned – there will be more to come on the Goldacres Values!

Quality are reviewing coating standards.

The QA team, led by Ian Williams, is developing a new standard for powder-coated and painted parts.

In partnership with OzPress, coated samples are undergoing tests, including salt spray, to evaluate performance and enhance the durability of externally sourced components.

Connected Conversations Leader Workshops

After trialing the session with our Wellbeing Committee – this week all Leaders attended mental health support awareness workshops which were facilitated by our Wellbeing partner, Lou Lugsdin.

A conversation can:

• Provide a lifeline to support
• Reduce stigma
• Open the door to future conversations

It’s great to build on last year’s Wellbeing Education Sessions to keep working towards a positive mental health supported workplace.

A reminder that Flu Shots are today in the Board Room.

Please ensure that you complete the Flu Vaccination Consent Form including your Medicare Number and bring the form with you.

Your allocated time is written on the top of the form.

If you have any questions or concerns, please speak with the HR team.

Regularly updating company policies is critical to maintaining a safe, ethical, and compliant workplace.

The following policies have been reviewed and updated to reflect current legislation, best practices, and evolving workplace needs:

• POL000004 – Employee Code of Conduct Policy
• POL000039 – Occupational Health and Safety (OHS) Policy
• POL000003 – Working Alone Policy

Current policy versions are accessible via the internal company file location: G:\01 Shared\01 Policy\01 Employee Policy or ask your Supervisor / Leading Hand / Manager.

For any assistance or questions, please speak with your line manager or the HR Dept.

Michael Ryan has been in Tassie!

Michael attended Agfest Field Days, Tasmania with Agri Machinery showcasing Goldacres’ newest LM Linkage on show plus a range of home garden sprayers for attendees to explore.

Whole Site Lunch is today in the old truck wash!

Pasta options are:

• Fettucine Carbonara
• Fettucine Pollo e Funghi
• Spaghetti Bolognese
• Lasagna

Lunch will be as follows:

12.00pm – all of Production, Warehouse

12.40pm – Office staff, Warehouse

Back to Work!

We hope you had a great break over the shutdown period and have recharged your batteries.

We’re ready to go again!

For Morning Tea today there will be delicious hot cross buns available!

We hope you take the opportunity over the shutdown period to recharge your batteries and look forward to seeing you all back on board on Monday 28 April.

Have a happy and safe Easter / Anzac Day!

We are delighted to announce the appointment of Jesse Lopes to the role of Sales Representative at our Goldacres Sprayer Centre, St Arnaud branch.

Jesse brings with him a wealth of experience in Sales, Account Management, and developing strong relationships within the Agricultural Industry.

We’re thrilled to welcome Jesse to the team and are confident that his expertise will further strengthen the capabilities of our Sales Team across the business.

Please join us in warmly welcoming Jesse to Goldacres.

Just over 12 months ago, Michael Ryan was appointed as Smallacres Product Manager.

One of his first tasks was to review the amount of Smallacres stock Goldacres were carrying with the intention of reducing it to free up both warehouse storage space and cash flow.

Michael has achieved this goal by reducing our in-stock inventory by 50% in twelve months, quite an achievement in these tough times for sales!

Not only has Michael reduced our stock level, he has also been working with the Production team to improve the schedule ensuring that stock turns are more relative to market demands – another difficult task.

Well done Michael, keep up the great work!

Students onsite!

This week we had two groups from Covenant College in Geelong visit.

The students are currently studying Cert II in Agriculture and were genuinely appreciative and very impressed.

They had lots of questions which we were more than happy to answer!

We are taking orders.

Since midnight Dealers have been able to place deposits on Build Slots for our new G8 Crop Cruiser – Series 3.

We have already got three deposits and are expecting another five in the next 24 hours!

Thanks for everybody’s hard work on the G8-S3 – we are about to reap the rewards.

Sealing Product and Application

This week Assembly team members participated in the new Assembly Sealing Product and Technical Info training.

This sessions covers:

• Sealing Products used for sealing at Goldacres
• Flange Clamps
• Sealing Threads
• Pinch-Weld Rubber Seal
• Adhesive-Backed Rubber Seal
• Foam Tape Seal

Additional Business Update!

In the last week we have received quite a few orders.

For the month of March we received:

• 5 x G6,
• 2 x G4,
• 3 x Prairie Specials, and
• 1 x Prairie Auto

This is very positive!

Early order program now on!

Dealers can now book an early build slot for the G8 Crop Cruiser, Series 3. Designed to set a new standard in agricultural precision, the G8-S3 cutting-edge technology and engineering advancements are aimed at improving efficiency, accuracy, and reliability for farmers and operators alike.

Be sure to check out and share the new video featuring Matt Weir, Engineering Leader – Jigs and Robotics on our socials.

Visit the new G8-S3 website for more details: https://g8-s3.goldacres.com.au/

Level 2 Hydraulics Training is underway!

This week our Assembly teams completed our internal hydraulics training module which focuses on:

• Valve types
• Hydraulics schematics interpretation
• Hydraulics scenario based problem-solving

Thanks to Sam Martin, John Denmeade and the Quality team for developing these important training modules.

Happy 50th Birthday!

Not so baby faced now.

Stronger representation on VIC NSW Border

We now have a stronger distribution foothold in Echuca as Goulburn Valley (GV) Ag moves into their temporary premises in Echuca, while they build a brand new dealership next door.

The GV Ag team are extremely excited to work with Goldacres and when you speak to any of their team their enthusiasm is very apparent – our customers can’t help but be impressed by this and we see great things in their future with Goldacres.

Today Luigi’s Ice Cream Van will be onsite!

To celebrate the last of the warm(ish) weather Luigi’s Ice Cream and Sorbet will be available from 11.30am until 1.00pm.

Payment via cash or EFTPOS.

Coming October 2025

The G8 Crop Cruiser Series 3 combines the strength of a mechanical driveline with hydrostatic-like speed control.

We are pleased to welcome Tom Robertson who has joined the mechanical group in the Engineering Team.

Tom comes to us with a strong background in project planning, production and manufacturing engineering and will be a great asset to the team.

Please join us in giving Tom a warm welcome to the Goldacres team!

Interested in Goldacres Footy Tipping Comp?

A reminder that the season starts on Thursday!

Contact Julie Marmo in Purchasing via juliemarmo@goldacres.com.au or drop in.

Eye protection is required in all factory buildings during working hours, including all covered apron areas, and the Sub Assembly section located in the Warehouse.

Eye protection is not required to be worn in office areas, or the Warehouse (other than the Warehouse Sub Assembly area), unless the task being undertaken requires the wearing of them.

Refer to POL000037 Safety Glasses & Eye Protection Policy (Ballarat) for the full site policy detail.

Monthly lunch is today in the old truck wash.

12.00pm – all of Production, Warehouse

12.40pm – Office staff, Warehouse

Pizza options:

• Super Special (Supreme)
• Meat Lovers
• BBQ Chicken
• Hawaiian

The highly anticipated second teaser for the G8S3 has been released, offering a glimpse into the future of agricultural spraying.

This isn’t just an upgraded version of our existing sprayer with a larger tank—it’s a complete, ground-up redesign that redefines efficiency and innovation in the field.

Starting April 2nd, dealers will have the opportunity to secure a build slot, marking the next step toward revolutionising spraying technology. Stay tuned for more updates!

Reducing Sub Assembly faults helps improve QC test times.

Late last year a project was started to look at reducing Induction hopper faults. Some great work has been done by reviewing drawings, tooling and supply parts and the results have shown a reduction.

Although the work continues, the results are trending in the right direction!

Discover the origins of the Goldacres Brand

From a tank on wheels to transforming Australian farming – the Goldacres story started with one man who thought “I can do this as well as what they are.”

Demos and new products have been the focus for the Marketing team.

The year kicked off with Prairie Auto demos (2500L Prairie Special with Weedetect camera tech connected to a SwarmBot autonomous tractor) throughout the Vic Mallee into South Australia with record numbers of customers in attendance.

Also, the advertising campaign has begun with the much anticipated G8 Crop Cruiser Series 3 – check out the socials for the latest posts!

Interested in Goldacres Footy Tipping Comp?

Contact Julie Marmo in Purchasing via juliemarmo@goldacres.com.au or drop in.

A checking system will be introduced to ensure parts are not missed.

After analysing recent data, it was found that parts were occasionally missed and not welded onto jobs.

To resolve this, the Fabrication team will implement a checking system to prevent future occurrences.

Level 2 Hydraulics Training is underway!

This week the QC Team participated in the second internal hydraulics training module which focuses on:

• Valve types
• Hydraulics schematics interpretation
• Hydraulics scenario based problem-solving

The next group to do the training are our Assembly Front Line Leaders and end of line Testers.

Thanks to Sam Martin, John Denmeade and the Quality team for developing these important training modules.

Trailer and SP production rate changes.

Production rates for the SP and Trailer production lines will be adjusted on February 12th to align with current market demands.

The SP line will increase from 4 units per month to 6, while the Trailer line will decrease to 3 units per month. Over the next few weeks, Assembly staff will be reassigned to ensure production targets are met.

Things don’t always go smoothly – after previously purchasing four Goldacres Sprayers, Brendon Campbell of Horsham was going to buy a competitor’s sprayer. 

However, Bordertown Goldacres Sprayer Centre then got involved through our Regional Manager, Jason Rodda.

After paying $1.3m for a G6 with 42M Trifold boom and Weedetect, Brendon called Head Office to thank us all for his wonderful new machine, and to ensure we knew what a great job Jason and the Bordertown team did for him.

It is tough out there, but we know our competitors are finding it even tougher, and it is your efforts that are making the difference for Goldacres!

We’re excited to reintroduce Sharon Cain, who joined us late last year as our Payroll and HR Coordinator.

Sharon oversees payroll for both Goldacres and Goldacres Sprayer Centre, as well as managing our HR administration processes. With a solid background in end-to-end payroll, Sharon is eager to further expand her HR expertise in this role.

Please join us in giving Sharon a warm welcome to the Goldacres team, and don’t hesitate to introduce yourselves!

As a component of our second year of supporting Workplace Wellbeing; Goldacres will be appointing Wellbeing Ambassadors.

Contribute to ill-health prevention ideas and activities and provide support in the implementation of company wellbeing program/s.

You can apply directly or nominate a peer who you think would be a great fit!

Please see the application form for further info. Closing date Friday 7 Feb.

Key members of the Assembly Production Team participated in a 5 Whys Root Cause Analysis (RCA) Workshop.

The session focused on formulating clear problem statements, asking “why” to uncover root causes, and identifying corrective actions and applying lessons learnt for broader application.

Thank you to the Quality Team for leading this valuable training, which will soon be rolled out across other departments!

The controlled release of information to the media has now started which will drive anticipation for our new Crop Cruiser.

A carefully planned schedule of releases will slowly tease out more details in the coming months.

On the 2^nd of April, Dealers will be able to book a build slot.

We launch it here in Ballarat in October.

It’s going to be huge!

The Quality Assurance team have been working on improving end of stage inspections.

Danny has been working with the SP team to update end of stage inspections. Identifying faults earlier in the process improves rework time by stopping faults at the source.

The planned outcome of these inspections will be conducted at each stage by the Assembly teams.

Keep an eye out as the changes come through in the following weeks.

We hope you all had a relaxing and joyful break filled with special moments and time to recharge.

As we step into the new year, we’re excited to welcome you back to what promises to be a dynamic and rewarding year ahead.

Your contributions are vital to our shared success, and we’re eager to see the energy and innovation you bring into 2025.

Let’s build on the momentum we’ve created and make this year one to remember. Here’s to achieving great things together!

Today’s lunch is by Smoke on the Weir in the Final Production shed at 11am.

As we approach the holiday season and prepare for a well-deserved break, we want to take a moment to thank you for your hard work and dedication throughout the year.

This is also a time to reflect, recharge, and connect with what matters most.

While the festive season is full of joy, it can also bring heightened risks.  Please remember to prioritise safety in everything you do during your holiday. Take a step back, focus on staying safe, and enjoy this special time with loved ones.

Wishing you a joyful, safe, and restful break!