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Sunfam

Locality: Bundaberg, Queensland

Phone: +61 7 4152 4166

Address: 1A Bourbong Street 4670 Bundaberg, QLD, Australia

Website: http://www.sunfam.com.au

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25.01.2022 An opportunity is available at Sunfam Pty Ltd for a Excavator Trencher Operator / Labourer for an immediate start. The Excavator Trencher Operator / Labourer is... the person responsible for: Pre-start and post operational checks Load and unload equipment and move it around worksites Select, change and operate special attachments Work form drawings and markers under the direction of supervisors and managers Digging trenches Back fill trenches Drive machines to and from worksites Service equipment by cleaning, lubricating and refuelling it and make minor adjustments and repairs when necessary Maintain duty of care for other users and work to Health and Safety requirements scope, time, quality and cost. Understands procedures & company policies relating to health & safety Assesses hazards and makes the changes at work site before commencement Follows emergency procedures Manages time effectively Ensuring that the Machine is in good working order and all defects are reported immediately Follow all site procedures Follow all site instructions from management Fitness for work and fatigue management The successful candidate must have: Proven experience as an Excavator Trencher Operator/ Labourer Relevant competency tickets including excavator ticket Current Qld HR drivers licence Forward resumes to [email protected] See more

25.01.2022 DID YOU KNOW...that Sunfam has accredited staff that can design, manufacture and install irrigation systems? Click on the link below to find out more information on this service and also, to check out our great monthly specials for May. https://sunfam.com.au//upl/2020/05/May-2020-Newsletter.pdf

25.01.2022 POSITION VACANT!!!!!! An opportunity is available at Sunfam Pty Ltd for a Welder/Boiler Maker for an immediate start. The Welder / Boiler Maker is responsible for: Read blueprints and drawings and take or read measurements to plan layout and procedures.... Determine the appropriate welding equipment or method based requirements. Set up components for welding according to specifications (e.g. Cut material with powered saws to match measurements). Operate angle grinders to prepare the parts that must be welded. Align components using callipers, rulers etc and clamp pieces. Weld components using manual or semi-automatic welding equipment in various positions (vertical, horizontal or overhead). Repair machinery and other components by welding pieces and filling gaps. Test and inspect welded surfaces and structure to discover flaws. Maintain equipment in a condition that does not compromise safety. The successful candidate must have: Proven experience as welder Relevant competency tickets including welding certificates Current Qld motor vehicle drivers licence Please forward resumes via email to: [email protected]

24.01.2022 MANAGEMENT AND STAFF AT SUNFAM WOULD LIKE TO WISH ALL OF OUR CUSTOMERS A HAPPY AND SAFE EASTER. WE WILL BE CLOSED GOOD FRIDAY 10TH APRIL THROUGH TO EASTER MONDAY 13TH APRIL 2020. WE WILL REOPEN TUESDAY 14TH APRIL AT 7AM

23.01.2022 Sunfams July Newsletter out now. Check out the Silvan Run Out Specials. https://sunfam.com.au/newsletter/

23.01.2022 Management and Staff of Sunfam would like to take this opportunity to wish our customers a Merry Christmas and a Happy and Safe New Year. We look forward to continuing to meet all your agricultural needs in 2021.

22.01.2022 The title says it all!! Paradise Dam is "probably stable"..... PLEASE READ AND SHARE THIS SUMMARY from Bundaberg Fruit & Vegetable Growers:- Several of the worl...ds top experts in major water storage and dam projects presented evidence to the Commission of Inquiry into Paradise Dam on Tuesday. Global geotechnical expert, Dr Paul Rizzo, compacted concrete engineering specialist, Steve Tatro, and international authority on RCC dams, Dr Ernest Schrader, all questioned the validity of the testing processes on which Sunwater based its assessment of the stability of Paradise Dam. Steve Tatro questioned the shear testing process and said that multiple testing of the same core sample over a lengthy period and subsequent limited testing led him to question the assumptions behind the report stating the dams stability was at risk. Dr Rizzo said he also had strong concerns regarding using the core samples as a means for testing cohesion of the dam layers and for coming to the conclusion that the dam had stability issues. Dr Ernest Schrader said the results of the tests Sunwater relied on were "suspect". He said no dam of similar construction in the world had shown such low levels and "proper testing is needed" to draw such a conclusion. Dr Schrader said he had not seen the testing, but from photos he had viewed, the testing appeared to have been performed on core samples that had been taken apart and put back together. He said "it doesnt make sense". "You cant put much reliance" on some of the previous testing data included in the overall assessment of the dams status. Dr Schrader agreed the cores tested showed faults but said "thats not whats in the dam". Agreeing, Dr Rizzo said the existing data obtained by Sunwater over the past decade or so was "inadequate, misleading and insufficient to assess the integrity and safety of Paradise Dam." All three concluded their evidence saying more testing was required on the Paradise Dam to make a real evaluation of its stability with Dr Schrader saying "in my knowledge (the dam is) almost certainly stable". #saveparadise #paradisefeedsyou #farmjobsmatter

22.01.2022 With snake season in full swing come into store and see our friendly staff for a twin pack of Solar Snake-A-Way Snake Repellers for just $72.00 incl gst.

22.01.2022 FRIDAY FUNNY!!!!! A new and ingenious reason to buy PVC pipe and fittings. Have a great weekend everyone!!!

21.01.2022 Sunfam would like to wish all of our customers a Happy Christmas and Safe New Year. Holiday Trading Hours Monday, 23rd December - 7am to 5pm Tuesday, 24th December - 7am to 5pm Wednesday, 25th December - Christmas Day - Closed... Thursday, 26th December - Boxing Day - Closed Friday, 27th December - 7am to 5pm Saturday, 28th December - 8am to 11am Monday, 30th Decmeber - 7am to 5pm Tuesday, 31st December - 7am to 5pm Wednesday, 1st January - New Years Day - Closed Thursday, 2nd January - 7am to 5pm Friday, 3rd January - 7am to 5pm See more

21.01.2022 Congratulations to John Finlay who purchased a DAVEY PUMP in December you are the winner of the ZIGGY BARBEQUE valued at $850.

21.01.2022 HAPPY NEW YEAR Januarys Newsletter is out with lots of specials for the New Year. So run dont walk into store and see our friendly staff for more details. https://sunfam.com.au/newsletter/

20.01.2022 THIS MONTH IN THE NOVEMBER NEWSLETTER WE'VE GOT YOUR CHEMICAL SAFETY MATTERS COVERED WITH ALL THE CORRECT PERSONAL PROTECTION EQUIPMENT SO YOU CAN APPLY YOUR HERBICIDE AND INSECTICIDE PRODUCTS IN A SAFE MANNER! https://sunfam.com.au/newsletter/

20.01.2022 In June's Newsletter we welcome Tim Behrens to the Sunfam Team. Tim is our new Area Salesperson/Agronomist servicing the South Bundaberg area from the Burnett River to Coonarr and Calavos. Also click on the link below to check out all of our end of financial year specials. https://sunfam.com.au/newsletter/

19.01.2022 Have a great weekend everyone!!!!!

19.01.2022 A very special cheque presentation was held giving the Carinbundi Foundation a $2,500 Christmas cash boost, thanks to @Corteva Agriscience and @CRTAustralia! The Carinbundi Foundation will use their grant to purchase window furnishings for the two new homes they are building for People living with a disability in Bundaberg. Such a deserving recipient and we’re thrilled they won and that we can help them in this way! https://www.facebook.com/Corteva/ https://facebook.com/CRTAustralia/

18.01.2022 Check out all of the Christmas Specials in this months newsletter. https://sunfam.com.au//20/12/December-2019-Newsletter1.pdf

18.01.2022 Congratulations to the Carinbundi Foundation who are receiving a surprise $2,500 Christmas cash boost, thanks to @Corteva Agriscience and @CRTAustralia! We nominated them for the amazing work they do and are delighted they’ve won. #Corteva #ausag #InItForGood

18.01.2022 In Junes Newsletter we welcome Tim Behrens to the Sunfam Team. Tim is our new Area Salesperson/Agronomist servicing the South Bundaberg area from the Burnett River to Coonarr and Calavos. Also click on the link below to check out all of our end of financial year specials. https://sunfam.com.au/newsletter/

18.01.2022 SUNFAM CHRISTMAS AND NEW YEAR CLOSURES Thursday 24th December 7am - TBA Friday 25th December CLOSED Saturday 26th December CLOSED Monday 28th December CLOSED... Tuesday 29th December 7am 5pm Wednesday 30th December 7am 5pm Thursday 31st December 7am 5pm Friday 1st January CLOSED Saturday 2nd January CLOSED See more

18.01.2022 An opportunity is available at Sunfam Pty Ltd for Installation General Labourer for an immediate start. The Installation General Labourer responsible for: V...ehicle pre-start checks Load and unload equipment at worksites Assist in field installations of main line irrigation systems Assist with removal and re-installation of turbine pumps Perform delivery and collection of ordered components for local suppliers General workshop duties Understands procedures & company policies relating to health & safety Following emergency procedures Managing time effectively Following all site procedures Following all site instructions from management Fitness for work and fatigue management Detect and report hazards and risks in the workplace. Advise on effective measures to eliminate or minimise hazards and risks. Develop, review and maintain safe working procedures to be used by employees. Ensure that good housekeeping standards are maintained in the work environment. The successful applicant will have a current QLD HR drivers licence. Forward resumes to [email protected] See more

17.01.2022 Checkout Sunfams April Newletter. Come into store and ask our friendly staff about Virkon S with powerful, proven performance against over 500 strains of viruses, bacteria and fungi including Foot and Mouth Disease (FMD), Avian inuenza, Salmonella and Campylobacter, VirkonS is selected by governments worldwide for Emergency Disease Control. https://sunfam.com.au///2020/04/April-2020-Newsletter3.pdf

17.01.2022 ARE YOU READY FOR BUSHFIRE SEASON? Check out Sunfams September Newsletter for some great prices on Fire Fighter Pumps and also Solar Snake Repellers for $75.00 for a pack of 2. There is also lots of interesting information for our Agricentre. https://sunfam.com.au/newsletter/

17.01.2022 A position is available for a Trainee Front Counter Sales Person. WHY JOIN THE TEAM? Easy 8am to 5pm Monday to Friday roster + 1 Saturday a month. Great team working environment... Opportunity to learn Full time position POSITION Trainee Front Counter Sales Person Position represents an excellent opportunity to develop the skills necessary to launch a rewarding career with Irrigation, Crop Protection and Pumps for the rural industry. You will have the following attributes: Rural background advantageous Enjoys building relationships with people Can direct conversations Coachable Enjoys life Positive attitude Computer Literate Polite Phone manner Grounded Individual/Team Player Our star recruit will be committed, enthusiastic, enjoy working in a team environment and have excellent communication skills.

17.01.2022 Check out our Springtime Specials in this month's newsletter. There's also a reminder that our Campbell Street Agricentre will no longer be open on Saturday mornings. The Bourbong Street store is open from 8am - 11am, excluding public holidays. https://sunfam.com.au/newsletter/

16.01.2022 With the recent storms and hot days the weeds are starting to shoot up, so run dont walk into our Bourbong St Store and grab a 50lt Quad bike Sprayer. While stocks lasts.

16.01.2022 SUNFAM AGRICENTRE AT 23 CAMPBELL ST, EAST BUNDABERG IS NOW OPEN SATURDAY MORNINGS FROM 8AM TO 11AM FOR ALL YOUR FARMING NEEDS. THESE OPENING HOURS WILL CONTINUE FOR THE FORESEEABLE NEXT SIX MONTHS PENDING REVIEW OF THE CURRENT CLIMATIC CIRCUMSTANCES.

13.01.2022 Check out all the specials in the July Newsletter. Also this month, the $150,000 Instant Asset Write-off has been extended to 31st December 2020. Thinking of purchasing Assets for your Business? If you purchase an asset (new or second hand) costing less than $150,000 and your business aggregated turnover is less than $500 million. Eligibility criteria applies so make sure you seek the help of a registered tax agent or accountant to assist you. https://sunfam.com.au/newsletter/

10.01.2022 Sunfam would like to remind our customers that we will be closed this coming Monday for the Labour Day Public Holiday. We wish you all a safe long weekend.

09.01.2022 LOOKING FOR A LAST MINUTE FATHER'S DAY GIFT FOR DAD? Run into our Bourbong St store and pick up a Selecta Weather Station with Barometer for just $75. Multi Function Weather Station with Full Colour Screen and lots of features to meet all of Dad's weather tracking needs.

09.01.2022 SUNFAM WILL REMAIN OPEN During the COVID-19 regulations Normal business hours will apply As we are adhering to the social distancing rules, we would suggest tha...t you phone, email, or text though an order for us to pick out and we will inform you of the pick up process. We do ask that all non-necessary in-store sales be limited. Thank you for your understanding. Bourbong St 4152 4166 Campbell St 4152 8339 Scotland St 4151 1861 For Orders [email protected] [email protected] Text Orders Bbong Street 0457 431 436 Campbell Street 0437 407 128

09.01.2022 The price of Paradise Paradise Dam is within weeks of being dismantled with the spill way being reduced by 5 meters and the dams capacity permanently reduce...d to 42% of its original design. Adept Economics have today released their report into the cost of inaction on Paradise Dam with an estimated $2.4 billion loss over the next 30 years. https://www.bundabergnow.com//2-4-billion-cost-to-economy/ While this figure is in itself staggering, it is also quite conservative with estimates as high as $8.4 billion being reported in the same report in lost production. It also doesnt factor in the loss of future opportunity and business confidence. The loss of 100,000 ML of water storage doesnt just hurt farmers. It affects the entire agriculture value chain and local community from agricultural service businesses to local retail shops, pubs, clubs and cafes. Taking away $1 of agricultural production can see $10 lost in the local community and economy it supports and which supports it. Bundaberg has a $4.3 billion economy heavily reliant on irrigated agriculture. The ag industry provides $1.1 billion in output and $400 million in direct industry value. Bundaberg now grows 25% of Australias produce growing a range of crops from macadamias and avocadoes to sweet potatoes, tomatoes, zucchinis, water melon, sugar cane, strawberries and citrus. Since the construction of Paradise Dam in 2005 there has been over $1 billion of private investment into the Bundaberg region not including the increased value of land. This investment has been in establishing high value tree crops, building state of the art packing sheds, investment in increased water efficiency projects, soil conservation and water storage systems. All of this investment would not have happened without the water security of Paradise Dam. There has been much noise made by the State Government that the 100,000ML that was released from Paradise was unallocated water. Its true that only 24,000ML out of the 124,000ML of medium priority and 2,850 ML of the 20,000ML high priority was purchased outright. But this is not an example of the lack of demand or value of the water but because of a number of economic and geographic factors. Firstly, Bundaberg receives a lot of rain. In the 12 years since Paradise was built 8 of those years have been above average and 2010 was the wettest on record. This is what makes Bundaberg such a great place to grow food - it is naturally irrigated from the sky. However, the availability of irrigation water to provide security during dry periods builds both industry and investment confidence. Secondly, the initial water pricing set by Sunwater (owned by the State Government) was too high and more focused on a return on investment than looking at the overall economic benefit to the economy. Thirdly, the temporary transfer market is very strong and reliable. Why buy a permenant allocation you may not use for $500 per ML when you can buy one for $30ML in a dry year when you need it. Fourthly, the water security based on the surplus water in Paradise has seen a massive conversion of lower yield crops like sugar to high yield tree crops like avocados and madacamias. Cane has a gross margin of around $1200 per hectare. Sweet potatoes and tomatoes range from around $2000 to $3000 per hectare. Macadamias punch out at around $6,900 per hectare. Avocados have been reported as high as $40,000 per hectare. The majority of tree crops take up to 7 years before their first yield and have heavy upfront establishment costs. The main water requirements arent until trees are fully mature. With the tap being turned off at Paradise, many of these high value projects will be left high and dry. The sad reality is that around 70 % of water users in the Paradise catchment use less than 500ML of water per year. These are your mum and dad, multi generational farmers not your large corporates with the big cheque books. With the reduced water availability will come a jump in the price of water - pushing many family farms further to the wall. For a region that was booming off the back of affordable and reliable water, everything has ground to a halt in anticipation of what the final fate of Paradise will be. It is reported that the costs to fix the dam could range from $50 million to $300 million. This is small fry compared to the cost blow out for the Cross River Rail which has gone from an original budget of $5.4 billion to $13 billion. Frustratingly, there is also $5 billion sitting in the Federal Northern Infrastructure fund which remains untouched because we have a State Government more interested in tearing down dams and regional communities than building new ones. The price of Paradise will ultimately be paid by the people of Bundaberg but the true cost and loss will be felt right across Queensland and Australia.

07.01.2022 Recently Sunfams Managing Director Ian Loeskow together with Lore Saupp-Saunders from Bayer Cropscience presented St Lukes Bundaberg with a cheque for $1000 as sponsorship for their Annual Ladies Afternoon Tea to help raise funds for breast cancer charities.

06.01.2022 The August Newsletter is now out. Click on the link below to check out our great specials. https://sunfam.com.au/newsletter/

06.01.2022 LOOKING FOR A LAST MINUTE FATHERS DAY GIFT FOR DAD? Run into our Bourbong St store and pick up a Selecta Weather Station with Barometer for just $75. Multi Function Weather Station with Full Colour Screen and lots of features to meet all of Dads weather tracking needs.

06.01.2022 Owner of local agricultural service company, Sunfam, Ian Loeskow, talks about the importance of Paradise Dam for employment in the Bundaberg region.... #saveparadise #farmjobsmatter #readtherizzoreport #paradisefeedsyou

05.01.2022 WOW!!!!! WE WON!!!!! High Fundraising Queensland Workplace. Team Sunfam raised a total of $35,414. 3 of our team traveled to Brisbane last Wednesday to accept the award on behalf of Team Sunfam. Congratulations and a big thank you to all of Team Sunfam for your efforts in helping raise this amazing amount for such a worth while cause.

04.01.2022 Sunfam will be closed Monday 27th January 2020 for the Australia Day Public Holiday. We would like to wish all our customers a happy and safe long weekend.

04.01.2022 We would like to remind everyone that from this Saturday 18th April 2020 Sunfams Agricentre at 23 Campbell Street, East Bundaberg will be open on Saturday Mornings from 8am to 11am for over the counter sales.

03.01.2022 Happy Friday everyone. Have a great weekend.

02.01.2022 From now until the 31st of October run into Sunfam and buy any Davey product valued at $999 or more (including GST) and walk away with a 22" Narva Lightbar valued at $299. Limit of 1 lightbar per customer. Stocks are limited - so get in quick!

02.01.2022 Sunfam will be closed tomorrow for Anzac Day. Lest We Forget

01.01.2022 A question to ponder on a Friday afternoon. Have a happy weekend everyone!!!!

01.01.2022 An opportunity is available in to join our team at Sunfam Pty Ltd for a Vehicle Loading Crane Operator. The Vehicle Loading Crane Operator will be required to operate Vehicle Loading Crane > 1T Capacity @10m and assist in the removal, repair and reinstallation of turbine pumps. The successful applicant will have the following: Good communication skills with ability to liaise at all levels Current Qld motor vehicle drivers licence and HR license (ESSENTIAL) Vehicle Loa...ding Crane Licence allowing operation of Slewing Cranes >1T Capacity @ 10m (ESSENTIAL) Forklift licence Ability to work in remote locations as required The ability to work as a team player within a dynamic and continuously changing work environment Enjoy practical and manual work & cope with the physical demands of the job Able to follow precise instructions Able to work without supervision Good hand-eye coordination Be able to hear a supervisors instructions and vehicle warning devices Be able to distinguish objects at a distance of approximately 150 metres Must be willing and available to work away from Bundaberg involving overnight stays Willing to take direction from workshop or onsite supervisor/management The Vehicle Loading Crane Operator is responsible for: Turbine Pump Repairs Vehicle pre-start checks Loading and unloading equipment at worksites Understands procedures & company policies relating to health & safety Follows emergency procedures Manages time effectively Specific Duties Removal, assessment, repair, and re-installation of turbine pumps General workshop duties Assist in field installations of main line irrigation systems Assemble irrigator parts/repair/rebuild small & large pumps/gear boxes & irrigation components Delivery and collection of goods from local suppliers & customers Please forward resumes to [email protected] See more

01.01.2022 ARE YOU READY FOR BUSHFIRE SEASON? Check out Sunfam's September Newsletter for some great prices on Fire Fighter Pumps and also Solar Snake Repellers for $75.00 for a pack of 2. There is also lots of interesting information for our Agricentre. https://sunfam.com.au/newsletter/

01.01.2022 "IF THEY STOPWE STOP" Local Irrigation Company Fears for Future Bundaberg region irrigation supply company, Sunfam, have stated the uncertaint...y about the future of Paradise Dam is having a direct impact on their business. We employ more than 50 local people said Sunfam Managing Director, Ian Loeskow and our business relies heavily on the farming industries in the Bundaberg region. In particular, orchards of Avocado & Macadamia trees which last up to 50 years and use highly efficient irrigation systems, are in jeopardy". "Weve already noticed some hesitation in planning future plantings of macadamias locally Mr Loeskow said which has a direct impact on our business because we supply & install the irrigation equipment for new plantings. According to Mr Loeskow, growers in other industries such as sugarcane have been postponing orders of new low-pressure irrigation equipment because of the uncertainty about the future of Paradise Dam. When it comes down to it, our livelihood is intricately linked with the futures of local farmers Mr Loeskow said if they stop, we stop