Peacock's Transport & Hay Contracting

25/08/2026

Nominations are now open for the AFIA ART of Export Fodder Field Machinery Operators Academy! 🌾

This practical two-day program will bring together up to 24 export fodder operators to build skills, share experience, and learn directly from leading machinery manufacturers and technical experts.

📅 Wednesday 30 September – Thursday 1 October
📍 Rochester, Victoria
💵 $99 per person (includes all training materials, one night twin-share accommodation, and all meals)
🚌 Complimentary shuttle available from Melbourne Airport

Supported by the AgriFutures Australia Rural Workforce Development Program.

Nominations close Monday 7 September — nominate now at https://www.afia.org.au/fodderacademy

25/08/2026

Alex out and about delivery another load for our friends at Feed Central Pty Ltd

📸 Alex

13/08/2026

Brian doing an on farm delivery for our friends at JGW Harvest & Tillage Support

📸 Lester

12/08/2026

Machine Operation Position Available

We're looking for an experienced Machine Operator to join our team for the upcoming hay season. You'll be responsible for operating and maintaining haymaking equipment.

Key Responsibilities
- Operate mowers, rakes, balers, and other haymaking machinery safely and efficiently
- Carry out routine machinery checks, basic maintenance, and troubleshooting in the field
- Work long hours during peak periods to maximise good weather windows
- Travel between properties/locations as required, including overnight stays away from home
- Work safely and cooperatively as part of a team
- Maintain equipment and worksite to a high standard

What We're Looking For
- Proven experience operating hay/farm machinery is essential (tractors, balers, mowers, rakes, etc.)
- Current driver's licence
- Willingness and ability to travel and work away from home for extended periods
- Strong work ethic and ability to work long, flexible hours during the season
- Good mechanical aptitude and problem-solving skills
- - Ability to work independently and as part of a team
Sound understanding of farm safety practices

How to Apply

Please send your resume and a brief outline of your relevant machinery experience to [email protected] or call 03 5484 6277 for more information.

Only experienced operators will be considered for this role.

28/07/2026

Congratulations Alex

16/06/2026

We’ve got our tickets - have you?!

🎉 We're thrilled to announce our entertaining speaker for the evening at our upcoming 30th Anniversary Dinner: Shane Jacobson

One of Australia's most beloved entertainers, Shane has won hearts on film, television and stage, most famously as our favourite plumber in Kenny. You may have caught him recently in Ooops, I Bought a Pub.

Expect plenty of laughs and a few honest stories along the way. This is one night you won't want to miss.

Secure your tickets while places remain! 🎟️
Register NOW! https://www.afia.org.au/30th

08/06/2026

50th Anniversary tattsfinkedesertrace done ✅
Finke to Alice Springs - 03:36:09 - 15 minutes slower than 2007!
Overall, a time of 07:08:30 which places him 20th out 69 for his class 🙌🏻 and only slowed down 11 minutes in 19 years!

07/06/2026

Day 2 of tattsfinkedesertrace is here! It’s time to go back to Alice Springs today
Alex’s start time is 13:03:00, grid position 98

07/06/2026

Day 1 of the tattsfinkedesertrace done and dusted! He was pretty chuffed to have beaten his time from 2007 by 4 minutes!