We have a fabulous line up of regular activities and special workshops & events! Bookings & RSVPs via our What's On Calendar If there is something you'd like to to learn or be involved in locally, get in touch with the Cottage!

A huge thank you to everyone who joined us for this year’s Deans Marsh Festival. It was a truly special celebration of community spirit, with an atmosphere that was warm, welcoming and full of life. We’ve received overwhelmingly positive feedback, and it’s a credit to the many people who contributed their time, energy and enthusiasm to make the day such a success. While the heat saw numbers dip slightly from last year — with around 1,000–1,200 attendees (down from 1,500+) —

What a wonderful celebration of “More Than Just Farmers” we had last Friday evening! It was fantastic to see so many people coming together, connecting with community and learning more about the local services available to support mental health. We were honoured to welcome our special guest, Robert ‘Charlie’ Earl, and to share a special screening of Just a Farmer, which sparked meaningful and important conversations among attendees. A huge thank you to our dedicated working g

This is an exciting opportunity for 20 people to win some local product, a service or a cash prize of $100 whilst celebrating our local businesses! The Croaker has multiple donations from local businesses, and each donation will be raffled separately. Entry is FREE, and you can either submit an Entry Form online, or fill out a real Entry Form at The Store or The Cottage.   The raffle will be drawn at The Store at 10am on Wednesday 8 th April so come along, grab a cuppa and\o

The hall was buzzing, the dance floor was pumping, and the Blues were well and truly alive at Music @ the Marsh! What a sensational night it was — a great atmosphere, and that unmistakable vibe that took us straight back to the “good old days.” From the first note to the final encore, the energy in the room was back to its roots! A massive shout out to the powerhouse Music @ the Marsh crew who made it all happen. Led by Noah Fagan, with the ever-charismatic James McLennan as

Thankyou to all the Market Stalls, Vintage Clothes Stalls, Food Vans and market goers that came to our market last Sunday. The weather was wonderful, trading terrific and our circular economy worked amazinly! Dresses were bought and exchanged, vintage furniture was sold and the Vietnamese Street food and Chilled & Toasted food van served delicious food. Kirras Koffee kept the caffine fans happy all day! We look forward to seeing these stalls and some extra ones at the Deans

As you might remember, Saturday 10th January 2026 was declared a Total Fire Ban Day for the whole of Victoria. As a CFA member this takes on an additional layer of meaning, I thought it would be worth sharing. As is usual on a level 4-day, available Deans Marsh Fire Brigade members spend the day at the station - a practice that has been the norm for decades. When conditions escalate to a level 4 (based on forest fuel load, temperature and wind strength) members are placed on

The Dean’s Marsh History Chats meet on the first Tuesday of each month, usually at the Dean’s Marsh Store. Each gathering brings with it a weaving of stories, memories, and unexpected connections, many of which only come to light through casual conversation. Fran Permazel recently discovered this whilst chatting to a regular History Chats attendee. While chatting with Rhonda Elmes at the store during one of these history chats, I discovered that her great-uncle had built a ho

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As reported by the Colac Herald, the best of the best turned out to the biggest-ever Deans Marsh Dog Trials on the weekend. Over 1 60 dogs and their 40 handlers competed across three categories from Friday to Sunday, wowing hundreds of spectators from as far afield as Western Australia. Dave Lacey and Akoonah Lilly won the open competition by a single point, while Ronelle Welton and Deppeler's Jackson took out the improver section. The novice section was claimed by Wally Dal

The Summer Bus Service timetable is now out. Whether you’re heading to the beach, visiting friends or planning day trips, the summer service will help keep our community connected.Check the timetable online, put a copy on your fridge, and spread the word! Download the PDF timetable below.

We'd love to hear your feedback on the 2025 year.... Please complete this quick survey at https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/KJHKJQX Your feedback & suggestions help us ensure The Cottage is meeting the needs & wants of our community! We look forward to receiving your responses!

ATTENTION ALL RESIDENTS OF DEANS MARSH, PENNYROYAL, BAMBRA, BOONAH AND MURROON DEANS MARSH & SURROUNDS SMS MASTER LIST As we approach another bushfire season, The Cottage and the Deans Marsh Community Asset Committee again ask you, if you haven’t already, to become part of the Deans Marsh & Surrounds SMS Master List. The SMS Master List will be an important tool in the event of a fire emergency in our region. MORE INFO & FORM You can read more about why the list exists and

A huge thanks to all our competitors, working group, supporters, sponsors and prize givers for another fabulous Run the Marsh 25! We had another epic day, with 64 participants braving the wintery weather (despite it being spring!) and having an absolute ball running around the beautiful Frogwood Arboretum. Every runner gave it their all, with so many outstanding performances. A particular highlight was watching Tully and Ben in the Secondary Males category — just the two of

Our Annual General Meeting was held on Wednesday 15 October at 6pm at the Deans Marsh Footy Shed. It was wonderful to see so many community members come together to reflect on the year that was — and enjoy a few nibbles and a drink afterwards! A big thank you to Julie Martin, Treasurer of Neighbourhood Houses Barwon, for chairing our Committee Elections. Congratulations and welcome to our new Committee: Sue Cole – Chairperson Victor Goldsztein – Secretary Helen Reid – Treas

Great news: the Anglesea Transfer Station is now accepting Soft Plastics for Recycling! We’re looking to start a volunteer drop-off...

The Deans Marsh Community Cottage can assist you with accessing the Power Saving Bonus The Power Saving Bonus program provides a payment...

We’re on the lookout for an enthusiastic Youth Group Leader to help organise regular catch-ups for local young people in Years 7–12. If...

SEEKING EXPRESSIONS OF INTEREST DEANS MARSH MARKET - BUSINESS OPERATOR The Deans Marsh Market is a well loved, vibrant, community-focused...

On Friday, August 29th, we hosted the first ever "Farmers Get Together" at the Deans Marsh CFA Shed Social Room. A small group of local...