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...

The Footy Shed Gallery, 10 Pennyroyal Valley Road, Deans Marsh At the end of 2019, Creative Victoria awarded a grant to the Deans Marsh...

On Saturday 30 August 2025, the Deans Marsh community came together for a truly memorable evening of music, connection, and local talent...

Join in a Deans Marsh Community Dinner Arts Project and help us print new Community Dinner tablecloths! For our new look tablecloths, we...

The latest edition of The Birre Mail features a great list of resources to assist Drought affected farmers / property owners. Active...

A group of local residents has come together to review the Deans Marsh Community Plan 2020–2030, following a public call for volunteers....

The Surf Coast Shire Council are seeking community feedback on the draft Council Plan 2025-2029 (incorporating the Health and Wellbeing...

The shortest night of the year is just around the corner, and our amazing working group has been hard at work creating a vibrant mix of...

Tuesday 8 July is set to be a fun afternoon in the Marsh 1.00pm - 2.30pm Interactive Bugs Session with Tracey from Roaming Reptile. Get...

Join us for Neighbourhood House Week Tuesday 13 - Thursday 15 May 9am - 3pm Deans Marsh Kiosk & Cottage Espresso Coffee & Cake Available...

Deans Marsh Country Women's Association, ‘Curtain - Deans Marsh’ 1939-1948 (detail), hessian bags: embroidered, sewn together and backed,...