Articles tagged: Deans Marsh
Fire twirler celebrates solstice
For Deans Marsh’s Adam Callow, fire twirling is a skill he has mastered over the years, becoming an outlet of expression and a way to bring the community together.
Air support for reignited burn-off
Aircraft and on-ground support have worked together to contain and monitor an out-of-control burn-off at Bambra.
Festival puts spotlight on regenerative future
The Stewarts’ regenerative farm at Deans Marsh has welcomed almost 800 people from across the world to a food and farming festival.
Family welcomes world to Deans Marsh farm
Deans Marsh farmers Andrew and Jill Stewart can’t wait to show off their regenerative farming practices to hundreds of people from across the world this week.
Trio saddles up to support district fire brigades
Three friends have taken on an eight-day horse trail ride across the Otways to raise awareness and funds for local fire brigades, following January’s bushfires.
National festival coming to Deans Marsh
Deans Marsh will play host to Australia’s only annual roaming food and farming festival next month.
Big recognition for Deans Marsh passion project
Deans Marsh Primary School students have received an accolade at Australia’s biggest horticultural show for their creative portrayal of Otways firefighting efforts this season.
Combining art and nature
Budding artists from Deans Marsh Primary School have transformed waste destined for landfill into striking sculptures of endangered native bird species.
Milestone year for dog trials
Competitors from far and wide will gather at Deans Marsh from today for the biggest-ever iteration of the town’s dog trials.
Surf Coast towns branch out with new trees
Deans Marsh and Winchelsea are looking greener thanks to new trees planted along key roads in both towns. Surf Coast Shire Council worked with the Deans Marsh Streetscaping Group to feature planting in priority areas identified in the group’s community streetscape vision. It means a total of 80 new trees have been planted on Birregurra-Deans Marsh […]
Teenagers escape serious injury
Two teenagers were lucky to escape serious injury, after the car they were travelling in crashed into a tree.
Shooting must be compliant
A wildlife rescuer has called on the Colac and district community to report illegal kangaroo shooting, following an incident near Deans Marsh last week.
Police investigate cause of accident
Police are still investigating the cause of a single-vehicle road incident at Deans Marsh.
Breakthrough ton for Rat
Mateship led former Swan Harry Carmody to become a member of the ‘Ratpack’ and it’s a move the 21-year-old hasn’t regretted, scoring his maiden ton against Tomahawk Creek last Saturday.
Terry’s dairy journey recognised
Deans Marsh dairy farmer Terry Richardson says he is prouder of the relationships he has built during his 20 years in the area than the awards he has received along the way. But he has described his latest accolade as an honor. Terry has received the Australian Dairy Industry Council’s 2023 Pat Rowley Outstanding Service […]
Community hub plans revealed
A new multi-purpose community hub at Deans Marsh Memorial Reserve will be the centre of community life for generations to come, following the Surf Coast Shire council approving the facility’s development plan.
Community rallies to support family: District shattered by death of Deans Marsh mum
The Colac district is rallying to support the family of Deans Marsh mother Kylie Doak who was killed in a car crash on Saturday.
Fatal crash in district
A truck driver has died in a two-vehicle crash near Deans Marsh.
Skilled canines ready to compete
The 2024 Deans Marsh Dog Trials are shaping up to be a bumper weekend of action, with trainers travelling from across the country to compete with their sheep dogs.
Deans Marsh ‘Legend’ awarded
Years of service to the Deans Marsh community have earned a Surf Coast Shire Local Legend award for resident Victor Goldsztein.
Roadside postal delivery coming for township
Deans Marsh locals will get roadside mail deliveries, after a majority of residents voted for the new system in a recent Australia Post mail poll.
From Mexico to Deans Marsh
For a moment during the ceremony which certified him as an Australian citizen, Deans Marsh’s David Rubin de Celis Leal wondered if he was dreaming.
Discussion time at Deans Marsh
Surf Coast Shire Council is encouraging locals to have their say on ways to achieve renewable energy in the Deans Marsh area, as part of the PowerMaD project.
$8-million Deans Marsh hub could replace hall
Deans Marsh’s historic community hall could come down to make way for a proposed $8-million community hub.
