Dean Portener

Stars of Nowra 2026

Dean Portener | Shoalhaven Brick and Tile Landscape and Building Supplies

Dean Portener is a truck driver for Shoalhaven Brick and Tile Building and Landscape Supplies. Behind the wheel for more than 38 years, he operates a Mack Superliner truck, hauling from quarries across NSWkeeping the Nowra yard fully stocked. His days start early with long stretches on the open road, filled with good music and friendship with suppliers, customers, and fellow drivers. 

After his loss of his sister-in-law and diagnosis of  his friends mother with an aggressive form of Cancer, Dean is dancing to honour those lost and support those still fighting to give back to the region and community he deeply loves. 

Known for his carefree personality and humour, Dean isn’t worried about nailing every move, as long as everyone has a good laugh – even at his own expense!  After a viral dance video of his April Fools’ antics racked up over 1.2 million views, he’s ready to bring that same energy to the stage.  

My Updates

1 Week to go!!!!

Finally on the home stretch - 1 week to go !! 
Absolutely stocked to have raised over $15k at my fundraiser event last week. 140 people came along and supported me in my journey to raise much needed funds. We had 3 major raffles and over 35 lucky door prizes donated by some amazing business's. Pete Brandman hosted the trivia and Mark Newton played the tunes. Thank you to Nowra Golf Club for the venue. I am over the moon to have raised over $24k so far and steal the top spot from my fellow Star Mark Newton :) 
Bring on Saturday night !!!

FUNDRAISER NIGHT GETTING CLOSER

The big fundraiser night is creeping up on me, and I am stoked to say that ticket sales are going amazing. So many tickets have been sold and I have a feeling that this one will sell out. We have 3 major raffles that will be drawn on the night, ticket sales for that has been incredible, raffle tickets still available. Dinner is a 2 course meal from Chef Tony, Pete Brandtman will be hosting the Trivia and fellow Star Mark Newton will be performing on the night. We have over $3500 worth of lucky door prizes, tickets for that can only be purchased on the night and you will have to be there to win. 
If you are interested in coming along purchase your tickets as they wont last much longer.

Fundraiser Night

⭐ You're Invited to Dean's Fundraiser for the Stars of Nowra ⭐ Join me for a fun-filled Trivia Night Fundraiser for the Stars of Nowra! Gather your team, test your trivia skills, and enjoy a great night out while raising funds for the Cancer Council to support those in need in the Shoalhaven. Come along, have a laugh, and help cheer Dean on during his fundraising journey! To buy tickets copy and paste the link https://www.trybooking.com/DLFZU or contact Dean, Darlene or contact the team SBT Landscape and Building Supplies Office to book your spot. Phone number 44481200

Thank you to my Sponsors

$15.63k

Deano's Trivia Night

Big Thank You to all that attended and helped Dean raise these funds!!!

$4.02k

Shoalhaven Brick And Tile

Legend!!!!!¡!

$2.02k

Bryces Transport Gav And Cindy

Just like a day on the green 🤣 Goodluck! You got this!!

$1.02k

Schumann Transport

$1.02k

Jd Interstate Transport

Good luck Deano!

$1.02k

Douglas Transport

Good Luck Mate

$1.02k

Eziway Concrete

Deano Sinatra... rip in mate, great effort

$999

Mark Hanson

$515

Turfco

Such a great cause! Now that’s a reason to show off some moves! Wishing you the best of luck Turfco

$515

Wade & Kahlia Mackenzie

Good luck mate!!

$515

Benny Lahene

$515

Hitchcocks Haulage

You are already a winner.

$515

Peter Godlewski

$264.25

Rob Pratt

Great bloke for a great course, get out there and boogie Deano…

$264.25

Kerin Kay

$264.25

Farmer

$264.25

Pete Russell

Deano, you have always been a good man. Well done. Have a great night.

$200

Cindy Dibben

Go Deano, so proud of you.. much Love Cin xx

$162.75

Bellamy Landscapes

$126.62

Luke Smith

I don’t have $ to buy a raffle ticket when dean dropped dust off the other day so thought this would be better..good stuff mate

$106.12

Walters Family Bridgetown Western Australia

Good luck Twinkle toes

$106.12

Mel & Nando

This is amazing Deano goes to show just how huge your heart is mate. Fantastic effort!!!

$106.12

Anonymous

Keep moving legend

$106.12

Scott Rutledge

Huge effort Dean putting yourself out there for such an important cause, you are making a real difference and we are super proud of the effort you have put in. Best of luck and hope you have an amazing night!

$106.12

Tony And Sonya Turner

Good on you guru

$106.12

Anonymous

$106.12

The Olijnyk Family

The Olijnyks are cheering you on!!!

$106.12

Sam & Paul

So excited to follow this! Wishing you the best of luck and looking forward to hearing all about it! Lots of love

$106.12

Pat Godfrey

Pat Godfrey good luck Deano

$106.12

Belinda Hass

Such an important cause. Dance your arse off Dean. Bel and Rohan xx

$106.12

Tony & Sarina Sly

You got this brother

$106.12

Kylie & Andrew Lenz

Great job Dean. We need more people like you in this world.

$106.12

Jodes And Scotto

Fire up Deano…. We will be watching xx

$106.12

Christine Pratt

Hi Dean. Fully behind you matey. Go get ‘em. My sister Viv is following you as well. 💞 🕺 xx

$106.12

Burrier Quarry

Moves like Jagger Deano :) happy to support a good cause!

$106.12

Shane & Michelle

Good luck Deano

$106.12

Leah Masters

Awesome job hair bear xx

$106.12

Seamus & Helen

Great work Mate 🕺

$106.12

Bryan Gates

$104.92

Mick Yepyep

"Dance like nobody's watching —even though they definitely are.”

$103.72

Daz White

If you wear a Borat mankini i want my money back 🤣

$103.72

Josh Stannard

$100

Sharon And Haddon

Good on you Dean well done!

$86.07

Stephen Mccormac

Happy 35K Deano job well done

$54.84

Marcel De Roo

Go Deano smashing it!!!

$54.84

Let And Bob

Good luck for tonight Dean. Can’t wait to see the dance.

$54.84

Lissa & Brad

So proud of you Dancing Dean xx Love ya ❤️

$54.84

Steveo The Devo & The Julanator!

Good on you, buddy you’ve got a heart of gold

$54.84

Abby & Andy Godlewski

Happy Birthday Deanie!!

$54.84

Melissa Irvin

$54.84

Garry And Robyn Nelson

Well done !!!! Looking forward to seeing you tiptoeing on Saturday night

$54.84

Mavis

Well done Champ

$54.84

Luke Dudgeon

$54.84

Mark Turner

Your a legend buddy

$54.12

Darren & Kate Rumble

Good luck.

$54.12

Ruffy

Onya Deano mayyyyte.... Get amongst it buddyboy c'mon

$54.12

Toni And Az

Good on you Dean!

$54.12

Libby & Clive Nicholls

Dance Dean as if no one is watching 😁🕺

$54.12

Alison Wallis (née White)

Legendary stuff!

$54.12

Mal Dunmore Number 1 Loader

Break a leg Deano

$54.12

Coggsy

Get them moves like Jagger with a VB stagger

$54.12

Vicki, Jas & Oscar

Good luck Deano and enjoy the ride x

$54.12

Bob Morris

Can’t wait to see your style

$54.12

Tamara Barlogio

Let’s goooo

$54.12

Ray Monid

Hope it’s going to be televised Deano. Should be a great night.

$54.12

Donna Johnson

Good on you

$54.12

Vivien Ogden

Keep dancing matey. Such a great cause for everyone out there doing this tough stuff. Dance the dance for our wonderful sister Chris Pratt.

$54.12

Gav Jarrett

$52.92

Kerrie & Scott Talbert

Good on you Deano xx

$50

Jack And Carmel Wallace

🕺

$50

Lucille Foster

Proud of you Hair Bear, such a great cause x

$33.87

Anonymous

$33.87

Allan Morschel

$27.81

Saskia Feldman

Can’t wait to see you shake it on the dance floor!!!

$27.81

J & L Apps

Good Luck Uncle John & Aunty Rainne.

$27.81

Ian

Good luck Dean. You’re a star!!

$17.66

Carmen

Sorry it couldn't be more..I realy wish I could of Dean ..goodluck x

$11.65

Denise

Proud of you. Go champ ❤️

$11.41

Sange

🕺