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Hi Chris,
Welcome!
As Malcolm said, congratulations on your new scope, a 10" DOB is a great scope.
Mars is not very good target at the moment, and is difficult to extract any detail at the best of times.
Saturn is far more satisfying an object and should look pretty impressive through your scope.
Jupiter, likewise, is a good target for your scope (as far as planets go) but it is just about over for this season, now setting very early after sunset.
To help find and identify stuff, you should download Stellarium, it is FREE and very good.
You will be able to see quite a few DSO's but they are called "faint fuzzies" for a reason. For best results you will need dark skies (away from light pollution, and as little moon glow as possible).
Try to find a observing group in your area and head along there fro some help with your new scope and to learn from experienced friendly people.
Read as much as you can (on this website, library, other) and please ask many questions. There are quite a few guides on here about southern hemisphere objects to look for as well as stuff to make it easier to find.
Enjoy
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