Grand Final Day Event
NARRA Monster Garage Sale 2025
Sunday, 12 October
Join us for the 12th annual Monster Garage Sale across Newlands Arm, plus stalls and car boot sales at the Community Centre.
For Participants:
Garage Sales: Members $15, Non-Members $22
Outdoor Stalls/Car Boot (Community Centre): Members $7, Non-Members $11
(All fees GST inclusive)
Registered sellers will be listed on the official Map & Seller List (with inventory for garage sales). Signs will be provided to participating households.
For Visitors:
Buy the Map & Seller List (with item inventory) for $2 at the Community Centre from 7:45am on the day.
Enjoy a BBQ hosted by NARRA and a coffee truck on site.
Register by 5pm, Saturday 4 October 2025 In person: Community Hall, Sat 4 Oct, 12–2pm
Download the registration FORM HERE email the form to: secretary@narra.org.au
EFT payment: NARRA | BSB 633 000 | ACC 103005708
Grant funding update – AFL Goal Posts
Thanks to Dave Peters, Ian Williams, Terry Hickling and Greg Edgerton who helped with the installation of the AFL posts on the oval Simpsons Park. Also thanks to Andrew Kleinert who organised the help from the Men’s Social Club members. This was a community effort and a magnificent result for the community with many more to come. Don’t forget to have a look as you pass by the Community Centre. – Richard Gill (NARRA President)
Community Book Exchange
Our community book exchange (affectionately known as the Book Fridge) is now ready for readers, just in time for holiday reading by the water.
Thank you to Janine Honing for sourcing the second hand fridge which houses our book collection, in the porch of the community centre. We are also indebted to Grace Hall, a talented local 14 year old lass who kindly and beautifully decorated the fridge for the whole community to enjoy.
The fridge holds an interesting mix of fiction for any taste and a smaller range of non fiction titles as well as some children’s books.
Feel free to come and take, exchange or leave a book. We only ask that you leave interesting books in good condition and take care not to overload the racks.
Happy Reading.
Exciting Community Events for 2025!
Happy New Year! We’re thrilled to announce the lineup of events for the Newlands Arm community in 2025. Mark your calendars and join us as we come together for a fantastic year of activities, connection, and fun.
Stay Connected
We’ll share reminders and more details as the events approach. Follow us on social media or check back here regularly to stay informed.
We can’t wait to see you at these events and make 2025 an unforgettable year for Newlands Arm!
Grant application update
2024 Community Bank Paynesville & District Sponsorship program
NEWLANDS ARM RESIDENTS AND RATEPAYERS ASSOCIATION INC.
(NARRA) has been granted a sponsorship from The Bendigo Bank, Community Bank – Paynesville & District.
At the awards ceremony on 18th November 2024, Richard Gill and Roger Hawkins received the grant with excitement for our community.
Our application was based around the procurement of sporting equipment for our Kids at Simpson Park.
This grant will assist NARRA to begin the process of creating a sporting equipment inventory,
beginning with one set of AFL Posts and a full-size Soccer Goal to be installed at the Simpson Park “Oval”. Also known as the Community Hall Reserve.
Our future plans are with more grants, to incorporate a Basketball and Netball facility at Simpson park.
Development of Sports Facilities at Dawsons Cove is also desirable as we work with the council to achieve this.
Community Bank – Paynesville & District Sponsorship amount including GST is $5,500.00
You will see a sign at the Hall Entrance promoting the Bendigo Bank, Community Bank – Paynesville & District,
please support the bank just as NARRA does by banking with it.
AGM Rule changes and the election results
At the Annual General Meeting we voted to change the voting Nomination period and the number of Ordinary Committee Members we can have in our Rule of Association.
Section 51 Nominations (1b) for committee , the nomination notice to change from 28 days to prior to the START TIME on the day of the Annual General Meeting.
Hence a candidate can come to the AGM and nominate prior to the start time of the AGM by handing a nomination form to the Secretary,
who will announce the Nomination at the time of the new Committee is to be voted upon.
Secondly; to change Section 44 Composition of Committee to be not less than one and no more than 8 members elected under rule 53.
This is a change from 4 to 8 members.
Both Rule Changes Passed.
The Annual General Meeting held at 3pm on Saturday 16 November elected the following New Office Bearers
| Title | Nominated |
| President | Richard Gill |
| Vice President | Vacant |
| Treasurer | Leonie Holl |
| Secretary | Roger Hawkins |
| Ordinary | Janine Honing |
| Ordinary | Sharon Mountain |
| Ordinary | Ian Williams |
| Ordinary | Ian Crawford |
| Ordinary | Sandi Crawford |
| Ordinary | Vacant |
| Ordinary | Vacant |
| Ordinary | Vacant |
Membership Subscription 2025/26
> NARRA 2025/26 Membership Subscription Renewal Packs distributed
We have distributed to all members Membership Renewal Packs for the period 1st July 2025 to 30th June 2026. Included are: Information letter with coming events/functions, subscription renewal tax invoice, and Summary Report for the Special General Meeting (TBC)
Kindly advise us if you do not receive your Membership Renewal Pack.
Should you wish to join NARRA please contact us for an application. There is not an entrance fee, just a nominal annual subscription fee of $5.50 (GST inclusive).
Benefits of being a NARRA Member include:
- Discounted hire rate/s and reduced bond/s amount/s for the hire of the Newlands Arm Community Centre for private functions.
- Discounts on entry/participation of events, like the Monster Garage Sale, Art & Craft Show, Dinner functions, etc.
- Being part of and contributor to an organised local community association.
- Getting involved and connected through gatherings and social events.
Become a member of the Newlands Arm Residents & Ratepayers Association Incorporated (NARRA). Download the following document in PDF Format: