Ride for free with our new E-bike Library
We’re excited to share with you our new Merri-bek E-Bike Library! It’s like a regular…
Amy CharlestonNovember 18, 2024
Wheel Sisters: Empowering women in the north through bike riding
Wheel Sisters is an inspiring initiative funded by Merri-bek Council, designed to help women gain…
Merri-bek City Council secures grant to explore potential Neighbourhood Battery sites in renewable power push
Merri-bek City Council has recently been awarded a $200,000 grant as part of the State…
Amy CharlestonOctober 9, 2023
Draught-proofing for renters workshop
Are you a renter? Come along to this workshop to learn how you can draught-proof…
Amy CharlestonOctober 2, 2023
Inclusive bike skills sessions for women and non-binary residents in Merri-bek
Bike riding is not just about the wind in your hair and the thrill of…
Amy CharlestonSeptember 13, 2023
Tips to reduce your fashion waste
We love fashion for the beauty, style, and creativity. But hidden behind the glitz and…
Amy CharlestonJuly 28, 2023
Merri-bek City Council staff switch up their commute with e-bikes
In May 2023, 18 Merri-bek City Council staff trialled e-bikes for a cheaper, healthier, and…
Amy CharlestonJune 7, 2023
Ride & Stride welcomes 6 new schools
Earlier this month, we welcomed 6 new Ride & Stride schools for 2023. We are…
Amy CharlestonApril 18, 2023
Neighbours United for Climate Action celebrates Community Climate Action Series
Neighbours United for Climate Action (NUCA) is Merri-bek and Darebin-based community group that is all about…
Amy CharlestonFebruary 1, 2023
A new 4-bin waste service is coming to Merri-bek in July 2023
There will be changes to the number of bins you have, the size of your…
Amy CharlestonJanuary 27, 2023
Open Streets: Creating safer and healthier school runs
Through Ride & Stride, we aim to get more kids riding, striding and scooting to…
Amy CharlestonJanuary 25, 2023
Bring Your Bills Day
Are you confused about rising energy bills? Unsure how to reduce your energy costs? Want…
Amy CharlestonJanuary 5, 2023
Primary students get ready to ride & stride into high school
We know many local primary school families love riding to school with their children. But…
Amy CharlestonDecember 7, 2022
6 months to all-electric
Less than 6 months from making up her mind to electrify her family home in…
Amy CharlestonJuly 26, 2022
9 easy tips to stay warm this winter and keep your energy bills down too!
Get to know your heater Do you have a split system air conditioner? Did you…
Amy CharlestonJune 3, 2022
Merri-bek residents to see a phased approach to new 4-bin system
Merri-bek households will move to a 4-bin system as required by State Government reforms from mid-2023, with the addition…
Amy CharlestonDecember 16, 2021
Reduce your waste this Christmas
During the Christmas holiday season, food scraps, recycling, and general waste increases around Australia. There…
Amy CharlestonDecember 14, 2021
Launch of Coburg North Primary School Active Paths Map
As part of our Ride & Stride program we have launched our active paths map…
Amy CharlestonNovember 7, 2021
Draft Kerbside Waste Services and Charges Policy – Community Consultation
Our bins are changing Community feedback on the proposed changes is welcome until Sunday 5…
Amy CharlestonAugust 13, 2021
