Scoring an all-electric home in East Brunswick
Terry Teoh and his partner bought their Edwardian brick bungalow in East Brunswick 14 years…
Donna LuckmanOctober 11, 2022
Reusable Nappy Workshop
Have you thought about making the switch to cloth nappies but are unsure about where…
Schools for Wildlife program
Does your school provide habitat for wildlife? Merri-bek City Council is proud to be teaming…
Donna LuckmanOctober 3, 2022
How to get solar in apartments
While solar has long been available for detached dwellings, it’s becoming more available for apartments,…
Donna LuckmanOctober 2, 2022
Healthy soils for productive gardens workshop
This fascinating workshop by Adam Grubb from Very Edible Gardens will cover the science of…
Donna LuckmanSeptember 29, 2022
Small steps: first home buyers’ journey to all-electric
Motivated by the purchase of their first home in Brunswick West, Hannah and Luis set…
Donna LuckmanSeptember 27, 2022
How to get the most out of your solar
Generating your own energy with solar saves on bills and helps reduce carbon emissions. But…
Donna LuckmanSeptember 21, 2022
Clean up Glenroy!
Flower Jogiya-Mitchell started Clean Up Glenroy over Covid lockdown. During daily walks with her husband,…
Donna LuckmanSeptember 20, 2022
Mulberry Community Garden Glenroy
The Mulberry Community Garden Glenroy welcomes all to learn how to grow fruit and vegetables.…
Donna LuckmanSeptember 9, 2022
Selvatica in Coburg North goes solar
Selvatica is a coffee roastery and indoor plant nursery near Bunnings Coburg at 54 Gaffney…
Donna LuckmanSeptember 7, 2022
Merri-bek advocacy helps lead to healthier and better performing homes
Image: Nightingale 2.0, enabled by HIP V. HYPE, Architecture by Six Degrees Architects. Photography by…
Donna LuckmanSeptember 7, 2022
Apply for a Community Grant for your sustainability project
Merri-bek Community Grant Program opportunities for 2022-2023 We are pleased to share with you information…
Donna LuckmanSeptember 5, 2022
Take part in the Eat It, Don’t Bin It Challenge this September
Want to make a serious dent in the amount of food you waste? One of…
Donna LuckmanSeptember 3, 2022
Zero Waste and Plastic Free Community Workshop
Get ready for a Spring switch-out, and say goodbye to plastic and waste in your…
Donna LuckmanSeptember 2, 2022
Closure of the Australian Energy Foundation
Merri-bek City Council is saddened about the closure of the Australian Energy Foundation (AEF) formerly…
Donna LuckmanAugust 30, 2022
Seed saving and seed propagation
Learn the best way to save different types of seeds and propagate them at home.…
Donna LuckmanAugust 25, 2022
Recycle Right in Merri-bek
To celebrate National Recycling Week, Merri-bek City Council is hosting the community event Recycle Right…
Donna LuckmanAugust 25, 2022
My Smart Garden Seed Saving and Propagation Workshop
Want to save money and increase the number of plants in your garden? Join Kaye…
Donna LuckmanAugust 22, 2022
Australian Councils call for stronger energy performance standards for new homes to cut cost of living and improve health and well-being
Image: Davison Collaborative.Photography by HIP V. HYPE. Merri-bek has joined other local governments calling on…
Donna LuckmanAugust 17, 2022
Using your FOGO bin for unavoidable food waste supports the circular economy
The circular economy is all about avoiding waste, keeping products and materials in use, and…
Donna LuckmanAugust 15, 2022
