Calling for sustainable apartment stories News Calling for sustainable apartment stories Merri-bek City Council are partnering on the High Life Expo 2024, a sustainability event specially…Donna LuckmanDecember 8, 2023
Join the Environmental Sustainability Advisory Committee News Join the Environmental Sustainability Advisory Committee Help shape Council's action on the environment. We are currently recruiting to fill a number…Donna LuckmanDecember 8, 2023
Merri-bek Council and Community programs awarded CommunityNews Merri-bek Council and Community programs awarded Merri-bek City Council and community programs were celebrated at this years Victorian Premier's Sustainability Awards.…Donna LuckmanDecember 7, 2023
Expressions of Interest are now open for the 2024 Ride & Stride program NewsRide & StrideTravel Expressions of Interest are now open for the 2024 Ride & Stride program Many primary schools are already working hard to encourage their kids to walk, ride and…Donna LuckmanDecember 6, 2023
Free food preserving workshop Events Free food preserving workshop Join us for an online workshop on preserving your favourite foods. Learn how to can,…Donna LuckmanNovember 8, 2023
Merri-bek awarded for its environmental leadership CommunityEnergyNewsWaste Merri-bek awarded for its environmental leadership It has been a busy awards season with Merri-bek City Council being recognised for its…Donna LuckmanNovember 1, 2023
Coburg Community Garden Festival CommunityEventsNews Coburg Community Garden Festival Over 3 fantastic days in December (1st-3rd) we will be opening our Community Gardens and…Donna LuckmanOctober 27, 2023
Apply for 1 of the 2 Merri-bek community environment scholarships for 2024 CommunityNews Apply for 1 of the 2 Merri-bek community environment scholarships for 2024 Applications are open for two scholarships to develop environmental leadership from within our community. The…Donna LuckmanOctober 17, 2023
DIY reusable Christmas gift wrap and tree decorations Events DIY reusable Christmas gift wrap and tree decorations Want to save money and reduce waste this Christmas? DIY it, don't buy it! Join…Donna LuckmanOctober 16, 2023
Merri Creek Bird Walk and Survey Events Merri Creek Bird Walk and Survey To celebrate National Bird Week and participate in the Aussie Bird Count, we'll be taking…Donna LuckmanOctober 16, 2023
Aussie Bird Count Events Aussie Bird Count Take 20 minutes during Bird Week in October to make a difference for bird conservation!…Donna LuckmanOctober 16, 2023
Merri-bek finalist in the Victorian Premier’s Sustainability Awards 2023 EnergyNews Merri-bek finalist in the Victorian Premier’s Sustainability Awards 2023 Merri-bek City Council and Yarra City Council are finalist for a Community Champion award in…Donna LuckmanOctober 13, 2023
Sign up to the Draught-proofing for renters workshop EnergyNews Sign up to the Draught-proofing for renters workshop Learn to install do-it-yourself (DIY) rental-friendly draughtproofing with this hands-on demonstration. Hear from Tenants Victoria…Donna LuckmanOctober 5, 2023
Reusable Cloth Nappy Workshop Events Reusable Cloth Nappy Workshop Have you thought about making the switch to cloth nappies but are unsure about where…Donna LuckmanOctober 1, 2023
Get ready to keep cool this summer CommunityEnergyNews Get ready to keep cool this summer The Bureau of Meteorology has predicted Victoria will experience a hotter than average summer in…Donna LuckmanSeptember 20, 2023
Merri-bek’s Solar Thermal program recognised at the Cities Power Partnership Awards CommunityEnergyNews Merri-bek’s Solar Thermal program recognised at the Cities Power Partnership Awards Pictured here is Joseph Tabacco, Director of Place and Environment and Victoria Hart, Manager Sustainability…Donna LuckmanSeptember 8, 2023
Project Merri Creek Events Project Merri Creek Celebrate Art, Science and the Merri Creek You're invited to join the Merri-Bek Community as…Donna LuckmanAugust 28, 2023
Home Composting Education Workshop Events Home Composting Education Workshop Thinking about setting up a home composting system? Already have a home composting system in…Donna LuckmanAugust 25, 2023
More local community action due to multi-council program CommunityNews More local community action due to multi-council program One year on since the completion of the Community Skills for Climate Action program, participants…Donna LuckmanAugust 22, 2023
Vote for our Solar and Thermal Program in the Climate Awards CommunityEnergyNews Vote for our Solar and Thermal Program in the Climate Awards We’re thrilled to announce that we’re finalists in two categories in Cities Power Partnership 2023…Donna LuckmanAugust 21, 2023