Zoe McMaster, Author at Zero Carbon Merri-bek

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Councils join to launch national School Open Streets Guide & Toolkit

Merri-bek and Kingston City Councils have launched a national guide & toolkit to help local councils…

Zoe McMasterAugust 7, 2026

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Ride & Stride e-bike subsidies for Merri-bek families

This subsidy program has now closed. We know the current fuel crisis is affecting Merri-bek…

Zoe McMasterApril 28, 2026

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Community News

Multicultural World Environment Day unites Fawkner community

On Saturday 14 June, the Fawkner community came together in a vibrant celebration of different…

Zoe McMasterJune 19, 2025

Man with scrap vegetables putting into food and organic waste bin

News Waste

Have you seen our FOGO billboards around Merri-bek?

This winter we’re encouraging everyone in Merri-bek to make the most of their weekly food…

Zoe McMasterJune 19, 2025

News Ride & Stride Travel

Ride to school on a Bike Bus!

Merri-bek's Ride & Stride program is now supporting Bike Buses! We've got two new Bike…

Zoe McMasterJanuary 22, 2025

Ride & Stride Travel

Ride & Stride’s first Biketober!

Over the last few years, our Ride & Stride program has worked with schools around…

Zoe McMasterDecember 16, 2024

Sussex Neighbourhood House team smiling at the camera with 2 cargo e-bikes

News Travel

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…

Zoe McMasterNovember 18, 2024

News Travel

Empowering women in the north through bike riding

Wheel Sisters is an inspiring initiative funded by Merri-bek Council, designed to help women gain…

Zoe McMasterAugust 21, 2024

News Ride & Stride Travel

More women & gender diverse residents in Merri-bek building bike skills & confidence

We know that women and gender diverse people often face increased and intersectional barriers to…

Zoe McMasterJune 3, 2024

A community battery painted with a mural in pink and purple with yellow dots. People of all ages are standing around it on a sunny autumn day

Energy News

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…

Zoe McMasterOctober 9, 2023

Young man picking up kettle to pour water in his mug, having morning coffee with his partner

Events

Draught-proofing for renters workshop

Are you a renter? Come along to this workshop to learn how you can draught-proof…

Zoe McMasterOctober 2, 2023

Cazz from Bike It Better is demonstrating how to fix a bike. A group of women and non-binary people stand around her observing

News Ride & Stride Travel

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…

Zoe McMasterSeptember 13, 2023

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News

Tips to reduce your fashion waste

We love fashion for the beauty, style, and creativity. But hidden behind the glitz and…

Zoe McMasterJuly 28, 2023

News Travel

Our Term 2 Ride & Stride wrap up!

Term 2 has been busy for our 6 Ride & Stride schools. The crisp winter…

Zoe McMasterJune 19, 2023

Merri-bek City Council staff smailing with their RideKola trial e-bikes

News Travel

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…

Zoe McMasterJune 7, 2023

News Travel

Ride & Stride welcomes 6 new schools

Earlier this month, we welcomed 6 new Ride & Stride schools for 2023. We are…

Zoe McMasterApril 18, 2023

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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…

Zoe McMasterFebruary 1, 2023

Glass recycling, mixed recycling, general rubbish, food and garden organics

News Waste

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…

Zoe McMasterJanuary 27, 2023

Kids and parents on bikes and skates enjoying the open street

News Travel

Open Streets: Creating safer and healthier school runs

Through Ride & Stride, we aim to get more kids riding, striding and scooting to…

Zoe McMasterJanuary 25, 2023

Events

Bring Your Bills Day

Are you confused about rising energy bills? Unsure how to reduce your energy costs? Want…

Zoe McMasterJanuary 5, 2023

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Councils join to launch national School Open Streets Guide & Toolkit

Ride & Stride e-bike subsidies for Merri-bek families

Multicultural World Environment Day unites Fawkner community

Have you seen our FOGO billboards around Merri-bek?

Ride to school on a Bike Bus!

Ride & Stride’s first Biketober!

Ride for free with our new E-bike Library

Empowering women in the north through bike riding

More women & gender diverse residents in Merri-bek building bike skills & confidence

Merri-bek City Council secures grant to explore potential Neighbourhood Battery sites in renewable power push

Draught-proofing for renters workshop

Inclusive bike skills sessions for women and non-binary residents in Merri-bek

Tips to reduce your fashion waste

Our Term 2 Ride & Stride wrap up!

Merri-bek City Council staff switch up their commute with e-bikes

Ride & Stride welcomes 6 new schools

Neighbours United for Climate Action celebrates Community Climate Action Series

A new 4-bin waste service is coming to Merri-bek in July 2023

Open Streets: Creating safer and healthier school runs

Bring Your Bills Day

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