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Save energy and stay warm at home: workshop & take-home kit

Women and gender-diverse session: Upgrade your home with a hands-on demonstration and take-home starter kit.…

Donna LuckmanJuly 21, 2026

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Energy Go all-electric News

Inspire your neighbours to make the switch to all-electric

Proud of your all-electric home, and want to inspire others in your neighbourhood to make…

Donna LuckmanJuly 21, 2026

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Clothing Exchange Brunswick

Did you know that 6 tonnes of clothing are thrown out every 10 minutes? Let's…

Donna LuckmanJuly 15, 2026

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Community comes together for World Environment Day

What an inspiring day at the Environment Day Event for Multicultural Communities celebration held in…

Donna LuckmanJune 29, 2026

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Launch of Green Infrastructure guidelines

In June 2026, Merri-bek launched its new Green Infrastructure Guidelines, developed in partnership with the…

Donna LuckmanJune 21, 2026

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Energy Go all-electric News

Sustainable House Day Webinars – Discount for Merri-bek residents

This year Sustainable House Day, is more than a single day of home tours. Throughout…

Donna LuckmanJune 16, 2026

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Celebrate our local legends! Community Awards now open.

Do you know a group or person leading the way in sustainability, climate action, biodiversity…

Donna LuckmanJune 15, 2026

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Merri Mending in June

The Merri Menders invite you to a mending circle at the Coburg Library Makerspace, 26…

Donna LuckmanJune 10, 2026

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Get your hands dirty with winter plantings

Are you ready to get your hands dirty and have a positive impact on your…

Donna LuckmanJune 1, 2026

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Environment Day Event for Multicultural Communities

When: Saturday 13 June Time: 11am - 1pm Where: Fawkner Sports Hall, 77 Jukes Rd…

Donna LuckmanMay 11, 2026

Energy Go all-electric News

Save energy and stay warm in your rental: workshop & take-home kit

Date: Wednesday 3 June 2026 Time: 6.30pm - 8.30pm Where: Fawkner Bowls Club, 2 Creedon…

Donna LuckmanApril 29, 2026

Go all-electric News Ride & Stride Travel

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 McMastersApril 28, 2026

Energy Go all-electric News

Get inspired on Sustainable House Day

Merri-bek is once again proudly sponsoring Sustainable House Day, which returns on Sunday 17 May…

Donna LuckmanApril 27, 2026

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Energy Go all-electric News

Electrifying Apartment Buildings Program: Expressions of interest

Expressions of interest are open for medium and high-rise apartment buildings to receive an Electrification…

Donna LuckmanApril 27, 2026

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Energy News

Fill in the comfort of rental homes survey

Are you renting? Or do you own a rental property? Merri-bek Council is working with…

Donna LuckmanApril 20, 2026

Diagram of an all-electric home with lightening bolts pointing to electric appliances, cars and bikes.

Energy Go all-electric News

Save Money on Energy Bills by Going All-electric workshop

When: Friday 24 April Time: 6pm-7pm Where: Glenroy Community Hub (upstairs), 50 Wheat sheaf Road, Glenroy Cost: Free. Registrations essential.…

Donna LuckmanApril 13, 2026

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Survey on the comfort of rental homes

Are you renting? Or do you own a rental property? Merri-bek Council is working with…

Donna LuckmanApril 13, 2026

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Sign up to a Fortnightly Rubbish Focus Group

From July 2027, we are planning to change rubbish collections from weekly to fortnightly and…

Donna LuckmanApril 13, 2026

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Olives to Oils Festival 2026

The annual Olives to Oil Festival at CERES is on again. The festival brings people…

Donna LuckmanApril 13, 2026

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Solar subsidy helps Brunswick apartment residents

Esther Stewart lives in a 1960s cream brick building of 12 apartments on Park St…

Donna LuckmanApril 8, 2026

Save energy and stay warm at home: workshop & take-home kit

Inspire your neighbours to make the switch to all-electric

Clothing Exchange Brunswick

Community comes together for World Environment Day

Launch of Green Infrastructure guidelines

Sustainable House Day Webinars – Discount for Merri-bek residents

Celebrate our local legends! Community Awards now open.

Merri Mending in June

Get your hands dirty with winter plantings

Environment Day Event for Multicultural Communities

Save energy and stay warm in your rental: workshop & take-home kit

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

Get inspired on Sustainable House Day

Electrifying Apartment Buildings Program: Expressions of interest

Fill in the comfort of rental homes survey

Save Money on Energy Bills by Going All-electric workshop

Survey on the comfort of rental homes

Sign up to a Fortnightly Rubbish Focus Group

Olives to Oils Festival 2026

Solar subsidy helps Brunswick apartment residents

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