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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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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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Community News

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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Community News

Environment Day Event for Multicultural Communities

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

Donna LuckmanMay 11, 2026

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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

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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

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Energy News

Are you an apartment or unit dweller in Merri-bek?

Researchers at the University of Melbourne are conducting a study on how people living in…

Donna LuckmanMarch 31, 2026

Advocacy Energy Go all-electric News

Advocating for climate resilient apartments

Merri-bek has been advocating for the 48% of Merri-bek residents people living in apartments and…

Donna LuckmanMarch 24, 2026

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Energy Go all-electric News

Keep the cold out of your rental – Free DIY draught-proofing kit

Date: Monday 30 March Time: 6.30pm-8.30pm Where: Brunswick Neighbourhood House Bookings Essential: Book here Keep…

Donna LuckmanMarch 3, 2026

Energy Events Go all-electric News

Preparing for Winter: Stay Warm and Save Energy

Get your home ready for Winter before the cold really hits! Join us for a…

Donna LuckmanFebruary 18, 2026

Community comes together for World Environment Day

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

Are you an apartment or unit dweller in Merri-bek?

Advocating for climate resilient apartments

Keep the cold out of your rental – Free DIY draught-proofing kit

Preparing for Winter: Stay Warm and Save Energy

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