Insulation industry VEU rebate delay
Insulation rebates were due to be available to all eligible Victorian homes from 1 October…
EmmaPOctober 21, 2026
Solar Savers is now called the Merri-bek Home Energy Program!
The Merri-bek Home Energy Program is a local government program that connects residents with trusted…
Shop the Garage Sale Trail this November
Garage Sale Trail is returning to Merri-bek this November for two big weekends of garage…
Tammy SherarOctober 14, 2026
More apartments eligible for the Solar for Apartments rebates
Join the 613 families living in apartments who now have cheaper energy bills with clean,…
Donna LuckmanOctober 7, 2026
Mend and Make do!
During October and November the Merri Menders will continue to host mending sessions at Coburg…
Tammy SherarOctober 5, 2026
Make your apartment building EV ready – new guide & discounted assessments
New EV-ready guide for owners corporations The Victorian Government has just released a brand new…
Donna LuckmanSeptember 22, 2026
Brunswick Food Co-op
The Brunswick Food Co-op is one of the amazing community-run food cooperative or collectives we…
Donna LuckmanSeptember 16, 2026
Merri-bek welcomes recommendations to support renewable and affordable energy for apartments
Merri-bek welcomes the Victorian Parliamentary inquiry report into renewable and affordable energy for apartments, released…
Donna LuckmanSeptember 15, 2026
Applications are now open for the 2026 Merri-bek Summer Show!
Do you live, work, study, or have an arts practice in Merri-bek? Apply now to…
Donna LuckmanSeptember 14, 2026
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
Cloth nappy workshop – online
Ever thought about making the switch to cloth nappies but feel overwhelmed by all the…
Donna LuckmanJuly 29, 2026
Remembering Melville Creek: stormwater harvesting in Dunstan Reserve
A stormwater harvesting project in Dunstan Reserve, Brunswick West, is helping save water and improve…
Donna LuckmanJuly 29, 2026
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
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
Clothing Exchange Brunswick
Did you know that 6 tonnes of clothing are thrown out every 10 minutes? Let's…
Donna LuckmanJuly 15, 2026
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
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
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
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
Merri Mending in June
The Merri Menders invite you to a mending circle at the Coburg Library Makerspace, 26…
Donna LuckmanJune 10, 2026
