City Nature Challenge – over 2000 species
In the first weekend of May, citizen scientists from across Melbourne joined forces to compete…
Donna LuckmanMay 27, 2022
Apply for the free training in video storytelling
Are you ready to unlock your impact story? Merri-bek Council is offering six environment and…
Students talk climate with councillors as part of North West Communities Climate Summit
Over 160 Merri-bek students took part in the North West Communities for Climate Action summit.…
Donna LuckmanApril 19, 2022
Merri-bek grant to CERES bears fruit for urban gardeners
CERES has revealed a range of upgrades to its community garden that will enable the…
Donna LuckmanMarch 25, 2022
Sustainability programs for Merri-bek Schools in 2022
Did you know that Council provides FREE incursions on a range of sustainability topics for…
Donna LuckmanMarch 17, 2022
A Living Building
The Living Building Challenge is the most rigorous benchmark of sustainability in the built environment.…
Donna LuckmanMarch 4, 2022
Apply for 1 of the 2 Merri-bek community environment scholarships
Applications are open for two scholarships to develop environmental leadership from within our community. The…
Donna LuckmanJanuary 14, 2022
Apply today to join Merri-bek Council’s Advisory Committees
This is your chance to play an important role in Council's decision-making. Applications are now…
Donna LuckmanDecember 1, 2021
We need to talk about climate
Did you know many people in Merri-bek are concerned about climate change*? Yet how often…
Donna LuckmanNovember 15, 2021
Twenty-two projects and a growing network for climate action
Twenty-two projects and a growing network for climate action in Melbourne's north. That is the…
Donna LuckmanOctober 18, 2021
Watch the Our Sustainability Story video
To show how Council and our community our working together to for a Zero Carbon…
Donna LuckmanOctober 8, 2021
New Merri-bek Zero Carbon Development Guidelines released
Do you want to make difference to your built environment? We are excited to release…
Donna LuckmanOctober 4, 2021
Sign up for the climate training program for young people
Are you between 18-29 years old and concerned about the climate crisis? Banksia Gardens are…
Donna LuckmanSeptember 20, 2021
Apply for a Merri-bek Climate Change Grant by 30th September
Do you have an idea or plan for a community project to help tackle climate…
Donna LuckmanAugust 18, 2021
Apply for a JEMENA Community Grant
Applications are now open for Jemena’s 2021 Community Grants, which seek to empower people living…
Donna LuckmanJune 10, 2021
Merri-bek features in Better Futures Australia call for climate action
Merri-bek Council was one of the first local councils to sign the Better Futures Australia…
Donna LuckmanJune 4, 2021
North west communities for climate action online conference – 4-5 June
When: Friday 4th June 2021, 9:30am - 2:30pm AEST Saturday 5th Jun 2021, 9:00am -…
Donna LuckmanMay 4, 2021
Denise Cauchi awarded the Women’s Environmental Leadership Australia (WELA) Merri-bek Community Scholarship
A goal of the ZeroCarbonMoreland Climate Emergency Action Plan is for Merri-bek City Council to be recognised for…
Donna LuckmanMay 3, 2021
Merri-bek Council and AEF launch the Mike Hill Fellowship
Merri-bek City Council and the Australian Energy Foundation launched the Mike Hill Fellowship, a joint…
Donna LuckmanApril 27, 2021
Merri-bek Council helps shape Victoria for the better
Infrastructure Victoria is an independent advisory body providing expert advice to the Victorian Government. Merri-bek…
Donna LuckmanApril 15, 2021
