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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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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

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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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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

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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

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Energy Go all-electric News

Energy Efficiency and Comfort for Renters and Landlords Webinar

Date: Thursday 12 March 2026 Time: 7pm - 8:15pm FREE Event Registration link: Microsoft Virtual…

Donna LuckmanFebruary 18, 2026

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Open Your Home and Inspire Your Neighbours

Sustainable House Day returns on Sunday 17 May 2026, with neighbours across Australia opening their…

Donna LuckmanFebruary 18, 2026

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On-street EV charging trial

Council has launch community engagement on a proposed trial of pole-mounted electric vehicle (EV) chargers…

Donna LuckmanFebruary 12, 2026

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Sustainability Support for Merri-bek Locals

Do you want to make your home warmer in winter and cooler in summer, and…

Donna LuckmanFebruary 10, 2026

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Make a difference with a community grant

Do you need funding for a local community project? Our 2026 Annual Community Grants Program…

Donna LuckmanJanuary 30, 2026

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Detox Your Home coming to Coburg

When: Sunday 8 March Time: 9.00am-3.00pm Where: Merri-bek Civic Centre, 90 Bell St, Coburg. Cost: Free. Book…

Donna LuckmanJanuary 30, 2026

A black car parked in an electric vehicle charging bay in Brunswick.

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Driving change through electric car-share

We’ve installed a new electric vehicle (EV) charger at Davies Street in Brunswick, with one…

Donna LuckmanJanuary 28, 2026

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Borrow a portable induction cooktop from the library

Discover the benefits of induction cooktops and borrow one from the Merri-bek libraries. Induction cooktops…

Donna LuckmanJanuary 21, 2026

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Share your experiences of the summer heatwave

We hope you are all safe after the heatwaves that we have faced this summer…

Donna LuckmanJanuary 15, 2026

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Be a Nature Steward in 2026

Go on a journey of nature discovery. Over 10 Saturdays, are taken through a comprehensive…

Donna LuckmanDecember 10, 2025

Energy News

Are you a renter provider in Merri-bek?

Merri-bek is working with RMIT University to get an understanding of landlords experience in managing…

Donna LuckmanDecember 8, 2025

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

Energy Efficiency and Comfort for Renters and Landlords Webinar

Open Your Home and Inspire Your Neighbours

On-street EV charging trial

Sustainability Support for Merri-bek Locals

Make a difference with a community grant

Detox Your Home coming to Coburg

Driving change through electric car-share

Borrow a portable induction cooktop from the library

Share your experiences of the summer heatwave

Be a Nature Steward in 2026

Are you a renter provider in Merri-bek?

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