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Disposing of old gas appliances as you electrify your home

All-electric homes contribute to a safe and healthy future for our community because they can…

Donna LuckmanJune 22, 2022

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Upgrade to Induction Cooking

Induction stovetops are a healthy, safe choice for cooking in your home. According to the…

Donna LuckmanJune 17, 2022

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We’re 10 years carbon neutral

This year Merri-bek celebrates 10 years carbon neutral under the Federal Government’s Climate Active program.…

Donna LuckmanJune 15, 2022

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Getting around Merri-bek by electric transport

Electric transport or micromobility devices for getting around our community are here to stay. Electric…

Donna LuckmanJune 10, 2022

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Announcing the 2022 Mike Hill Fellows

Pictured above Haritima Bahuguna one of the two 2022 Mike Hill Fellows. Mike Hill was…

Donna LuckmanJune 10, 2022

school kids in front of Ride & Stride sign

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Ride & Stride program launches with three new Merri-bek schools!

We’ve had a great Term 2 working with our three new Ride & Stride schools…

Donna LuckmanJune 8, 2022

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9 easy tips to stay warm this winter and keep your energy bills down too!

Get to know your heater Do you have a split system air conditioner? Did you…

Zoe McMasterJune 3, 2022

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Have your say on the Climate Risk Strategy

Our climate is changing. Hotter and more extreme weather is already hurting the people, places,…

Donna LuckmanJune 2, 2022

Community News

Apply for the free training in video storytelling- EOI extended to Sunday 5th June

Are you ready to unlock your impact story? Merri-bek Council is offering six environment and…

Donna LuckmanMay 31, 2022

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Merri-bek’s environmental scholarships empowering climate action

Our annual environmental scholarships are designed to support and empower climate action leaders in our…

Donna LuckmanMay 31, 2022

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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

Solar panels on commercial building roof

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Merri-bek businesses go solar

Terra Madre is the latest Merri-bek business to invest in renewable energy and install rooftop…

Donna LuckmanMay 24, 2022

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A best-practice community hub for Glenroy

Merri-bek City Council recently celebrated the opening of its state-of-the-art community centre as part of…

Donna LuckmanMay 23, 2022

Go all-electric News

5 steps to all-electric households

Moving your home to all-electric is a significant contribution each of us can make to…

Donna LuckmanMay 17, 2022

Community News

Apply for the free training in video storytelling

Are you ready to unlock your impact story? Merri-bek Council is offering six environment and…

Donna LuckmanMay 13, 2022

solar panels on industrial building roof

Energy News

Smashing our solar targets

We are pleased to announce that we have met our Zero Carbon Merri-bek council and…

Donna LuckmanApril 22, 2022

Community News

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

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Get a discount on cloth nappies and reusable period products

On average, children use 5,000 to 6,000 disposable nappies before becoming toilet trained. Our 2021…

Donna LuckmanApril 8, 2022

Electrician using a remote to turn on heater in a home.

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Switch to reverse-cycle air-con for heating

Heating accounts for 43% of energy costs in the average Victorian home. This makes it…

Donna LuckmanApril 5, 2022

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Reducing packaging waste with Wholefood Unwrapped Collective

In late 2019, a Coburg North resident decided to do something about food packaging. Gabrielle…

Donna LuckmanMarch 27, 2022

Disposing of old gas appliances as you electrify your home

Upgrade to Induction Cooking

We’re 10 years carbon neutral

Getting around Merri-bek by electric transport

Announcing the 2022 Mike Hill Fellows

Ride & Stride program launches with three new Merri-bek schools!

9 easy tips to stay warm this winter and keep your energy bills down too!

Have your say on the Climate Risk Strategy

Apply for the free training in video storytelling- EOI extended to Sunday 5th June

Merri-bek’s environmental scholarships empowering climate action

City Nature Challenge – over 2000 species

Merri-bek businesses go solar

A best-practice community hub for Glenroy

5 steps to all-electric households

Apply for the free training in video storytelling

Smashing our solar targets

Students talk climate with councillors as part of North West Communities Climate Summit

Get a discount on cloth nappies and reusable period products

Switch to reverse-cycle air-con for heating

Reducing packaging waste with Wholefood Unwrapped Collective

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