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
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…
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 McMastersJune 3, 2022
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
Smashing our solar targets
We are pleased to announce that we have met our Zero Carbon Merri-bek council and…
Donna LuckmanApril 22, 2022
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
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
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
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
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
Merri-bek Mayor Riley supports call to help protect communities from extreme weather
Merri-bek Mayor Riley has joined over thirty mayors and councillors from some of the nation’s…
Donna LuckmanMarch 24, 2022
Sustainability
Water A 120 kilolitre underground rainwater tank collects water from the roof of the hub.…
Donna LuckmanMarch 18, 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
