How to move away from gas and why you should
Safeguard your family's health and wellbeing, save on bills and contribute to a clean energy…
Donna LuckmanFebruary 27, 2022
Save on electricity bills with solar
“My latest bill is a 60% reduction in electricity costs!” says Anna. Last year Anna…
How to choose clean energy for your home
Nearly 30% of Australian energy is already renewable, and soon it will be 50%. We…
Donna LuckmanFebruary 16, 2022
Fawkner Olympian takes climate action
Olympic racewalker and Fawkner local, Rhydian Cowley, competed for Australia in Tokyo, where he finished…
Donna LuckmanFebruary 7, 2022
Ride & Stride Free E-Cargo Bike Trial for Families!
During our Ride & Stride pilot with Brunswick East Primary School, many families told us…
Donna LuckmanJanuary 24, 2022
Launch of Brunswick East Primary School Active Paths Map
As part of our Ride & Stride program we have launched our active paths map…
Donna LuckmanJanuary 24, 2022
Join the energy transition through a new solar battery pilot program
Do you have a 5kW or larger household solar system? Are you interested in solar…
Donna LuckmanJanuary 21, 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
Merri-bek endorses new aspirational zero carbon targets for 2030
We've finished off the year by recognising the need for urgent action on climate change this decade.…
Donna LuckmanDecember 20, 2021
Merri-bek residents to see a phased approach to new 4-bin system
Merri-bek households will move to a 4-bin system as required by State Government reforms from mid-2023, with the addition…
Zoe McMastersDecember 16, 2021
Open Streets trials held at our Ride & Stride schools
We've finished off the school year with two Open Streets at our Ride & Stride…
Donna LuckmanDecember 16, 2021
Reduce your waste this Christmas
During the Christmas holiday season, food scraps, recycling, and general waste increases around Australia. There…
Zoe McMastersDecember 14, 2021
How to recycle your old solar
Solar panels, inverters and batteries – when it’s time to replace your solar system it’s…
Donna LuckmanDecember 14, 2021
Merri-bek Sports Clubs showcased at COP26 in Glasgow
We are excited to have our environmental work with local Merri-bek sports clubs on show…
Donna LuckmanDecember 6, 2021
$1000 rebates for rental properties in Merri-bek for heating upgrades
Do you rent or own a rental property in Moreland? Heating upgrades for eligible rental…
Donna LuckmanDecember 1, 2021
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
Merri-bek joins call for energy-efficient and climate resilient homes
Merri-bek has joined local councils from across Australia calling for the strongest possible building standards…
Donna LuckmanNovember 30, 2021
Merri-bek launches new Electrify Everything Messaging Guide
As part of our goal for a Zero Carbon Merri-bek, Merri-bek City Council will be…
Donna LuckmanNovember 16, 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
