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Looking for two Merri-bek Primary Schools to take part in Ride & Stride program

We know that the way our kids move around Merri-bek matters - to their health,…

Donna LuckmanMarch 15, 2021

Energy News

Sign up to the Solar Power and Battery Webinar on 24th March

Take the first step to cut your power bills and reduce emissions. Learn about residential…

Donna LuckmanMarch 12, 2021

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Counting our Litter

Every day too much litter finds its way into our precious parks and waterways. As…

Donna LuckmanMarch 4, 2021

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Schools: Sign up by Friday April 30 to take climate action!

Schools throughout Merri-bek have been invited to take climate action through the CERES Energy Challenge.…

Donna LuckmanMarch 1, 2021

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Getting the most out of your wicking bed

Merri-bek Council is kicking of the new My Smart Garden program with a free online…

Donna LuckmanMarch 1, 2021

News Waste

Help us create a 4-bin waste service that is right for our community

We are looking at changes that will impact how often we collect your bins, their…

Donna LuckmanFebruary 18, 2021

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Get involved in the Merri-bek Student Climate Summit

Are you passionate about climate change and taking action at your school and community? Then…

Donna LuckmanFebruary 15, 2021

Energy News Travel

EV owners wanted for smart charger trial

Do you own an electric vehicle? Register your interest to take part in a new…

Donna LuckmanFebruary 11, 2021

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Apply for the Merri-bek Women Environment Leadership Community Scholarship

We are excited to announce the creation of a new scholarship to support women and…

Donna LuckmanJanuary 21, 2021

Community News Waste

Apply for a grant from the Recycling Victoria Communities Fund

Do you have an idea on how to reduce waste in our community? Then apply…

Donna LuckmanJanuary 20, 2021

Energy News

$250 available to eligible households to assist with paying their energy bills

As part of the Victorian Government's Energy Assistance Program, from 1 February 2021 a one-off…

Donna LuckmanJanuary 20, 2021

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News Waste

The ‘Right To Repair’ – have you say!

The Right to Repair is a consumer’s ability to repair faulty goods, or access repair…

Donna LuckmanJanuary 20, 2021

Lygon St Brunswick with new parklets set up outside dining businesses

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Parklets – popping up on a street near you!

You may have started noticing a whole lot more outdoor dining since lockdown has eased. …

Donna LuckmanJanuary 19, 2021

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Infrastructure Victoria releases its 30-year vision for Victoria

Victoria’s rapid population growth over the last ten years has brought numerous challenges for both…

Donna LuckmanJanuary 15, 2021

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Energy News

Keeping cool this summer on a budget

With summer starting to really heat up, there are lots of inexpensive and low effort…

Donna LuckmanJanuary 10, 2021

Wind farm at Crowlands wind farm at dusk overlooking hilly ranges

Energy News

South Australia aiming to go 500% renewable (no, that’s not a typo)

You’ve heard of going 100% renewable but what about 500%? This is the ambitious new…

Donna LuckmanJanuary 7, 2021

News Travel

Merri-bek responds to the proposed electric vehicle tax

Merri-bek City Council, as part of the Northern Alliance for Greenhouse Action (NAGA), has voiced…

Donna LuckmanJanuary 4, 2021

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Community News

Sustainable school holiday playground fun

These school holidays get out and about in Merri-bek and explore some of the fantastic…

Donna LuckmanDecember 31, 2020

Shared bike and pedestrian path with half a dozen cyclists alongside train line

News Travel

New separated bike lanes trial coming to Moreland

Merri-bek City Council is working on ways to make it easier for the community to…

Donna LuckmanDecember 22, 2020

Dozens of flagpoles with international country flags in front of a United Nations building

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Green recovery essential to reaching Paris targets: new UN report

The UN Emissions Gap 2020 report shows that we are on track for a temperature…

Donna LuckmanDecember 16, 2020

Looking for two Merri-bek Primary Schools to take part in Ride & Stride program

Sign up to the Solar Power and Battery Webinar on 24th March

Counting our Litter

Schools: Sign up by Friday April 30 to take climate action!

Getting the most out of your wicking bed

Help us create a 4-bin waste service that is right for our community

Get involved in the Merri-bek Student Climate Summit

EV owners wanted for smart charger trial

Apply for the Merri-bek Women Environment Leadership Community Scholarship

Apply for a grant from the Recycling Victoria Communities Fund

$250 available to eligible households to assist with paying their energy bills

The ‘Right To Repair’ – have you say!

Parklets – popping up on a street near you!

Infrastructure Victoria releases its 30-year vision for Victoria

Keeping cool this summer on a budget

South Australia aiming to go 500% renewable (no, that’s not a typo)

Merri-bek responds to the proposed electric vehicle tax

Sustainable school holiday playground fun

New separated bike lanes trial coming to Moreland

Green recovery essential to reaching Paris targets: new UN report

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