Riding and Striding over Lockdown! NewsTravel Riding and Striding over Lockdown! While our Ride & Stride schools haven't been able to do much riding or striding…Donna LuckmanSeptember 16, 2021
36,000 less pieces of plastic NewsWaste 36,000 less pieces of plastic There are 36,000 less pieces of plastic going to landfill, littering the streets, or bouncing…Donna LuckmanAugust 27, 2021
Merri-bek joins letter to PM calling for credible climate action News Merri-bek joins letter to PM calling for credible climate action Merri-bek City Council signed on to the Better Futures Australia open letter calling on Scott Morrison…Donna LuckmanAugust 20, 2021
Merri-bek Environmental Sustainability Highlights 2020-21 News Merri-bek Environmental Sustainability Highlights 2020-21 Merri-bek has a proud history of being a leader in environmental sustainability. During 2020-2021 there…Donna LuckmanAugust 18, 2021
Apply for a Merri-bek Climate Change Grant by 30th September CommunityNews Apply for a Merri-bek Climate Change Grant by 30th September Do you have an idea or plan for a community project to help tackle climate…Donna LuckmanAugust 18, 2021
Draft Kerbside Waste Services and Charges Policy – Community Consultation NewsProjectsWaste Draft Kerbside Waste Services and Charges Policy – Community Consultation Our bins are changing Community feedback on the proposed changes is welcome until Sunday 5…Zoe McMastersAugust 13, 2021
Merri-bek primary schools tag on to walking and cycling NewsTravel Merri-bek primary schools tag on to walking and cycling Our Ride & Stride pilot schools have hit the ground running (and riding) with their…Donna LuckmanAugust 6, 2021
Merri-bek makes a submission to Victorian Government Gas Substitution Roadmap EnergyNews Merri-bek makes a submission to Victorian Government Gas Substitution Roadmap In the past gas has been a cheap and reliable fuel for Victorians. Gas has…Donna LuckmanAugust 4, 2021
Apply for a Community Climate Change Energy Action grant EnergyNews Apply for a Community Climate Change Energy Action grant Community organisations like sporting clubs, kindergartens and men’s sheds can apply for grants of up…Donna LuckmanJuly 26, 2021
Temperatures increasing over time in Moreland News Temperatures increasing over time in Moreland Data from the Bureau of Meteorology suggests Australia's climate is warming and Merri-bek is no…Donna LuckmanJuly 21, 2021
Take Part in Plastic Free July NewsWaste Take Part in Plastic Free July Join hundreds of other Merri-bek residents and business taking part in the Plastic Free July…Donna LuckmanJuly 1, 2021
Merri-bek City Council slashes its carbon emissions News Merri-bek City Council slashes its carbon emissions Since becoming Certified Carbon Neutral in December 2012, Merri-bek City Council has been working hard…Donna LuckmanJune 21, 2021
Your food and garden waste becomes food for Moreland’s Community Gardens NewsWaste Your food and garden waste becomes food for Moreland’s Community Gardens Ever wondered what happens to the contents in your food and garden organics bin after…Donna LuckmanJune 17, 2021
Apply for a JEMENA Community Grant CommunityNews Apply for a JEMENA Community Grant Applications are now open for Jemena’s 2021 Community Grants, which seek to empower people living…Donna LuckmanJune 10, 2021
Merri-bek features in Better Futures Australia call for climate action CommunityNews Merri-bek features in Better Futures Australia call for climate action Merri-bek Council was one of the first local councils to sign the Better Futures Australia…Donna LuckmanJune 4, 2021
Merri-bek City Council says no to fossil fuels News Merri-bek City Council says no to fossil fuels In another first, Merri-bek City Council has become the first local council in Australia to…Donna LuckmanMay 28, 2021
Ride & Stride pilot kicks of with Coburg North and Brunswick East primary schools NewsTravel Ride & Stride pilot kicks of with Coburg North and Brunswick East primary schools Coburg North Primary School and Brunswick East Primary School have been selected to trial our…Donna LuckmanMay 17, 2021
North west communities for climate action online conference – 4-5 June CommunityNews North west communities for climate action online conference – 4-5 June When: Friday 4th June 2021, 9:30am - 2:30pm AEST Saturday 5th Jun 2021, 9:00am -…Donna LuckmanMay 4, 2021
Denise Cauchi awarded the Women’s Environmental Leadership Australia (WELA) Merri-bek Community Scholarship CommunityNews Denise Cauchi awarded the Women’s Environmental Leadership Australia (WELA) Merri-bek Community Scholarship A goal of the ZeroCarbonMoreland Climate Emergency Action Plan is for Merri-bek City Council to be recognised for…Donna LuckmanMay 3, 2021
Merri-bek Council and AEF launch the Mike Hill Fellowship CommunityNews Merri-bek Council and AEF launch the Mike Hill Fellowship Merri-bek City Council and the Australian Energy Foundation launched the Mike Hill Fellowship, a joint…Donna LuckmanApril 27, 2021