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
Merri-bek Council helps shape Victoria for the better CommunityNews Merri-bek Council helps shape Victoria for the better Infrastructure Victoria is an independent advisory body providing expert advice to the Victorian Government. Merri-bek…Donna LuckmanApril 15, 2021
Powering up to drive down emissions EnergyNews Powering up to drive down emissions Merri-bek City Council continues to reduce its emissions to become zero-carbon by 2040. We now…Donna LuckmanApril 14, 2021
Brunswick East Primary School Open Streets Trial NewsTravel Brunswick East Primary School Open Streets Trial For three Fridays this March, students at Brunswick East Primary School arrived by foot, bike,…Donna LuckmanMarch 30, 2021
Sign up to Community Skills for Climate Action – A community training program CommunityNews Sign up to Community Skills for Climate Action – A community training program Do you want to work with others in your area to take action on climate…Donna LuckmanMarch 30, 2021
Ringing the bell on climate action CommunityCommunity Local LegendsLocal LegendsNews Ringing the bell on climate action The Brunswick Uniting Church rang the bell on climate change as part of a global,…Donna LuckmanMarch 18, 2021
Looking for two Merri-bek Primary Schools to take part in Ride & Stride program CommunityNewsTravel 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
Sign up to the Solar Power and Battery Webinar on 24th March EnergyNews 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
Counting our Litter NewsWaste Counting our Litter Every day too much litter finds its way into our precious parks and waterways. As…Donna LuckmanMarch 4, 2021
Schools: Sign up by Friday April 30 to take climate action! CommunityNews 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
Getting the most out of your wicking bed CommunityEventsNews 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