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Join the Environmental Sustainability Advisory Committee

Help shape Council's action on the environment. We are currently recruiting to fill a number…

Donna LuckmanDecember 8, 2023

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Merri-bek Council and Community programs awarded

Merri-bek City Council and community programs were celebrated at this years Victorian Premier's Sustainability Awards.…

Donna LuckmanDecember 7, 2023

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Expressions of Interest are now open for the 2024 Ride & Stride program

Many primary schools are already working hard to encourage their kids to walk, ride and…

Donna LuckmanDecember 6, 2023

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Merri-bek awarded for its environmental leadership

It has been a busy awards season with Merri-bek City Council being recognised for its…

Donna LuckmanNovember 1, 2023

Community Events News

Coburg Community Garden Festival

Over 3 fantastic days in December (1st-3rd) we will be opening our Community Gardens and…

Donna LuckmanOctober 27, 2023

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Community News

Apply for 1 of the 2 Merri-bek community environment scholarships for 2024

Applications are open for two scholarships to develop environmental leadership from within our community. The…

Donna LuckmanOctober 17, 2023

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Energy News

Merri-bek finalist in the Victorian Premier’s Sustainability Awards 2023

Merri-bek City Council and Yarra City Council are finalist for a Community Champion award in…

Donna LuckmanOctober 13, 2023

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Energy News

Merri-bek City Council secures grant to explore potential Neighbourhood Battery sites in renewable power push

Merri-bek City Council has recently been awarded a $200,000 grant as part of the State…

Amy CharlestonOctober 9, 2023

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Energy News

Sign up to the Draught-proofing for renters workshop

Learn to install do-it-yourself (DIY) rental-friendly draughtproofing with this hands-on demonstration. Hear from Tenants Victoria…

Donna LuckmanOctober 5, 2023

Community Energy News

Get ready to keep cool this summer

The Bureau of Meteorology has predicted Victoria will experience a hotter than average summer in…

Donna LuckmanSeptember 20, 2023

Cazz from Bike It Better is demonstrating how to fix a bike. A group of women and non-binary people stand around her observing

News Ride & Stride Travel

Inclusive bike skills sessions for women and non-binary residents in Merri-bek

Bike riding is not just about the wind in your hair and the thrill of…

Amy CharlestonSeptember 13, 2023

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Community Energy News

Merri-bek’s Solar Thermal program recognised at the Cities Power Partnership Awards

Pictured here is Joseph Tabacco, Director of Place and Environment and Victoria Hart, Manager Sustainability…

Donna LuckmanSeptember 8, 2023

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Community News

More local community action due to multi-council program

One year on since the completion of the Community Skills for Climate Action program, participants…

Donna LuckmanAugust 22, 2023

Community Energy News

Vote for our Solar and Thermal Program in the Climate Awards

We’re thrilled to announce that we’re finalists in two categories in Cities Power Partnership 2023…

Donna LuckmanAugust 21, 2023

Community News

Join us at the UN Youth’s Summit on Food and Water Security

Date: Sunday August 27th Venue: Brunswick Town Hall Register here! Unlocking the Future: Join us…

Donna LuckmanAugust 10, 2023

Community News

Nominate for the Merri-Bek Community Awards 2023!

Our community is full of amazing people and community groups working passionately to enrich our…

Donna LuckmanAugust 10, 2023

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New wildlife refuge in Merri-bek

We’re lucky to have significant remnant vegetation and large tracts of revegetated areas in Merri-bek,…

Donna LuckmanAugust 7, 2023

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Tips to reduce your fashion waste

We love fashion for the beauty, style, and creativity. But hidden behind the glitz and…

Amy CharlestonJuly 28, 2023

Energy Go all-electric News

Free Getting Off Gas event series

Looking for independent information on how to electrify your home? Not-for-profit organisation Renew is developing…

Donna LuckmanJuly 14, 2023

News Travel

Charging your electric vehicle (EV) in Merri-bek

To promote zero emissions transportation within the community, Merri-bek installed Victoria’s first electric vehicle (EV)…

Donna LuckmanJuly 10, 2023

Join the Environmental Sustainability Advisory Committee

Merri-bek Council and Community programs awarded

Expressions of Interest are now open for the 2024 Ride & Stride program

Merri-bek awarded for its environmental leadership

Coburg Community Garden Festival

Apply for 1 of the 2 Merri-bek community environment scholarships for 2024

Merri-bek finalist in the Victorian Premier’s Sustainability Awards 2023

Merri-bek City Council secures grant to explore potential Neighbourhood Battery sites in renewable power push

Sign up to the Draught-proofing for renters workshop

Get ready to keep cool this summer

Inclusive bike skills sessions for women and non-binary residents in Merri-bek

Merri-bek’s Solar Thermal program recognised at the Cities Power Partnership Awards

More local community action due to multi-council program

Vote for our Solar and Thermal Program in the Climate Awards

Join us at the UN Youth’s Summit on Food and Water Security

Nominate for the Merri-Bek Community Awards 2023!

New wildlife refuge in Merri-bek

Tips to reduce your fashion waste

Free Getting Off Gas event series

Charging your electric vehicle (EV) in Merri-bek

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