Local LegendsNewsWaste Local Legends Clean up Glenroy! Flower Jogiya-Mitchell started Clean Up Glenroy over Covid lockdown. During daily walks with her husband,…Donna LuckmanSeptember 20, 2022
Community Local LegendsLocal LegendsNews Mulberry Community Garden Glenroy The Mulberry Community Garden Glenroy welcomes all to learn how to grow fruit and vegetables.…Donna LuckmanSeptember 9, 2022
EnergyLocal LegendsNews Selvatica in Coburg North goes solar Selvatica is a coffee roastery and indoor plant nursery near Bunnings Coburg at 54 Gaffney…Donna LuckmanSeptember 7, 2022
News Merri-bek advocacy helps lead to healthier and better performing homes Image: Nightingale 2.0, enabled by HIP V. HYPE, Architecture by Six Degrees Architects. Photography by…Donna LuckmanSeptember 7, 2022
CommunityNews Apply for a Community Grant for your sustainability project Merri-bek Community Grant Program opportunities for 2022-2023 We are pleased to share with you information…Donna LuckmanSeptember 5, 2022
NewsWaste Take part in the Eat It, Don’t Bin It Challenge this September Want to make a serious dent in the amount of food you waste? One of…Donna LuckmanSeptember 3, 2022
News Closure of the Australian Energy Foundation Merri-bek City Council is saddened about the closure of the Australian Energy Foundation (AEF) formerly…Donna LuckmanAugust 30, 2022
CommunityNews Australian Councils call for stronger energy performance standards for new homes to cut cost of living and improve health and well-being Image: Davison Collaborative.Photography by HIP V. HYPE. Merri-bek has joined other local governments calling on…Donna LuckmanAugust 17, 2022
NewsWaste Using your FOGO bin for unavoidable food waste supports the circular economy The circular economy is all about avoiding waste, keeping products and materials in use, and…Donna LuckmanAugust 15, 2022
EnergyNews Get your $250 Power Saving Bonus at Merri-bek Neighbourhood Houses Need help to receive your $250 Power Saving Bonus? Neighbourhood houses in Merri-bek can help…Donna LuckmanAugust 4, 2022
News Let’s Go for Zero Elevating sustainability requirements for buildings We are proud to be one of 24 councils collaborating…Donna LuckmanJuly 28, 2022
Case StudiesEnergyEnergy Local LegendsGo all-electricNews 6 months to all-electric Less than 6 months from making up her mind to electrify her family home in…Erin BrissettJuly 26, 2022
EnergyEvents Visit Hutt Passivhaus in Coburg As part of Open House Melbourne, the Hütt 01 Passivhaus in Coburg is opening for…Donna LuckmanJuly 7, 2022
CommunityEnergyEvents Glenroy Hub Open House The Glenroy Community Hub demonstrates Merri-bek City Council’s commitment to world-leading, sustainable design. The Hub,…Donna LuckmanJuly 7, 2022
CommunityEventsNews The Eye at Brunswick Baths Alicia Frankovich has selected the Brunswick Baths as the site of a new performance that…Donna LuckmanJuly 7, 2022
EventsWaste Recycle Right in Moreland Do bottle top lids go in the yellow bin? What happens to your recycling? Come…Donna LuckmanJuly 6, 2022
EnergyNews Help save on your energy bills with the $250 Power Saving Bonus Need help with paying for your energy bills this winter? Victorians can now claim the…Donna LuckmanJuly 5, 2022
Go all-electricNews Disposing of old gas appliances as you electrify your home All-electric homes contribute to a safe and healthy future for our community because they can…Donna LuckmanJune 22, 2022
EnergyGo all-electric Upgrade to Induction Cooking Induction stovetops are a healthy, safe choice for cooking in your home. According to the…Donna LuckmanJune 17, 2022
News We’re 10 years carbon neutral This year Merri-bek celebrates 10 years carbon neutral under the Federal Government’s Climate Active program.…Donna LuckmanJune 15, 2022