Free online events as part of Sustainable House Day
Join a full day of free online talks and virtual open houses on Sunday 19…
Donna LuckmanFebruary 16, 2023
A new 4-bin waste service is coming to Merri-bek in July 2023
There will be changes to the number of bins you have, the size of your…
Take part in Climate Justice In Colour program
Are you a person of colour who is passionate about climate justice? The climate crisis…
Donna LuckmanJanuary 27, 2023
Open Streets: Creating safer and healthier school runs
Through Ride & Stride, we aim to get more kids riding, striding and scooting to…
Zoe McMastersJanuary 25, 2023
Apply for the Merri-bek Women Environment Leadership Community Scholarship 2023
Applications are open for the 2023 Merri-bek Women Environment Leadership (WELA) Community Scholarship. The scholarship…
Donna LuckmanJanuary 18, 2023
Become a Merri-bek Nature Steward
Want to make an impact for yourself, your community, and the environment in 2023? You…
Donna LuckmanJanuary 17, 2023
Read about our Sustainability & Climate Highlights
As we come to the end of 2022, here are some of our highlights for…
Donna LuckmanDecember 31, 2022
Millsom family go solar in Coburg
Today over 9142 homes in Merri-bek have rooftop solar, but when the Millsom family installed…
Donna LuckmanDecember 28, 2022
Watch the video of the Let’s Talk Solar event at Coburg Library
Join 9074 households in Merri-bek switching to renewable electricity for a clean energy future. Watch…
Donna LuckmanDecember 23, 2022
Go electric for your health
Dr Annabelle Warren works in a Merri-bek clinic and a local public hospital. In 2020,…
Donna LuckmanDecember 15, 2022
Open Your Home for Sustainable House Day
Have you made changes to your home to make it more sustainable? Share your practical…
Donna LuckmanDecember 10, 2022
Primary students get ready to ride & stride into high school
We know many local primary school families love riding to school with their children. But…
Zoe McMastersDecember 7, 2022
EV curious? Test drive a car while you can!
The Darebin/Northern Melbourne Electric Vehicle bulk buy in conjunction with the Good Car Co. has…
Donna LuckmanNovember 24, 2022
Apply for 1 of 5 free passes to Sustainable House Day annual events
Building, renovating or want to make your rental home more sustainable? Explore some of Australia’s…
Donna LuckmanNovember 16, 2022
The closure of REDcycle and tips to reduce plastic waste
Merri-bek City Council was saddened to hear of the suspension of the REDcycle program, which…
Donna LuckmanNovember 14, 2022
The Adaptation Game – A Merri-bek Climate Drill
You’re invited to play The Adaptation Game - A Merri-bek Climate Drill. Have fun, meet…
Donna LuckmanNovember 9, 2022
Families switching to fun, fuss-free school runs through Ride & Stride e-cargo bike trials
We’ve wrapped up our second round of the Ride & Stride e-cargo bike program, providing…
Zoe McMastersOctober 24, 2022
Sell your stuff at the Garage Sale Trail
Grab your bum bag for two big weekends of garage sales held simultaneously in garages,…
Donna LuckmanOctober 18, 2022
Sign up to the Northern Melbourne Electric Vehicle Bulk Buy
Been thinking of moving to clean transport? You can play your part by taking public…
Donna LuckmanOctober 13, 2022
Scoring an all-electric home in East Brunswick
Terry Teoh and his partner bought their Edwardian brick bungalow in East Brunswick 14 years…
Donna LuckmanOctober 11, 2022
