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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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Schools for Wildlife program

Does your school provide habitat for wildlife? Merri-bek City Council is proud to be teaming…

Donna LuckmanOctober 3, 2022

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How to get solar in apartments

While solar has long been available for detached dwellings, it’s becoming more available for apartments,…

Donna LuckmanOctober 2, 2022

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Small steps: first home buyers’ journey to all-electric

Motivated by the purchase of their first home in Brunswick West, Hannah and Luis set…

Donna LuckmanSeptember 27, 2022

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How to get the most out of your solar

Generating your own energy with solar saves on bills and helps reduce carbon emissions. But…

Donna LuckmanSeptember 21, 2022

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Clean up Glenroy!

Flower Jogiya-Mitchell started Clean Up Glenroy over Covid lockdown. During daily walks with her husband,…

Donna LuckmanSeptember 20, 2022

Tomato seedlings at Mulberry Community Garden

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Mulberry Community Garden Glenroy

The Mulberry Community Garden Glenroy welcomes all to learn how to grow fruit and vegetables.…

Donna LuckmanSeptember 9, 2022

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

Energy News

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

The closure of REDcycle and tips to reduce plastic waste

The Adaptation Game – A Merri-bek Climate Drill

Families switching to fun, fuss-free school runs through Ride & Stride e-cargo bike trials

Sell your stuff at the Garage Sale Trail

Sign up to the Northern Melbourne Electric Vehicle Bulk Buy

Scoring an all-electric home in East Brunswick

Schools for Wildlife program

How to get solar in apartments

Small steps: first home buyers’ journey to all-electric

How to get the most out of your solar

Clean up Glenroy!

Mulberry Community Garden Glenroy

Selvatica in Coburg North goes solar

Merri-bek advocacy helps lead to healthier and better performing homes

Apply for a Community Grant for your sustainability project

Take part in the Eat It, Don’t Bin It Challenge this September

Closure of the Australian Energy Foundation

Australian Councils call for stronger energy performance standards for new homes to cut cost of living and improve health and well-being

Using your FOGO bin for unavoidable food waste supports the circular economy

Get your $250 Power Saving Bonus at Merri-bek Neighbourhood Houses

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