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Ride & Stride e-bike subsidies for Merri-bek families

We know the current fuel crisis is affecting Merri-bek locals, adding more cost-of-living pressure on…

Zoe McMastersApril 28, 2026

Electric cars parked on side of road with a car being charged with a charger on a streetlight pole.

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On-street EV charging trial

Council has launch community engagement on a proposed trial of pole-mounted electric vehicle (EV) chargers…

Donna LuckmanFebruary 12, 2026

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Join Merri-bek’s first on-street EV charging trial!

Ownership of electric vehicles (EVs) is becoming more popular in Merri-bek. EVs are getting cheaper…

Donna LuckmanOctober 20, 2025

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Wheel Sisters – Artwork Launch Meet & Greet

📅Date: Saturday 23rd August 🕚Time: 10am - 12pm 📍Where: Glenroy Linear Park (cnr Hartington Street…

Donna LuckmanJuly 21, 2025

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Dr Cranky’s – Hundreds of bikes fixed across Ride & Stride schools

We’ve loved partnering our Ride & Stride program with Dr Cranky’s, a primary school-based bike…

Donna LuckmanJuly 8, 2025

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Ride to school on a Bike Bus!

Merri-bek's Ride & Stride program is now supporting Bike Buses! We've got two new Bike…

Zoe McMastersJanuary 22, 2025

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Ride & Stride’s first Biketober!

Over the last few years, our Ride & Stride program has worked with schools around…

Zoe McMastersDecember 16, 2024

Sussex Neighbourhood House team smiling at the camera with 2 cargo e-bikes

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Ride for free with our new E-bike Library

We’re excited to share with you our new Merri-bek E-Bike Library! It’s like a regular…

Zoe McMastersNovember 18, 2024

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Empowering women in the north through bike riding

Wheel Sisters is an inspiring initiative funded by Merri-bek Council, designed to help women gain…

Zoe McMastersAugust 21, 2024

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People powered streets – Ride & Stride families leading Open Streets

Over the last 3 years, Merri-bek City Council and Bicycle Network have partnered to deliver…

Donna LuckmanAugust 15, 2024

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More women & gender diverse residents in Merri-bek building bike skills & confidence

We know that women and gender diverse people often face increased and intersectional barriers to…

Zoe McMastersJune 3, 2024

An electric vehicle parked and plug into a EV charger.

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Merri-bek welcomes new fuel efficiency standards

Merri-bek City Council welcomes the passing of the new Australian Vehicle Efficiency Standards. Council has been…

Donna LuckmanMay 22, 2024

A block of apartments with three levels with trees in front.

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High Life Expo – Better living in apartments and units

Let’s talk about life in apartments and units! The High Life Expo is for people…

Donna LuckmanMarch 14, 2024

Young girl with bike helmet kneeling on a closed road drawing with chalk.

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New Ride & Stride schools and Report for 2023

Council has commenced its 2024 Ride & Stride program with 5 new primary schools in…

Donna LuckmanFebruary 20, 2024

Five school kids in front of school with Ride & Stride Banner.

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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

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

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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…

Zoe McMastersSeptember 13, 2023

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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

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Our Term 2 Ride & Stride wrap up!

Term 2 has been busy for our 6 Ride & Stride schools. The crisp winter…

Zoe McMastersJune 19, 2023

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All-electric e-cargo deliveries at the Brunswick Tool Library

The Brunswick Tool Library has bought an electric cargo bike for tool deliveries thanks to…

Donna LuckmanJune 15, 2023

Merri-bek City Council staff smailing with their RideKola trial e-bikes

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Merri-bek City Council staff switch up their commute with e-bikes

In May 2023, 18 Merri-bek City Council staff trialled e-bikes for a cheaper, healthier, and…

Zoe McMastersJune 7, 2023

Ride & Stride e-bike subsidies for Merri-bek families

On-street EV charging trial

Join Merri-bek’s first on-street EV charging trial!

Wheel Sisters – Artwork Launch Meet & Greet

Dr Cranky’s – Hundreds of bikes fixed across Ride & Stride schools

Ride to school on a Bike Bus!

Ride & Stride’s first Biketober!

Ride for free with our new E-bike Library

Empowering women in the north through bike riding

People powered streets – Ride & Stride families leading Open Streets

More women & gender diverse residents in Merri-bek building bike skills & confidence

Merri-bek welcomes new fuel efficiency standards

High Life Expo – Better living in apartments and units

New Ride & Stride schools and Report for 2023

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

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

Charging your electric vehicle (EV) in Merri-bek

Our Term 2 Ride & Stride wrap up!

All-electric e-cargo deliveries at the Brunswick Tool Library

Merri-bek City Council staff switch up their commute with e-bikes

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