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stib.aus.social.ap.brid.gy
Grab your jars and containers Merri-bek peeps, it's food co-op day today!
Cheap packaging-free, ColesWorth-free groceries.
In the uniting church hall (but it's not run by the church so there's no sky-fairy shenanigans) at 212-214 Sydney Rd, Brunswick.
#food #cooperative #coop #merribek
jars in a hoping bag, the lids are labeled with things like chick peas and brown sugar and navy beans. I do that so I know what to buy when I get there.
October 16, 2026 at 11:51 PM
stib.aus.social.ap.brid.gy
There are some folx in Merri bek that run a great poster game.
#merribek #streetart
a hand lettered poster that says "See someone sleeping outdoors? R Relax! imagine if you asked if they were ok, and just let them be. Isn't that better? Care not Cops"
October 3, 2026 at 9:36 AM
bikeridinghuman.bsky.social
One of the best examples of a safe suburban off road bike path. Merri bek council area in Melbourne.
#melbournebikeriders
#merribek
#coburg
My ebike beside the OHea St bike path. The path is off road and occupies the area we call a 'nature strip'.
January 30, 2025 at 3:34 AM
tomcowie.bsky.social
Merribek council commissioned a mural dedicated to Coburg’s famous Ford Laser
June 2, 2025 at 2:13 AM
milokei.bsky.social
I've since moved to Newcastle but we have board game nights and social events that help give a fuller picture about all the 'stuff' that can be done while having fun. Reach out to Merribek branch - merribek@vic.greens.org.au or via SM. There'll be something, for sure!
May 17, 2025 at 4:30 AM
takvera.bsky.social
I doubt Murray Watt will listen to the 200 odd NGOs calling for a stop to ocean based fossil fuels exploitation climateactionmerribek.org/2025/06/04/e...
Endorsement: over 200 organisations sign statement to UN Oceans Conference
Climate Action Merribek has joined with over 200 civil society organisations in a statement for the UN Oceans Conference about to meet in Nice, France. It is an open letter addressed to all governm…
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June 7, 2025 at 3:54 AM
takvera.bsky.social
See @camerribek.bsky.social blog re transport issues in #Vicbudget for #Merribek climateactionmerribek.org/2025/05/21/a...
Advocacy win on Sunday Service 536 bus Fawkner to Glenroy in State budget
Sunday service funded in the State Budget for the 536 bus route from Glenroy station to Gowrie Station. This is an important advocacy win for Climate Action Merribek. But mixed progress on other tr…
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May 21, 2025 at 6:51 AM
takvera.bsky.social
The electorates most exposed to climate risk revealed. Note: Merribek LGA comes out lightly with just over 1100 properties in Wills at high risk. But 1 in 23 properties across Australia are already at high climate risk.

#Willsvotes #Climaterisk #insurance #Ausvotes www.theage.com.au/environment/...
The electorates most exposed to climate risk revealed
One in 23 properties in Australia are at high risk of natural disasters fuelled by global warming. In some electorates, it’s one in four. Check the risk where you live with our interactive maps.
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April 16, 2025 at 1:06 AM
takvera.bsky.social
Thanks for this episode. Used it as a background link to inform a FB post on Advance election leaflet widely distributed in #Merribek #Willsvotes

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April 13, 2025 at 3:31 AM
takvera.bsky.social
Carrots useful as sustainable edible paper weights for our climate stall at Merri Food Hub today in Fawkner. We might use apples at Sydney Road Street Party #Willsvotes #climatestall #Merribek #climateaction
A table with climate information and free climate signs with carrots being used as paper weights. Behind the table is an e-bike with two chihuahuas in the bike basket
February 14, 2025 at 2:54 AM
takvera.bsky.social
Didn’t make it to the city but #Merribek Council organised a well attended Mourning Commemoration Ceremony at 9am in Coburg with Uncle Bill Nicholson #SurvivalDay #ChangetheDate
Crowd at Day of mourning Jan 26 commemoration at Coburg civic centre
January 26, 2025 at 2:38 AM
takvera.bsky.social
An important reminder on #extremeheat #heathealth.
Here in Merri-bek municipality there are over 22,000 people assessed as heat vulnerable.
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January 16, 2025 at 9:43 AM
takvera.bsky.social
Since 2014 impacts of extreme heat and #heathealth has been an important focus for @camerribek.bsky.social including successful advocacy to Merri-bek Council, where over 22,000 people have potential heat vulnerability climateactionmerribek.org/2024/12/04/h...
Heat Vulnerability in Merri-bek
A new report by the Australia Institute highlights and compares heat vulnerability across Australia. While Merribek doesn’t feature in the top 20% ‘high’ ranking classification, t…
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January 10, 2025 at 4:16 AM
takvera.bsky.social
Merribek municipality has a high ratio of pools to population, but residents have had to fight against closures to maintain and upgrade these facilities that are proving so important during #Extremeheat #Merribek #Climateadaptation

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Merri-bek’s 6 Public swimming pools are an essential climate adaptation
In terms of public swimming pools per capita, Merri-bek is doing well with one pool per 30288 people. During extreme heat they become important venues for people to cool off and socialise. But our …
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January 7, 2025 at 4:04 AM
takvera.bsky.social
There is demand for a second hockey pitch in #Merribek but the sport has locked itself into synthetic pitches which bring concerns re #PFAS and #microplastics pollution.

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Submission on McDonald Reserve Facility Design Plan
In December we made a submission to the upgrade of McDonald Reserve and the Facility Design Plan. It is presently proposed to put a synthetic hockey pitch at McDonald Reserve and the plans also inc…
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January 7, 2025 at 4:00 AM
takvera.bsky.social
Sunday post: I am updating climate news through December at @camerribek.bsky.social website, including some simple actions to take if you have spare time.

Covers #Merribek and some Australian news and some global
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Climate News December 2024
Actions Email Environment Minister Tanya Plibersek to stop Woodside Burrup Hub gas expansion, just approved by the Western Australian Government. The NWS development is set to produce 6 billion ton…
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December 29, 2024 at 1:09 AM
takvera.bsky.social
Cycling to Mernda today with Merribek BUG and Catching train back to Reservoir. Train driver saw 3 dogs boarding with our cycling party and on the intercom welcomed all two legged and four legged 🐾🐾 passengers on board. Chihuahuas
#JulietandJones and Kelpie Nyla I’m sure were chuffed 🐶🐶🐕 #Bestthing
View down a rail carriage corridor. Two chihuahuas poke their heads above the rim of a bike basket in a rail carriage with bikes in the background.
December 18, 2024 at 10:59 AM
takvera.bsky.social
Brief visit to check out the new Michelle Gugliemo Park that opened yesterday opposite #Brunswick Town Hall. Interesting putting a drainage swale down the middle with decking either side. The canopy shade will take a few years to develop. #Merribek
Kangaroo mural with 2 chihuahuas in a bike basket in the new park The view east into the park from Sydney road towards the church at the back The view looking west towards Sydney road with Brunswick Town Hall and the wall mural
December 8, 2024 at 2:23 AM
takvera.bsky.social
Watching one Council, whether live or online, is enough for me. But attending the #Merribek mayoral election meeting was good as there was drinks and canapes afterwards.
November 26, 2024 at 9:10 AM
takvera.bsky.social
Meanwhile in Melbourne a Welcome to Country ceremony cancelled due to > 35C #heatwave conditions more reminiscent of Darwin than Melbourne for this time of year. NT Traditional owners explained threat of gas expansion turning country to a sacrifice zone. climateactionmerribek.org/2024/11/24/g...
Gas expansion in Northern Territory highlighted at Coburg Town Hall
On Saturday residents of Merribek and wider Melbourne heard directly from traditional owners and Territorians on the cultural, environmental and health impacts of gas expansion in the Northern Terr…
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November 24, 2024 at 9:29 AM
takvera.bsky.social
I’ll have to have a read. My local Council - #Merribek - is a climate leader and may be interested in adapting doughnut economics ideas. Thanks @kateraworth.bsky.social
kateraworth.bsky.social Kate Raworth @kateraworth.bsky.social · Nov 20
The French city of Grenoble is doing pioneering work in putting Doughnut Economics into practice as a municipality. And they've just shared it in a fab report, in French & English. If you are in need of some inspiration (anyone?) I promise you a good dose here.... www.calameo.com/books/004190...
Image contains a report cover: Doughnut Economics, a new compass for thinking the future of Grenoble? And it also shows some of the report's graphics and photos of people discussing the concepts of Doughnut Economics
November 21, 2024 at 3:05 AM
takvera.bsky.social
I am going to enjoy your posts... I am an occasional documenter of street art in Merribek as Juliet and Indiana Jones cycle around.
November 20, 2024 at 3:11 PM
takvera.bsky.social
I promised you #chihuahua pics:

“What’s Kombucha Dad? “

“Good to see you recycling bottles to be refilled” 🐶🐶

#JulietandJones
#Brunswick
#ChihuahuasOnBikes
#LifeInFawkner
#Kombucha
#Merribek
Two long haired chihuahuas sit in a bike basket in front of a Kombucha bar in Hope st, Brunswick
November 20, 2024 at 4:53 AM
takvera.bsky.social
Some good news. The Fawkner Leisure Centre is the first time in Victoria a Leisure Centre redevelopment has transited off gas to all electric. Now for the other #Merribek pools… Community Campaign also saved the outdoor pool: a new heated outdoor pool built.
#FossilGas #LifeInFawkner
The campaign banner to Save the Fawkner outdoor pool. Yes, the community won this. New Outdoor water play space at the Fawkner pool
November 17, 2024 at 5:56 AM
takvera.bsky.social
We ‘sail’ the streets of #Merribek (sometimes further afield) calling for #climateaction and #climatejustice. 🐶🏴‍☠️
The triple Js. John, Juliet and Indiana Jones
We are the #ChihuahuasforClimateAction.
Give us a follow for climate science reposts, occasional climate protests and cute chihuahua pics
Selfie of John Juliet and Indiana Jones in the bike basket
November 16, 2024 at 2:43 AM