At a level crossing Batman Station a wrecked car up against a train carriage. Various emergency personnel are standing about.

Uh oh.
Apparently no injuries, so phew.
#UpfieldLine #merribek #MelbourneTrains

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Map of Glenroy heatmap

I very much want this section of pedestrian path built. I would love #merribek council to go onto this.

A life of honesty, integrity and social conscience An obituary for Merri-bek climate campaigner John Englart, who died earlier this month.

A lovely account of John Englart's life and commitment to community. brunswickvoice.com.au/john-englart... #couchpeloton #merribek #climatejustice #ChihuahuasforClimateAction

An invitation to a celebration of John Englart's life features a rosella and a photo of John in a yellow t-shirt with Chihuahua on it.

John Englart's family are inviting everyone who knew John to celebrate his life - Monday July 28, 12 noon to 4pm at St Mark's Church Hall in Fawkner. #JohnEnglart #couchpeloton #merribek #climatejustice #ChihuahuasforClimateAction

A smiling man with orange hair and a grey bear sits at a wooden table outdoors with two white chihuahuas on his lap. In the background is a brown brick wall.

So many people have asked, happy to report that John Englart's ( @takvera.bsky.social ) beloved Juliet & Indiana Jones, chihuahuas for climate action, have found a loving home after his untimely death last week. #JohnEnglart #couchpeloton #merribek #climatejustice #ChihuahuasforClimateAction

How Unprecedented record breaking floods in NSW affect Merri-bek Flood disaster emergency in the NSW mid north coast and Hunter regions due to unprecedented record breaking torrential rain. Remember climate change means a warmer atmosphere carries more moisture …

How Unprecedented record breaking floods in NSW affect Merri-bek households.
Hint: its through Insurance Premiums #NSWFloods #Insurance #Merribek
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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…

See @camerribek.bsky.social blog re transport issues in #Vicbudget for #Merribek climateactionmerribek.org/2025/05/21/a...

Cumulative increase in premiums since 2020 in Melbourne with Merri-bek LGA details

The maps that show how climate change is driving up the cost of insuring #Melbourne homes.
A 59% increase in insurance premiums for #Merribek since 2020. #CostofLiving #Climatecrisis www.theage.com.au/environment/...

Metro tunnel enables Turn up and go trains… just not for the Upfield line Increase in off-peak services with trains running at least every 20 minutes on the Upfield line, including late at night and on weekends. But plan falls far short of a promised 70 percent increase …

Metro tunnel enables Turn up and go trains… just not for the Upfield line. State Government to increase frequency to 20 minutes for Upfield line for late nights and weekends. But fails promised 70% increase in capacity. #UpgradeUpfield #Merribek upfieldtransportalliance.org/2025/05/13/t...

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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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Queer Histories, Queer Futures podcast series article in QNews. #queerhistory #queerpodcast #queernews #merribek #queer #3CR #historypodcast #queermelbourne

February 2025 Climate News – heatwaves, floods, nuclear , costs of living Highlight Essential Heatwave Preparedness Tips for Merribek Households. Stay cool, look after your heat Health. Remember Fossil Fuels are worsening Extreme Heat. (CAMerribek) Timeline 28 Febru…

All the climate news for February from a local Merri-bek perspective coving local, Victorian, Australian and international issues #Merribek #Climate
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"I couldn't mime so I had to sing myself." Australian performer Barry Solomon reflects on his drag career as Barb Wire. The actor features in podcast series Queer Histories, Queer Futures, produced by 3CR. #queerhistory #queerpodcast #barrysolomon #queeractor #gayactor #merribek #queermelbourne #3CR

Successful Rainbow Crossing Motion, Unsuccessful Palestinian Flag Motion, Merri-bek Councillor Ella Svensson Cr Ella Svensson discusses the successful Rainbow Crossing motion and the unsuccessful Palestinian Flag motion at the Merri-bek Council meeting this week.

Podcast: queer politician Ella Svensson interview. #rainbowlocalgovernment #queernews #queerpodcast #merribek #lgbtqnews #lgbtqia #3CR #queerradio #pride

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

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

Solidarity Salon Location: 580 Sydney Rd, Brunswick. Description: Alison Thorne from Radical Women and the Freedom Socialist Party discusses activism based at their queer, socialist, feminist shopfront Solidarity Salo...

Queer History Podcast: Alison Thorne discusses activism at Solidarity Salon in Brunswick, Melbourne, including organising against the Far-Right. #queerhistory #queerpodcast #merribek #queeractivism #brunswick #solidaritysalon #3CR #queerhistorypodcast #AlisonThorne

Radical queer organising in the 2000s Location: 11 Hope St, Brunswick. Description: In the mid 2000s, the share-houses, squats, studio warehouses and strip clubs of Brunswick were home to a flourishing of radical queer activism emerging o...

Queer history podcast: Radical queer organising in the 2000s. Produced by 3CR for Merri-bek Libraries. #queerhistory #queerhistorypodcast #queerpodcast #queermelbourne #merribek #3CR #queer #brunswick #queeractivism

Pentridge Prison and LGBTQIA+ criminalisation Location: Pentridge Prison, 1 Champ St, Coburg. Description: From the beginning of colonial times queer communities have been targeted, criminalised and imprisoned by the ongoing colonial state. In so...

Queer history podcast: Pentridge Prison and LGBTQIA+ criminalisation. #queerhistory #queerpodcast #lgbtqia #queer #merribek #historypodcast #3CR #queerhistorypodcast #pentridge #coburg #merribek #3CR #queermelbourne

Street violence, beats and resistance Location: Clifton Park, 427 Victoria St, Brunswick. Description: Richard Watts discusses the local activism of Queer Nation after the murder of a gay man at the Clifton Park beat in Brunswick in 1991....

Queer history podcast: Richard Watts reflects on the activism of Queer Nation after the 1991 murder of a gay man at a beat in Brunswick, Melbourne. #queerhistory #queerpodcast #queeractivism #queernation #queerhistorypodcast #3CR #brunswick #merribek #beats #queermelbourne

Orlando Location: Victoria Hotel, 380 Victoria St, Brunswick. Description: Orlando’s Sam Elkin discusses the queer indy disco at the Victoria and Edinburgh Castle hotels and its organising collective’s activi...

Queer history podcast: Orlando queer indy disco, Brunswick, Melbourne. Co-founder Sam Elkin reflects on the popular party in Brunswick at the Victoria and Edinburgh Castle hotels. #queerhistory #queerhistorypodcast #brunswick #merribek #3CR #queerpodcast #queermelbourne #queer #queerparty

Queers against fascism Location: Tyson Street shops. 30 – 56 Tyson Street, Fawkner. Description: Melbourne 1990s saw a neo-Nazi infestation in the inner north, with an increase in racism and homophobic violence.

Queer history podcast: Queers against fascism. Produced by 3CR for Merri-bek Libraries in Melbourne. #queerhistory #queerpodcast #queerhistorypodcast #queeractivism #merribek #lgbtqia #lgbtq #queer #queeractivism #queermelbourne #3CR

Out Cast Theatre, Mechanics Institute Location: Brunswick Mechanics Institute, 270 Sydney Rd, Brunswick. Description: Director and playwright Steven Dawson discusses the production and performances of Out Cast Theatre’s plays at the Mecha...

Queer history podcast: playwright & director Steven Dawson reflects on Out Cast Theatre's many plays at the Mechanics Institute in Brunswick, Melbourne, including Love in a Cubicle, Big Dicks on Stage and The Adventures of Butt Boy and Tigger. #queerhistory #gaytheatre #merribek #queerpodcast

Brunswick Tram Depot Location: 807 Sydney Rd, Brunswick. Description: Tram conductor, driver and ticket inspector Stratos Filis discusses the community, friendships and activism at the Brunswick Tram Depot, including duri...

Queer history podcast: Brunswick Tram Depot, community and activism. #queerhistory #queerhistorypodcast #queermelbourne #brunswick #merribek #brunswicktramdepot #queerpodcast #trams #3CR #publictransport #unions

Barb Wire and Brunswick drag Description: Barry Solomon aka Barb Wire performed working-class drag in Brunswick from about 2000 to 2020 with performances at local pubs and the Sydney Rd Festival. Barb also hosted Drag Bingo at Th...

Queer history podcast: Barry Solomon aka Barb Wire performed drag at pubs in Brunswick, Melbourne for 20 years. #queerhistory #queerhistorypodcast #queermelbourne #brunswick #merribek #BarbWire #3CR #queerpodcast #drag

Understanding the Urban Heat Island Effect in Merribek and Melbourne Our summers are getting warmer, and on average we are experiencing more extreme heat days over 35C and 40C, and warmer nights over 20C and 25C. This is due to increasing climate pollution with gree…

What could be more appropriate during the middle of a 3 day Melbourne #heatwave than writing about Understanding the Urban Heat Island Effect in #Merribek and Melbourne. Including adaptive climate solutions....
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#Urbanheat #ClimateAdaptation

Essential Heatwave Preparedness Tips for Merri-bek Households Household Preparedness On an individual and household level we need to be prepared for coping with extreme heat. Have a heat action plan ready. Use pedestal fans for air circulation Use air-conditi…

With an incoming #heatwave the like of which we haven't seen in #Melbourne since 2014 we decided to prepare an Essential Heatwave Preparedness Tips for #Merribek Households. Stay cool, look after your #heatHealth.
Remember #FossilFuels are worsening #extremeheat
climateactionmerribek.org/heatwave/

My ebike beside the OHea St bike path. The path is off road and occupies the area we call a 'nature strip'.

One of the best examples of a safe suburban off road bike path. Merri bek council area in Melbourne.
#melbournebikeriders
#merribek
#coburg

Crowd at Day of mourning Jan 26 commemoration at Coburg civic centre

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

Shared E-Scooters Coming to the Inner North? Merri-bek, Darebin and Moonee Valley Councils may soon be introducing shared e-scooter schemes, whereby e-scooters (and/or e-bikes) are available for hire from a for-profit private operator, stored…

Closer to home, we investigate Shared E-Scooters Coming to the Inner North municipalities of Melbourne, including #Merribek, #Darebin and #MooneeValley Council areas.
We look at the positives and negatives.
#E-scooters #Sustainabletransport #micromobility
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