$12.7m Federal investment secured for Princess Theatre project Published on 16 January 2025 City of Launceston Mayor Matthew Garwood has welcomed a $12.7m investment from the Federal Government earmarked for a major redevelopment of the Princess Theatre and Earl Arts Centre Complex.
$797,000 lifeline for Launceston small business Published on 11 June 2020 More than 150 Launceston businesses have received $797,000 in grant funding to help them adapt to challenging retail conditions caused by the COVID-19 pandemic.
'Bargey McBargeface' to help build North Bank bridge Published on 30 November 2017 A 17m-long 'jack up' barge will arrive at the Seaport in Launceston today to assist with pile driving for the new North Bank pedestrian and cycle bridge.
'North Bank' naming suggestions roll in Published on 20 April 2018 Launceston residents have suggested nearly 200 potential new names for the North Bank park redevelopment.
'North Bank' needs a name Published on 06 April 2018 The City of Launceston is calling for community ideas to help name the new $9.15m North Bank park redevelopment.
'Rail Trail' application withdrawn ahead of Council meeting Published on 18 October 2022 A planning application for the North-East Rail Trail has been withdrawn from consideration at the next Council meeting.
'Riverbend Park' gets nod from Council Published on 02 July 2018 While the area on the northern bank of the North Esk River opposite the Seaport has been referred to as 'North Bank' for many years, it will soon be known as 'Riverbend Park' if the State's Nomenclature Board adopts a recommendation from the City of Launceston.
1. Understand your risk Published on 14 December 2023 Before you can make your emergency plan you should understand the specific risks that are likely to affect you and your household. Once you understand your biggest risk you can then develop your personal plan.
10,000th Launceston household registers for FOGO Published on 02 February 2021 The City of Launceston marked a new FOGO milestone last month, with the 10,000th household registering for the kerbside garden and food organics collection service.
2. Know your warnings and alerts Published on 13 December 2023 Warnings provide individuals and communities with real time information on what is happening and what they need to do.