Latest news and media releases
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The Council's Media Officer, in the Communications Department, handles all media enquiries and can be contacted by calling 03 6323 3111.
 | High flows in Cataract Gorge expected 16 May - The Launceston City Council and Hydro Tasmania are warning Northern Tasmanians to expect higher than normal flows through the Cataract Gorge in coming days, with valves in the Trevallyn Dam expected to be opened later today. Continue > |
 | 2013 Volunteer Recognition Awards presented 16 May - The Launceston City Council today recognised 33 outstanding individuals and organisations who give up their time to help make our city a better place. Continue > |
 | Mother's Day Concert 2013 7 May - Forget foot spas, flowers and gift vouchers — the best way to reward your Mum this Mother's Day is by taking her to the Launceston City Council's 2013 Mother's Day concert. Continue > |
 | New pet bling on the way in 3 May - The municipality's 9000 dogs will be sporting a different look this year, with the introduction of stylish new dog registration tags... Continue > |
 | Safety group members sign official charter 2 May - Members of the Launceston Safer Communities Partnership have gathered to formally sign the committee's official charter. Continue > |
 | Council seeks $2m for bypass design work 12 April - The Launceston City Council is seeking more than $2m for detailed scoping, design and planning work for a proposed heavy vehicle bypass around the eastern side of the city, as part of its state and federal election wish list. Continue > |
| Higher flows in Cataract Gorge expected 22 March - The Launceston City Council and Hydro Tasmania are warning Northern Tasmanians to expect higher than normal flows through the Cataract Gorge over the weekend. Continue > |
 | New anti-graffit project launched 22 March - The Launceston City Council has launched a new $280,000 initiative to prevent and reduce graffiti vandalism in Launceston Continue > |
 | 2013 Volunteer Recognition Awards now open 19 March - Using flesh-eating bugs to process the skeleton of a dugong is all in a day's work for volunteers at the Queen Victoria Museum and Art Gallery. Continue > |
 | New lift installed at St Leonards Sports Centre 21 February - The Launceston City Council has completed a $100,000 elevator installation at the St Leonards Sports Centre. Continue > |
 | Future of Express Post services in Launceston 19 February - Launceston Alderman Rob Soward has created an online petition to allow people to have their say regarding the potential withdrawal of interstate express mail services from Launceston. Continue > |
 | Council prepares for NBN with new funding 15 February - The Launceston City Council has been awarded more than $385,000 in funding for National Broadband Network projects from the Federal Government. Continue > |
 | Recycling moves indoors at Aurora Stadium 15 February - The Launceston City Council has received a Keep Australia Beautiful Community Grant to introduce 32 new recycling bins in the function areas, bars and corporate suites at Aurora Stadium, home to the Hawthorn Football Club. Continue > |
 | First Basin back in business 12 February - UPDATE: The First Basin is safe for swimming again... Continue > |
 | Hawks ready for free fun day 7 February - The free Hawks Fitness Fun Day will be held at Royal Park on Thursday, 7 February. Continue > |
 | Launceston the most family friendly city in Australia January 16 - Launceston has been named as Australia's most family friendly city in a new report... Continue > |
 | Music in the Park 2013 11 January - The Launceston City Council's popular, free Music in the Park series returned to City Park last Sunday, attracting more than 300 people. Continue > |
 | RACT takes a stand: Aurora Stadium grandstand sponsorship announced 11 January - Aurora Stadium's 6000-seat, two-tiered grandstand will be rebranded as the 'RACT Stand', after a four-year sponsorship deal was struck between the Launceston City Council and the RACT. Continue > |
 | Jo Jo the psychic alligator predicts A-League winner 11 January - Tasmania Zoo's psychic American alligator Jo-Jo has predicted Central Coast mariners as the winner at tomorrow's A-League clash against Melbourne Victory at Aurora Stadium... Continue > |
 | Tickets to Gala Fundraiser sell out: New allocation made 9 January - The 300 tickets allocated for the Launceston Gala Fundraiser being organised to aid those affected by bushfires across the state have all been sold. Continue > |
| Bushfires - how to help 7 January 2013 - The Launceston City Council and the Rotary Club of Tamar Sunrise are coordinating a gala fundraiser to support those communities impacted by the Tasmanian bushfires. Continue > |
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