Newly elected Councillors make declaration of office Published on 05 November 2026 City of Launceston Council will welcome three new faces around the Council table for this term with Councillors Kyle Barrett, Melissa Anderson and Rose Diamond joining incumbents Mayor Matthew Garwood, Deputy Mayor Susie Cai and Councillors Tim Walker, Andrew Palmer, Alex Britton and Joe Pentridge. Tagged as: , Announcements, Media Releases
Council farewells Deputy Mayor Hugh McKenzie and Cr Lindi McMahon Published on 29 October 2026 The final Council meeting ahead of the local government election results recognised the contributions of outgoing Councillors and their commitment to the Launceston community. Tagged as: , Media Releases
The V Community Hub now under City management Published on 26 October 2026 The City of Launceston is now managing The V Community Hub at Meadow Mews, with spaces available for community activities and bookings. Tagged as: , Announcements, Health & Lifestyle
Princess Theatre redevelopment reaches major milestone Published on 26 October 2026 Preliminary works and demolition are now complete at the Princess Theatre and Earl Street Theatre precinct, marking a major milestone as the redevelopment moves into its next phase. Tagged as: , Arts & Culture, Business & Economy, Media Releases
More Than 100 People Take The Citizenship Pledge To Call Australia And Published on 23 September 2026 More than 120 people from over 30 countries officially became Australian citizens at a City of Launceston citizenship ceremony held today at the Albert Hall. Tagged as: , Announcements, Arts & Culture
Birchalls redevelopment breaks ground with new play space for Brisbane Published on 21 September 2026 Construction on the long-awaited Birchalls redevelopment officially starts today, with Birchalls Build Co breaking ground on the first phase of this iconic Launceston retail space. Tagged as: , Media Releases
Birchalls redevelopment starts Published on 21 September 2026 Construction on the long-awaited Birchalls redevelopment officially starts today, with Birchalls Build Co breaking ground on the first phase of this iconic Launceston retail space. Tagged as: , Media Releases
City of Launceston recognised for sustainability leadership Published on 18 September 2026 The City of Launceston has won the LG Professionals Tasmania Sustainability and Resilience Award for its Towards Zero Emission Action Plan 2021–2025. The five-year program reduced Council’s corporate greenhouse gas emissions by 19 per cent through initiatives including solar installations, landfill gas capture, building and fleet electrification, FOGO expansion and improved sustainability practice Tagged as: , Media Releases
Plans progress for Lindsay Street Wharf Published on 04 September 2026 City of Launceston Council has unanimously endorsed a capped contribution of up to $5 million to support the Lindsay Street Wharf Redevelopment and Convention Centre project, helping unlock a key riverfront site for public open space, improved pedestrian links and a modern events facility. Tagged as: , Media Releases
City of Launceston passes first LGBTIQ+ Action Plan during bumper Sept Published on 04 September 2026 The City of Launceston has affirmed its commitment to strengthening inclusion, belonging and participation for LGBTIQ+ people across the municipality through the adoption of its first LGBTIQ+ Action Plan. Tagged as: , Media Releases
Newly elected Councillors make declaration of office Published on 05 November 2026 City of Launceston Council will welcome three new faces around the Council table for this term with Councillors Kyle Barrett, Melissa Anderson and Rose Diamond joining incumbents Mayor Matthew Garwood, Deputy Mayor Susie Cai and Councillors Tim Walker, Andrew Palmer, Alex Britton and Joe Pentridge. Tagged as: , Announcements, Media Releases
Council farewells Deputy Mayor Hugh McKenzie and Cr Lindi McMahon Published on 29 October 2026 The final Council meeting ahead of the local government election results recognised the contributions of outgoing Councillors and their commitment to the Launceston community. Tagged as: , Media Releases
The V Community Hub now under City management Published on 26 October 2026 The City of Launceston is now managing The V Community Hub at Meadow Mews, with spaces available for community activities and bookings. Tagged as: , Announcements, Health & Lifestyle
Princess Theatre redevelopment reaches major milestone Published on 26 October 2026 Preliminary works and demolition are now complete at the Princess Theatre and Earl Street Theatre precinct, marking a major milestone as the redevelopment moves into its next phase. Tagged as: , Arts & Culture, Business & Economy, Media Releases
More Than 100 People Take The Citizenship Pledge To Call Australia And Published on 23 September 2026 More than 120 people from over 30 countries officially became Australian citizens at a City of Launceston citizenship ceremony held today at the Albert Hall. Tagged as: , Announcements, Arts & Culture
Birchalls redevelopment breaks ground with new play space for Brisbane Published on 21 September 2026 Construction on the long-awaited Birchalls redevelopment officially starts today, with Birchalls Build Co breaking ground on the first phase of this iconic Launceston retail space. Tagged as: , Media Releases
Birchalls redevelopment starts Published on 21 September 2026 Construction on the long-awaited Birchalls redevelopment officially starts today, with Birchalls Build Co breaking ground on the first phase of this iconic Launceston retail space. Tagged as: , Media Releases
City of Launceston recognised for sustainability leadership Published on 18 September 2026 The City of Launceston has won the LG Professionals Tasmania Sustainability and Resilience Award for its Towards Zero Emission Action Plan 2021–2025. The five-year program reduced Council’s corporate greenhouse gas emissions by 19 per cent through initiatives including solar installations, landfill gas capture, building and fleet electrification, FOGO expansion and improved sustainability practice Tagged as: , Media Releases
Plans progress for Lindsay Street Wharf Published on 04 September 2026 City of Launceston Council has unanimously endorsed a capped contribution of up to $5 million to support the Lindsay Street Wharf Redevelopment and Convention Centre project, helping unlock a key riverfront site for public open space, improved pedestrian links and a modern events facility. Tagged as: , Media Releases