Proposed Kings Wharf remediation to unlock Convention Centre Precinct Published on 22 December 2025 A bold proposal by JMC Group, backed by a significant commitment from the City of Launceston, would deliver major remediation of a degraded section of the kanamaluka/Tamar Estuary riverbank and unlock a new, world-class Convention Centre Precinct - a project described as a genuine game-changer for Launceston and Northern Tasmania. Tagged as: , Announcements
Sage Bassano awarded 2025 Ariarne Titmus Scholarship Published on 18 December 2025 A rising Launceston swimming star with an impressive record of state and national success has been named the 2025 recipient of the City of Launceston’s Ariarne Titmus Swimming Scholarship. Tagged as: , Media Releases
Reimagining the Gorge upgrades delivered through strong Federal/local Published on 18 December 2025 One of Launceston’s most iconic natural attractions has received a significant upgrade, with the completion of the Reimagining the Gorge Upgrades project - a $1.68 million investment jointly funded by the Australian Government and the City of Launceston. Tagged as: , Media Releases
Carols in the Park brings festive cheer to City Park Published on 18 December 2025 The City of Launceston’s Christmas celebrations will culminate with the much-loved Carols in the Park returning to City Park on Sunday 21 December from 5pm. Tagged as: , Media Releases
Waverley students celebrate what makes their suburb shine Published on 17 December 2025 Students at Waverley Primary School have created a short film celebrating their suburb, as part of the City of Launceston's Launnie Connecting Community program.Waverley Shines was created over two days in November, with students mentored to capture the stories, connections and hopes of their community on camera. Tagged as: , Media Releases
City of Launceston strengthens international ties through Ikeda visit Published on 12 December 2025 The City of Launceston has reaffirmed its six-decade Sister City relationship with Ikeda, Japan, following a highly successful delegation visit held from 28 October to 2 November 2025. Tagged as: , Media Releases
City of Launceston scores Excellence Award Published on 24 November 2025 The City of Launceston has been presented with an Excellence Award for its use of the video game Minecraft as a community engagement tool.The Council was recognised at last week's Local Government Association of Tasmania 2025 Awards for Excellence in the Showcasing Innovation category. Tagged as: , Honours & Celebration
Lighting of the Tree set to shine on Saturday November 29 Published on 19 November 2025 Northern Tasmania's tallest Christmas tree will be illuminated in front of an expected crowd of thousands at the City of Launceston's Lighting of the Tree event on Saturday, November 29. Tagged as: , Media Releases
Pile burns planned ahead of summer Published on 18 November 2025 The City of Launceston plans to oversee small, controlled pile burns in Trevallyn Reserve in coming weeks, weather depending. Tagged as: , Community Safety
Council secures funding for flood mitigation plan Published on 18 November 2025 The City of Launceston has been successful in securing a $540,000 grant from the Australian Government for the development of a dedicated flood mitigation strategy for the city. Tagged as: , Community Safety
Proposed Kings Wharf remediation to unlock Convention Centre Precinct Published on 22 December 2025 A bold proposal by JMC Group, backed by a significant commitment from the City of Launceston, would deliver major remediation of a degraded section of the kanamaluka/Tamar Estuary riverbank and unlock a new, world-class Convention Centre Precinct - a project described as a genuine game-changer for Launceston and Northern Tasmania. Tagged as: , Announcements
Sage Bassano awarded 2025 Ariarne Titmus Scholarship Published on 18 December 2025 A rising Launceston swimming star with an impressive record of state and national success has been named the 2025 recipient of the City of Launceston’s Ariarne Titmus Swimming Scholarship. Tagged as: , Media Releases
Reimagining the Gorge upgrades delivered through strong Federal/local Published on 18 December 2025 One of Launceston’s most iconic natural attractions has received a significant upgrade, with the completion of the Reimagining the Gorge Upgrades project - a $1.68 million investment jointly funded by the Australian Government and the City of Launceston. Tagged as: , Media Releases
Carols in the Park brings festive cheer to City Park Published on 18 December 2025 The City of Launceston’s Christmas celebrations will culminate with the much-loved Carols in the Park returning to City Park on Sunday 21 December from 5pm. Tagged as: , Media Releases
Waverley students celebrate what makes their suburb shine Published on 17 December 2025 Students at Waverley Primary School have created a short film celebrating their suburb, as part of the City of Launceston's Launnie Connecting Community program.Waverley Shines was created over two days in November, with students mentored to capture the stories, connections and hopes of their community on camera. Tagged as: , Media Releases
City of Launceston strengthens international ties through Ikeda visit Published on 12 December 2025 The City of Launceston has reaffirmed its six-decade Sister City relationship with Ikeda, Japan, following a highly successful delegation visit held from 28 October to 2 November 2025. Tagged as: , Media Releases
City of Launceston scores Excellence Award Published on 24 November 2025 The City of Launceston has been presented with an Excellence Award for its use of the video game Minecraft as a community engagement tool.The Council was recognised at last week's Local Government Association of Tasmania 2025 Awards for Excellence in the Showcasing Innovation category. Tagged as: , Honours & Celebration
Lighting of the Tree set to shine on Saturday November 29 Published on 19 November 2025 Northern Tasmania's tallest Christmas tree will be illuminated in front of an expected crowd of thousands at the City of Launceston's Lighting of the Tree event on Saturday, November 29. Tagged as: , Media Releases
Pile burns planned ahead of summer Published on 18 November 2025 The City of Launceston plans to oversee small, controlled pile burns in Trevallyn Reserve in coming weeks, weather depending. Tagged as: , Community Safety