Term sheet signed for landmark Birchalls redevelopment Published on 14 October 2025 The City of Launceston has formally signed a term sheet with local consortium Birchalls Build Co, comprising S. Group and Tas City Building — paving the way for the long-awaited redevelopment of the iconic Birchalls building in the Brisbane Street Mall. Tagged as: , Business & Economy
Parks and reserves reopen following storm event Published on 11 October 2025 The City of Launceston has reopened parks and reserves across the municipality following this week's storm event. Tagged as: , Announcements, Community Safety
Parks and reserves closed due to damaging winds Published on 10 October 2025 All City of Launceston-managed parks and reserves will be closed today, Friday, 10 October 2025, to ensure public safety. Tagged as: , Announcements, Community Safety
West Tamar Trail upgrade on the right track Published on 07 October 2025 The City of Launceston will begin work on an upgrade of a 1.2km stretch of the West Tamar Trail later this month. Tagged as: , Improvement Works
Upcoming flood exercise to close Charles St bridge Published on 07 October 2025 The Charles Street bridge will be closed to traffic and pedestrians between 6pm and 10pm on Wednesday, October 15, as part of an important flood preparedness exercise. Tagged as: , Media Releases
Planning approvals hit record highs in Launceston Published on 07 October 2025 The City of Launceston has approved $469 million worth of development in the 2024/25 financial year, a significant $97 million increase on the previous year, underscoring growing investor confidence and aligning with the Council's new 10-Year Strategic Plan. Tagged as: , Business & Economy
Council endorses next steps for NTCA redevelopment Published on 03 October 2025 The City of Launceston has endorsed the next stage of works for the Northern Tasmania Cricket Association Sports Complex redevelopment. Tagged as: , Improvement Works
Council reaffirms Birchalls redevelopment decision Published on 02 October 2025 The City of Launceston has today reaffirmed its decision to partner with the Birchalls Consortium regarding the redevelopment of the Birchalls site. Tagged as: , Announcements
Overdue customer service requests slashed Published on 01 October 2025 The City of Launceston’s City Amenities team has delivered an impressive turnaround in customer service performance this year, with overdue requests more than halved and completion times cut dramatically. Tagged as: , Honours & Celebration
Outdoor pools being readied for bumper summer Published on 01 October 2025 The City of Launceston is gearing up for a huge summer of swimming, with a range of maintenance works and upgrades planned at three Council swimming facilities in coming weeks. Tagged as: , Announcements
Term sheet signed for landmark Birchalls redevelopment Published on 14 October 2025 The City of Launceston has formally signed a term sheet with local consortium Birchalls Build Co, comprising S. Group and Tas City Building — paving the way for the long-awaited redevelopment of the iconic Birchalls building in the Brisbane Street Mall. Tagged as: , Business & Economy
Parks and reserves reopen following storm event Published on 11 October 2025 The City of Launceston has reopened parks and reserves across the municipality following this week's storm event. Tagged as: , Announcements, Community Safety
Parks and reserves closed due to damaging winds Published on 10 October 2025 All City of Launceston-managed parks and reserves will be closed today, Friday, 10 October 2025, to ensure public safety. Tagged as: , Announcements, Community Safety
West Tamar Trail upgrade on the right track Published on 07 October 2025 The City of Launceston will begin work on an upgrade of a 1.2km stretch of the West Tamar Trail later this month. Tagged as: , Improvement Works
Upcoming flood exercise to close Charles St bridge Published on 07 October 2025 The Charles Street bridge will be closed to traffic and pedestrians between 6pm and 10pm on Wednesday, October 15, as part of an important flood preparedness exercise. Tagged as: , Media Releases
Planning approvals hit record highs in Launceston Published on 07 October 2025 The City of Launceston has approved $469 million worth of development in the 2024/25 financial year, a significant $97 million increase on the previous year, underscoring growing investor confidence and aligning with the Council's new 10-Year Strategic Plan. Tagged as: , Business & Economy
Council endorses next steps for NTCA redevelopment Published on 03 October 2025 The City of Launceston has endorsed the next stage of works for the Northern Tasmania Cricket Association Sports Complex redevelopment. Tagged as: , Improvement Works
Council reaffirms Birchalls redevelopment decision Published on 02 October 2025 The City of Launceston has today reaffirmed its decision to partner with the Birchalls Consortium regarding the redevelopment of the Birchalls site. Tagged as: , Announcements
Overdue customer service requests slashed Published on 01 October 2025 The City of Launceston’s City Amenities team has delivered an impressive turnaround in customer service performance this year, with overdue requests more than halved and completion times cut dramatically. Tagged as: , Honours & Celebration