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Weather Information and Updates

Published on 05 August 2020

Further information for the recent snow fall across Launceston.

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Birth of the Blockie Route part of Launceston's cultural story

Published on 29 July 2020

After a delay due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the City of Launceston will this week begin community consultation on its draft Cultural Strategy for Launceston.

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Council's heritage photo competition snaps back into life

Published on 20 July 2020

The City of Launceston's Heritage Snap! awards have officially relaunched for 2020.

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Council rejects grant funding claims

Published on 17 July 2020

City of Launceston chief executive Michael Stretton has rejected claims that the Council was not eligible for a $10 million Federal Government grant, which was announced last month.

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City Park train license renewed

Published on 09 July 2020

The City of Launceston has voted to renew the license for the City Park train, which is now marking its 60th year.

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Launceston takes out mobile phone recycling award

Published on 09 July 2020

Launceston residents have recycled more than 300 old mobile phones at the Town Hall's recycling hub over the past 12 months, weighing a total of more than 35kg.

Tagged as: , Environment, Media Releases, Public Notices

Launceston planning approvals on the rise

Published on 07 July 2020

The City of Launceston approved planning applications worth more than $215m across the municipality in the 2019-20 financial year.

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Celebration of Mowbray Learning Site

Published on 07 July 2020

The City of Launceston has celebrated the conclusion of the Mowbray ABCDE Learning Site program with members of the Mowbray community, and officially announce that Youngtown will be the next suburb to host the program.

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FIFA Women's World Cup a 'huge opportunity' for Launceston

Published on 26 June 2020

Launceston Mayor Albert van Zetten says news that UTAS Stadium could host up to three 2023 FIFA Women's World Cup matches was incredibly exciting for the city.

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Council adopts single use plastics policy

Published on 25 June 2020

The City of Launceston has unanimously adopted a new policy for phasing out single use plastics at events, markets and other activities on Council-managed land, as well as at facilities like UTAS Stadium by the year 2022.

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