Ikeda delegation to visit Launceston Published on 07 February 2025 The City of Launceston will next week welcome a delegation of visitors from its Japanese sister city Ikeda. Tagged as: , Honours & Celebration
Riverbend Park flood gate closure exercise Published on 31 January 2025 The City of Launceston will close the Taroona St entrance to Riverbend Park at 6am until midmorning this Monday, February 3, as part of a flood preparedness exercise. Tagged as: , Community Safety
Alexandra Suspension Bridge works get underway Published on 24 January 2025 A major refurbishment of the iconic Alexandra Suspension Bridge in Launceston's Cataract Gorge will begin next week. Tagged as: , Improvement Works
2025 Community Recognition Awards presented Published on 22 January 2025 The recipients of the City of Launceston's 2025 Community Recognition Awards were announced at a special ceremony at Town Hall this afternoon. Tagged as: , Honours & Celebration
Inveresk intersection works to begin next week Published on 17 January 2025 Work will begin next week on a major redevelopment of the Lindsay and Tamar St intersection in Inveresk. Tagged as: , Community Safety, Improvement Works, Media Releases
$12.7m Federal investment secured for Princess Theatre project Published on 16 January 2025 City of Launceston Mayor Matthew Garwood has welcomed a $12.7m investment from the Federal Government earmarked for a major redevelopment of the Princess Theatre and Earl Arts Centre Complex. Tagged as: , Arts & Culture
Road works set for Trevallyn and Gorge Road Published on 24 December 2024 The City of Launceston will undertake resealing works on Trevallyn Road and Gorge Road between Kings Bridge and Bain Terrace next month. Tagged as: , Community Safety
Changes on way for Inveresk roundabout Published on 24 December 2024 A major Launceston intersection is set for an overhaul designed to maximise its efficiency and significantly improve safety for pedestrians, motorists and other road users. Tagged as: , Community Safety
Launceston scores Keep Australia Beautiful award Published on 17 December 2024 Keep Australia Beautiful Tasmania has announced the City of Launceston as the overall winner of the KABTas 2024 Sustainable Communities Tidy Towns Awards. Tagged as: , Honours & Celebration
Christmas parking initiative announced Published on 13 December 2024 The City of Launceston will waive parking fees across more than 700 car parking spaces in three of its multistorey car parks over the next two weekends leading up to Christmas. Tagged as: , Media Releases
Abbie King named Ariarne Titmus Swimming Scholarship recipient Published on 17 November 2023 Launceston's Abbie King has been named as the inaugural recipient of the City of Launceston's Ariarne Titmus Swimming Scholarship. Tagged as: , Announcements
Council meeting live streaming: technical fault Published on 16 November 2023 Due to technical difficulties, a live audio stream of today's Council meeting (Thursday, November 16) is not possible. Tagged as: , Announcements
Michael Stretton to leave the City of Launceston next year Published on 01 November 2023 The City of Launceston's Chief Executive Officer Michael Stretton has announced his resignation. Tagged as: , Announcements
Tassie tiger sculptures set for installation in Civic Square Published on 01 September 2023 Ten bronze Tassie tiger sculptures formerly located in Launceston's Brisbane St Mall will be installed in their new home in Civic Square in coming days. Tagged as: , Announcements, Arts & Culture
Danny Gibson to step down as Mayor Published on 15 May 2023 Launceston Mayor Danny Gibson will resign from the position effective from tomorrow. Tagged as: , Announcements
Mayor invites Collingwood supporters to Launceston Published on 31 January 2023 Launceston's UTAS Stadium will host a pre-season match between Collingwood and Hawthorn on Thursday, March 2. Tagged as: , Announcements, Events & Activities
City of Launceston election finalised Published on 02 November 2022 Seven new Councillors have been elected to the City of Launceston in the local government elections, with five incumbent Councillors retaining their seats. Tagged as: , Announcements, Honours & Celebration, Media Releases, Public Notices
UPDATED: Repairs on flood damaged infrastructure underway Published on 19 October 2022 Crews from the City of Launceston are continuing to work across the municipality to inspect and re-open road infrastructure and bridges to the community in the wake of last week's flood event. Tagged as: , Announcements, Community Safety, Media Releases, Public Notices
Local provisions schedule in effect Published on 29 July 2022 The City of Launceston has received Directions from the Tasmanian Planning Commission in accordance with Section 35K(1)(a) of the Land Use Planning and Approvals Act 1993, relating to the Council's Draft Local Provisions Schedule. Tagged as: , Announcements, Public Notices