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
Street Art Festival to be scoped Published on 13 December 2024 The City of Launceston will explore the development of a Launceston Street Art Festival following a Notice of Motion from Mayor Matthew Garwood. Tagged as: , Events & Activities
Future breeding of City Park macaques to be prevented Published on 12 December 2024 Future breeding of City Park's Japanese macaque troop will be prevented following a decision from the City of Launceston today. Tagged as: , 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
DA to be lodged for Princess Theatre project this year Published on 14 May 2024 The City of Launceston expects to lodge a Development Application for a major redevelopment of the Princess Theatre and Earl Arts Centre Complex before the end of 2024. Tagged as: , Arts & Culture, Media Releases
Mural artists sought for new CBD street art project Published on 01 March 2024 The City of Launceston is seeking Expressions of Interest from Tasmanian artists to design and install a mural on the Criterion Place public toilet facilities in the CBD. Tagged as: , Arts & Culture
Planning for Princess Theatre works underway Published on 18 January 2024 Following a publicly advertised tender process, the City of Launceston is undertaking planning for future upgrades to the functionality and accessibility of one of Launceston's most important cultural facilities, the Princess Theatre and Earl Arts Centre complex. Tagged as: , Arts & Culture, Media Releases
Kids invited to decorate Launceston Published on 08 November 2023 Launceston children are being invited to sprinkle Christmas magic across the city through the power of art. Tagged as: , Arts & Culture
Heritage Snap! returns for 2023 Published on 29 September 2023 The City of Launceston's Heritage Snap! youth photography competition has officially launched for 2023, with three $500 prizes up for grabs. Tagged as: , Arts & Culture, Honours & Celebration, Media Releases
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
Australian Musical Theatre Festival program launch Published on 24 February 2023 Launceston Mayor Danny Gibson has congratulated the organisers of the Australian Musical Theatre Festival on the launch of the event's 2023 program. Tagged as: , Arts & Culture, Events & Activities
Mona Foma a runaway success: Mayor Published on 20 February 2023 This weekend's Mona Foma has been labelled a runaway success by Launceston Mayor Danny Gibson. Tagged as: , Arts & Culture, Events & Activities