Students help reimagine iconic Kings Meadows asset Published on 27 June 2025 Students from Kings Meadows High School will participate in a community ‘thinktank’ today as part of a collaborative project facilitated by the City of Launceston and the St Vincent de Paul Society of Tasmania to rename and revitalise the former YMCA facility in Kings Meadows. Tagged as: , Announcements
Council endorses Carr Villa Masterplan Published on 20 June 2025 The City of Launceston has formally endorsed the Carr Villa Memorial Park Masterplan, setting a clear and sustainable vision for the future of one of Tasmania’s most significant cemetery and crematorium sites. Tagged as: , Improvement Works
Bold Vision, Bright Future: Strategic Plan endorsed Published on 19 June 2025 Launceston’s roadmap to a thriving, inclusive and innovative future is now locked in with Councillors today endorsing the City of Launceston's Strategic Plan 2025–2035 — a bold and transformational vision that will shape Tasmania’s Northern capital in the decade ahead. Tagged as: , Improvement Works
Council adopts budget with reduced rates increase Published on 19 June 2025 The City of Launceston's proposed 2025/26 Annual Budget and Annual Plan has been formally endorsed by Councillors at today’s Council Meeting. Tagged as: , Business & Economy
Groundbreaking LGBTQIA+ survey launches Published on 05 June 2025 The City of Launceston will officially launch a groundbreaking survey developed in conjunction with Equality Tasmania and Launceston's LGBTQIA+ community today at a local government forum focused on building inclusion at a local level. Tagged as: , Community Safety
Inveresk intersection works near completion Published on 04 June 2025 The redevelopment of the Invermay Road and Lindsay Street intersection is on track for completion this week, with newly installed traffic lights set to be switched on. Tagged as: , Community Safety
Road Safety Centre scores design excellence award Published on 22 May 2025 The City of Launceston's newly redeveloped Road Safety Centre has been honoured with the 2025 Parks & Leisure Australia (Victorian and Tasmanian) Award of Excellence in the Playspace (>$500K) category. Tagged as: , Honours & Celebration
Help shape Launceston's city gateway Published on 20 May 2025 The City of Launceston, in an exciting partnership with the Department of State Growth, is launching the Northern Gateway project — a game-changing public artwork located on the Midland Highway’s Southern Outlet, one of our city’s main entrances. Tagged as: , Arts & Culture
Technology digs into Launceston history Published on 15 May 2025 The City of Launceston is embracing cutting-edge technology to help unlock the secrets of one of the city’s oldest remaining buildings — the historic Braemar Cottage at Heritage Forest. Tagged as: , Improvement Works
Road safety event drives learning Published on 14 May 2025 More than 100 students from four Northern suburbs schools will take part in an action-packed day of interactive learning at the Launceston Road Safety Centre tomorrow as part of National Road Safety Week 2025. Tagged as: , Community Safety
Environmental contamination detected in Rocherlea industrial area Published on 01 February 2024 The Environment Protection Authority (EPA) and the Department of Health are working together to investigate potential public health risks from environmental contamination near a recycling facility in Rocherlea. Tagged as: , Community Safety, Media Releases, Public Notices, Emergency Management
Fuel reduction burn at Distillery Creek Published on 07 April 2022 If forecast weather conditions remain favourable, the City of Launceston will tomorrow undertake a fuel reduction burn at Distillery Creek. Tagged as: , Community Safety, Media Releases, Emergency Management
Fuel reduction burn at Youngtown Regional Park Published on 05 April 2022 If forecast weather conditions remain favourable, the City of Launceston will tomorrow undertake a fuel reduction burn at Youngtown Regional Park. Tagged as: , Community Safety, Environment, Media Releases, Emergency Management
Autumn fuel reduction burn program to get underway Published on 04 April 2022 The City of Launceston expects to begin its 2022 bushland fuel reduction burn program from Monday, April 4. Tagged as: , Community Safety, Environment, Media Releases, Emergency Management
Facebook changes to news sharing Published on 18 February 2021 The City of Launceston's Facebook page, City of Launceston Official, has been impacted by recent changes Facebook has implemented to the sharing of news in Australia. Tagged as: , Community Safety, Events & Activities, Media Releases, Public Notices, Emergency Management
Pedestrian access improvement for Riverbend Park Published on 08 December 2020 The City of Launceston is installing a new flood gate barrier system aimed at improving vehicle and pedestrian access to Riverbend Park. Tagged as: , Announcements, Community Safety, Environment, Health & Lifestyle, Improvement Works, Media Releases, Public Notices, Emergency Management
Temporary closures for QVMAG and aquatic centre facilities Published on 17 March 2020 The City of Launceston will temporarily close the Launceston Leisure and Aquatic Centre and Queen Victoria Museum and Art Gallery in response to the COVID-19 pandemic. Tagged as: , Announcements, Arts & Culture, Community Safety, Health & Lifestyle, Media Releases, Public Notices, Emergency Management
City of Launceston declares 'climate emergency' Published on 09 August 2019 The City of Launceston has become the third Tasmanian local government authority to declare a climate emergency after a notice of motion won unanimous support at today's ordinary meeting. Tagged as: , Announcements, Media Releases, Public Notices, Emergency Management
Resilient City Symposium Published on 20 June 2019 The City of Launceston is holding a Resilient City Symposium on Saturday, June 29 at the Queen Victoria Museum at Inveresk... Tagged as: , Announcements, Community Safety, Environment, Events & Activities, Health & Lifestyle, Media Releases, Public Notices, Emergency Management