2024 Fuel reduction burn program to get underway Published on 28 March 2024 The City of Launceston expects to begin its annual fuel reduction burn program in early April, weather depending. Tagged as: , Community Safety
Council to develop flood strategy Published on 08 March 2024 The City of Launceston will establish a comprehensive flood mitigation strategy in response to a notice of motion that received the unanimous support of Councillors at this week's Council meeting. Tagged as: , Community Safety
Lake Trevallyn reopened to recreational water users Published on 06 March 2024 Lake Trevallyn has been reopened to recreational water users, following recent water quality testing by the Tamar Estuary and Esk Rivers (TEER) Program. Tagged as: , Community Safety
Council supports new road safety agreement Published on 05 March 2024 The City of Launceston and the Safer Australian Roads and Highways (SARAH) group have signed a Memorandum of Understanding ahead of Yellow Ribbon National Road Safety Week in May. Tagged as: , Community Safety
Cataract walk reopens to the public Published on 23 February 2024 The City of Launceston this morning reopened the popular Cataract Walk and Trevallyn Steps recreational trails to the public. Tagged as: , Community Safety, Events & Activities, Health & Lifestyle, Media Releases
Road safety projects to get underway Published on 16 February 2024 The City of Launceston has been successful in securing funding under the State Safer Rural Roads program to improve safety on four rural roads in the municipality. 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
Recreational closure: Lake Trevallyn algal bloom Published on 25 January 2024 Lake Trevallyn has been closed to recreational water users following the detection of a blue-green algal bloom this week. Tagged as: , Community Safety
Cataract Walk expected to re-open to the public before March Published on 19 January 2024 Works to re-open Launceston's popular Cataract Walk recreational trail are progressing well and the City of Launceston expects to re-open the pathway to the public before March. Tagged as: , Community Safety, Media Releases
Levee maintenance works to strengthen city's flood protection Published on 05 January 2024 The City of Launceston will next week begin remedial works to top up the Invermay flood levee between the Charles St Bridge and the Victoria Bridge. Tagged as: , Community Safety
Special service to celebrate mothers no longer with us Published on 02 May 2024 Mother's Day is a day to celebrate the mums, mother figures and mentors in our lives. Tagged as: , Honours & Celebration
Preserving Launceston's best-loved heritage Published on 09 April 2024 The City of Launceston is engaging with property owners whose properties have been identified as having special and important cultural value and meaning within our municipality. Tagged as: , Media Releases
Sam Johnson appointed as new City of Launceston CEO Published on 08 April 2024 Mr Sam Johnson OAM has today been named as the City of Launceston’s new Chief Executive Officer and is expected to take up the role in July. Tagged as: , Media Releases
Restoration works underway on Children's Jubilee Drinking Fountain Published on 28 March 2024 The City of Launceston is overseeing a significant restoration of the iconic Children's Jubilee Drinking Fountain in City Park. Tagged as: , Improvement Works
Council to consider proposed Annual Budget and Annual Plan Published on 28 March 2024 The City of Launceston will next week consider its proposed Annual Budget, Annual Plan and fees and charges for the 2024/25 financial year. Tagged as: , Media Releases
Future of historic Frederick St building set for decision Published on 28 March 2024 Following a public Expressions of Interest process, the City of Launceston will next week consider the future of a historic former kindergarten at 56 Frederick St. Tagged as: , Improvement Works, Media Releases
Council to consider request for Cataract Gorge chairlift upgrade Published on 28 March 2024 The City of Launceston will next week consider the first step required in a proposed upgrade of the Cataract Gorge Scenic Chairlift. Tagged as: , Improvement Works, Media Releases
2024 Fuel reduction burn program to get underway Published on 28 March 2024 The City of Launceston expects to begin its annual fuel reduction burn program in early April, weather depending. Tagged as: , Community Safety
Silverdome to screen JackJumpers clash Published on 27 March 2024 Tomorrow night's historic clash between the Tasmania JackJumpers and Melbourne United will be screened live for free at the Jackie's Northern home, Launceston's Silverdome from 7.30pm — and everyone is invited. Tagged as: , Events & Activities