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
Cataract Gorge open for bumper summer Published on 05 January 2024 Thousands of people are expected to visit Launceston's most popular natural attraction, the Cataract Gorge, this summer. Tagged as: , Community Safety, Events & Activities, Health & Lifestyle, Media Releases
First Basin Swimming Pool opens ahead of summer Published on 03 November 2023 The Cataract Gorge's popular First Basin Swimming Pool has opened to the public today, with the Lilydale Swimming Pool set to open on Friday, December 1. Tagged as: , Health & Lifestyle
New recreation infrastructure for Lilydale Published on 29 September 2023 Lilydale will be a recreation hotspot this summer, with the City of Launceston this month completing a number of sport and recreation infrastructure upgrades. Tagged as: , Health & Lifestyle, Media Releases
Funding for Northern suburbs recreation hub welcomed Published on 02 June 2023 Launceston Acting Mayor Matthew Garwood has welcomed a $27.5m State Government contribution towards the Northern Suburbs Recreation Hub project, announced as part of the recent State Budget. Tagged as: , Health & Lifestyle
Share the Dignity machine installed at Launceston Library Published on 12 August 2022 The City of Launceston has invested $10,000 for the installation of a new Dignity Vending Machine in the CBD as part of a partnership with charity Share the Dignity and the Launceston Library. Tagged as: , Health & Lifestyle
Feedback sought on open spaces, trails and recreation Published on 03 June 2022 The City of Launceston is seeking public feedback to make Launceston a more social, inclusive and fair city as part of its ongoing Tomorrow Together community engagement program. Tagged as: , Health & Lifestyle
Council and Chamber seed new greening partnership Published on 09 May 2022 The City of Launceston and Launceston Chamber of Commerce are hopeful the seeds of success have been planted in a new 'Greening of Launceston' Memorandum of Understanding. Tagged as: , Business & Economy, Environment, Health & Lifestyle, Improvement Works, Media Releases
Mayor calls for funding support for Recreation Hub Published on 06 May 2022 City of Launceston Mayor Albert van Zetten has called for government support to help address a funding shortfall for the proposed Northern Suburbs Recreation Hub at Mowbray. Tagged as: , Announcements, Events & Activities, Health & Lifestyle, Media Releases
Council moves to support those sleeping rough Published on 29 April 2022 The City of Launceston will next week begin the roll out of fully serviced portable toilets, portable shower units, bins and waste management services at designated locations across the city, to provide dignity to those sleeping rough. Tagged as: , Announcements, Community Safety, Health & Lifestyle, Media Releases
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
Reusable nappy, period and incontinence product rebate available Published on 22 March 2024 The City of Launceston is offering a new cloth nappy and reusable sanitary product rebate on a trial basis, in line with the Council's sustainability and waste reduction initiatives and in response to the needs of our community. Tagged as: , Environment