Newly elected Councillors welcomed Published on 20 August 2025 The City of Launceston has welcomed the election of two new Councillors following recounts conducted by the Tasmanian Electoral Commission to fill recent vacancies. Tagged as: , Announcements
Community planting day at Torrens Street Park Published on 20 August 2025 Students from Launceston's Northern suburbs rolled up their sleeves as part of a community planting day at Torrens Street Park in Mayfield today. Tagged as: , Media Releases
Celebrating Hawthorn’s contribution to our community Published on 18 August 2025 Hawthorn Football Club has been part of Launceston’s story for more than two decades, and their commitment to the Northern Tasmanian community continues to grow. Tagged as: , Events & Activities
Andrea Dawkins stands down after decade of service Published on 08 August 2025 Councillor Andrea Dawkins has today advised the City of Launceston of her decision to step down from the Council effective immediately after more than a decade of dedicated public service. Tagged as: , Honours & Celebration
Falling user base and rising costs spell end of Tiger Bus Published on 07 August 2025 The City of Launceston has made the difficult decision to discontinue the city's Tiger Bus service, which will cease at the end of October. Tagged as: , Announcements
First Basin Track repair works underway Published on 07 August 2025 The City of Launceston has begun repair works on a section of the First Basin Track damaged by a bushfire in the Cataract Gorge Reserve earlier this year. Tagged as: , Media Releases
Developer announced to transform former Birchalls site Published on 11 July 2025 The City of Launceston is pleased to announce that local S. Group and Tas City Building Consortium has been selected as the preferred partner developer for the landmark former Birchalls building in Brisbane Street Mall. Tagged as: , Announcements
Draft climate action plan out for community feedback Published on 10 July 2025 The City of Launceston is calling on residents and local businesses to have their say on the Draft Community Climate Action Plan, a roadmap to achieve a sustainable, low-carbon future for the city. Tagged as: , Media Releases
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
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
Albert Hall upgrades to complement Eastern Wing works Published on 06 March 2025 The City of Launceston has today voted to invest in renovation works within the Albert Hall proper, while a major redevelopment of the building's Eastern Wing nears completion. Tagged as: , Arts & Culture, 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
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