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
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
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
Dining deck feedback sought Published on 14 February 2025 The City of Launceston is encouraging residents and business owners to have their say in the final months of consultation over the Council's George St dining deck trial. Tagged as: , Business & Economy
New mobile food vendor policy adopted Published on 01 November 2024 The City of Launceston has approved a new Mobile Food Vendor Policy, aimed at making it cheaper and simpler for food vans to operate on Council-managed land in the municipality. Tagged as: , Business & Economy, Media Releases
Council takes out economic development awards Published on 17 October 2024 The City of Launceston has been recognised at the 2024 National Economic Development Awards for Excellence in Melbourne tonight. Tagged as: , Business & Economy, Honours & Celebration
Forum explores development opportunities Published on 18 September 2024 The City of Launceston hosted a developer forum yesterday, providing investors with insights into the strategic planning work the Council is currently undertaking on behalf of the municipality's residents. Tagged as: , Business & Economy
Building a thriving business in Launceston Published on 12 September 2024 Three of the State's best business brains will visit Launceston next week to present a workshop to Launceston small business stakeholders titled 'Building a Thriving Business'. Tagged as: , Business & Economy
Contract for Birchalls redevelopment terminated Published on 24 May 2024 The City of Launceston has terminated a contract of sale for the Birchalls building, but remains committed to an appropriate redevelopment of the Brisbane St Mall property. Tagged as: , Business & Economy
2023 State of the City report released Published on 27 September 2023 The number of registered businesses in the Launceston municipality grew 7.2 per cent from 5607 to 6008 in the last financial year, according to the City of Launceston's State of the City report. Tagged as: , Business & Economy, Media Releases
Cheers all round after Boag's decision Published on 26 January 2023 Launceston Mayor Danny Gibson has expressed his delight with the news that brewery giant Lion has reversed its decision to close the Boag's visitor centre and brewery tours. Tagged as: , Business & Economy, Media Releases