Hawks partnership strengthened Published on 19 February 2026 The City of Launceston has strengthened its enduring relationship with the Hawthorn Football Club by coming on as its newest Premier Partner ahead of the 2026 AFL season - reinforcing a 25-year relationship that continues to deliver substantial economic and cultural benefits to Northern Tasmania. Tagged as: , Media Releases
Work continues on Enterprise Agreement proposal Published on 18 February 2026 The City of Launceston has refined its proposed Enterprise Agreement following extensive feedback from ratepayers, stakeholders and the broader community. Tagged as: , Media Releases
Thoroughfare to transform Launceston CBD in street culture celebration Published on 12 February 2026 Launceston’s CBD will be transformed into a vibrant celebration of street culture on Saturday 28 March when Thoroughfare takes over the city’s laneways and streets from 11.30am to 9pm. Tagged as: , Media Releases
Registrations open for 2026 Hard Waste Collection Published on 06 February 2026 Registrations are now open for the City of Launceston’s annual Hard Waste Collection Program, offering residents a convenient and affordable way to dispose of bulky household items. Tagged as: , Media Releases
New Seaport mural adds to city's growing public art catalogue Published on 05 February 2026 A major new public artwork is transforming the concrete flood levee wall at the Launceston Seaport. Tagged as: , Arts & Culture
Significant reward offered for return of precious trophy Published on 28 January 2026 A reward of AU$15,000 is on offer for the return of a trophy stolen from the Tasmanian Wool Centre in Ross in December 2025. Tagged as: , Media Releases
Design competition launched for new Brisbane St Mall playground Published on 27 January 2026 The City of Launceston and Birchalls Build Co partner S. Group have today launched a design competition inviting community members - especially children and young people - to help shape the new playground planned for the Brisbane Street Mall. Tagged as: , Media Releases
City of Launceston & ASU reach in-principle Enterprise Agreement Published on 23 January 2026 The City of Launceston and the Australian Services Union have reached an agreement-in-principle on a ground-breaking new Enterprise Agreement that - if endorsed - will be the first in Australian history to introduce a four-day working week with five-day wages. Tagged as: , Announcements
Community to celebrate Royal Park skate park reopening Published on 23 January 2026 The City of Launceston will officially reopen the newly upgraded skate park at Royal Park with a community celebration to showcase the improved facilities. Tagged as: , Media Releases
Music in the Park series extended to end March 2026 Published on 14 January 2026 The City of Launceston’s popular Music in the Park season has been extended through to the end of March 2026, with City Park coming alive to the sounds of local musicians on Sunday afternoons. Tagged as: , Media Releases
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