Newly elected Councillors make declaration of office Published on 05 November 2026 City of Launceston Council will welcome three new faces around the Council table for this term with Councillors Kyle Barrett, Melissa Anderson and Rose Diamond joining incumbents Mayor Matthew Garwood, Deputy Mayor Susie Cai and Councillors Tim Walker, Andrew Palmer, Alex Britton and Joe Pentridge. Tagged as: , Announcements, Media Releases
Council farewells Deputy Mayor Hugh McKenzie and Cr Lindi McMahon Published on 29 October 2026 The final Council meeting ahead of the local government election results recognised the contributions of outgoing Councillors and their commitment to the Launceston community. Tagged as: , Media Releases
The V Community Hub now under City management Published on 26 October 2026 The City of Launceston is now managing The V Community Hub at Meadow Mews, with spaces available for community activities and bookings. Tagged as: , Announcements, Health & Lifestyle
Princess Theatre redevelopment reaches major milestone Published on 26 October 2026 Preliminary works and demolition are now complete at the Princess Theatre and Earl Street Theatre precinct, marking a major milestone as the redevelopment moves into its next phase. Tagged as: , Arts & Culture, Business & Economy, Media Releases
More Than 100 People Take The Citizenship Pledge To Call Australia And Published on 23 September 2026 More than 120 people from over 30 countries officially became Australian citizens at a City of Launceston citizenship ceremony held today at the Albert Hall. Tagged as: , Announcements, Arts & Culture
Birchalls redevelopment breaks ground with new play space for Brisbane Published on 21 September 2026 Construction on the long-awaited Birchalls redevelopment officially starts today, with Birchalls Build Co breaking ground on the first phase of this iconic Launceston retail space. Tagged as: , Media Releases
Birchalls redevelopment starts Published on 21 September 2026 Construction on the long-awaited Birchalls redevelopment officially starts today, with Birchalls Build Co breaking ground on the first phase of this iconic Launceston retail space. Tagged as: , Media Releases
City of Launceston recognised for sustainability leadership Published on 18 September 2026 The City of Launceston has won the LG Professionals Tasmania Sustainability and Resilience Award for its Towards Zero Emission Action Plan 2021–2025. The five-year program reduced Council’s corporate greenhouse gas emissions by 19 per cent through initiatives including solar installations, landfill gas capture, building and fleet electrification, FOGO expansion and improved sustainability practice Tagged as: , Media Releases
Plans progress for Lindsay Street Wharf Published on 04 September 2026 City of Launceston Council has unanimously endorsed a capped contribution of up to $5 million to support the Lindsay Street Wharf Redevelopment and Convention Centre project, helping unlock a key riverfront site for public open space, improved pedestrian links and a modern events facility. Tagged as: , Media Releases
City of Launceston passes first LGBTIQ+ Action Plan during bumper Sept Published on 04 September 2026 The City of Launceston has affirmed its commitment to strengthening inclusion, belonging and participation for LGBTIQ+ people across the municipality through the adoption of its first LGBTIQ+ Action Plan. 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