Heritage Sketch competition draws record entries Published on 17 October 2025 The City of Launceston's Heritage Sketch youth art competition has drawn a record field of more than 330 entries across seven categories. Tagged as: , Arts & Culture
Term sheet signed for landmark Birchalls redevelopment Published on 14 October 2025 The City of Launceston has formally signed a term sheet with local consortium Birchalls Build Co, comprising S. Group and Tas City Building — paving the way for the long-awaited redevelopment of the iconic Birchalls building in the Brisbane Street Mall. Tagged as: , Business & Economy
Parks and reserves reopen following storm event Published on 11 October 2025 The City of Launceston has reopened parks and reserves across the municipality following this week's storm event. Tagged as: , Announcements, Community Safety
Parks and reserves closed due to damaging winds Published on 10 October 2025 All City of Launceston-managed parks and reserves will be closed today, Friday, 10 October 2025, to ensure public safety. Tagged as: , Announcements, Community Safety
West Tamar Trail upgrade on the right track Published on 07 October 2025 The City of Launceston will begin work on an upgrade of a 1.2km stretch of the West Tamar Trail later this month. Tagged as: , Improvement Works
Upcoming flood exercise to close Charles St bridge Published on 07 October 2025 The Charles Street bridge will be closed to traffic and pedestrians between 6pm and 10pm on Wednesday, October 15, as part of an important flood preparedness exercise. Tagged as: , Media Releases
Planning approvals hit record highs in Launceston Published on 07 October 2025 The City of Launceston has approved $469 million worth of development in the 2024/25 financial year, a significant $97 million increase on the previous year, underscoring growing investor confidence and aligning with the Council's new 10-Year Strategic Plan. Tagged as: , Business & Economy
Council endorses next steps for NTCA redevelopment Published on 03 October 2025 The City of Launceston has endorsed the next stage of works for the Northern Tasmania Cricket Association Sports Complex redevelopment. Tagged as: , Improvement Works
Council reaffirms Birchalls redevelopment decision Published on 02 October 2025 The City of Launceston has today reaffirmed its decision to partner with the Birchalls Consortium regarding the redevelopment of the Birchalls site. Tagged as: , Announcements
Overdue customer service requests slashed Published on 01 October 2025 The City of Launceston’s City Amenities team has delivered an impressive turnaround in customer service performance this year, with overdue requests more than halved and completion times cut dramatically. Tagged as: , Honours & Celebration
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
Lecture series to explore climate change in Northern Tasmania Published on 09 February 2024 Northern Tasmanians with an interest in climate change, sustainability and the environment are invited to the Engage for Change Community Talk Series. Tagged as: , Environment
Feedback sought on open space strategy Published on 28 November 2023 The City of Launceston is seeking public input to help develop a new Recreation and Open Space Strategy for the municipality. Tagged as: , Environment
Floating habitats support willow management program Published on 18 October 2023 The City of Launceston has this week installed artificial floating bird habitats in Queechy Lake along with removing willow saplings as part of its annual willow management program. Tagged as: , Environment
Life returning to Kings Meadows Rivulet Published on 05 June 2023 Kings Meadows rivulet is one of Launceston's most well-known urban waterways. Tagged as: , Environment
Russells Plains fuel reduction burn Published on 20 March 2023 If forecast weather conditions remain favourable, the City of Launceston will today undertake a fuel reduction burn at Russell Plains. Tagged as: , Community Safety, Environment
2023 Fuel reduction burn program to get underway Published on 17 March 2023 The City of Launceston expects to begin its annual fuel reduction burn program next week, weather depending. Tagged as: , Community Safety, Environment
Registrations open for 2023 Hard Waste Collection program Published on 01 February 2023 Registrations for the City of Launceston's annual Hard Waste Collection program are open online until Tuesday, February 28. Tagged as: , Environment
FOGO awaits new national standards for compostable packaging Published on 18 January 2023 The City of Launceston will temporarily suspend the collection and processing of compostable packaging from local events at its organic processing facility while it awaits new national standards for compostable packaging to be implemented. Tagged as: , Environment