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
Feedback sought on wood heater usage Published on 25 March 2026 The City of Launceston is seeking community feedback about wood heater usage in the municipality as it works towards developing a domestic wood smoke plan. Tagged as: , Environment
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