Royal Park Skate Park set for major upgrade Published on 29 August 2025 A bigger and better skate park is on its way to Royal Park, with construction works officially commencing next week. Tagged as: , Announcements
Newly elected Councillors welcomed Published on 20 August 2025 The City of Launceston has welcomed the election of two new Councillors following recounts conducted by the Tasmanian Electoral Commission to fill recent vacancies. Tagged as: , Announcements
Community planting day at Torrens Street Park Published on 20 August 2025 Students from Launceston's Northern suburbs rolled up their sleeves as part of a community planting day at Torrens Street Park in Mayfield today. Tagged as: , Media Releases
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
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
Council approves investment in events Published on 08 May 2025 The City of Launceston has unanimously approved more than $74,000 in funding for major events to be held across the municipality between August and December 2025, in a move aimed at bolstering the region's tourism economy and community vibrancy. Tagged as: , Events & Activities
Easter and Anzac Day parking - What you need to know Published on 14 April 2025 The City of Launceston is making it easier for residents and visitors to enjoy the CBD and surrounds this Easter and Anzac Day with free parking available in many council-managed car parks on key public holidays. Tagged as: , Events & Activities
Riverbend Rock returns for 2025 Published on 08 April 2025 Launceston is gearing up for an electrifying afternoon of music, fun, and community spirit as the Riverbend Rock Challenge returns for 2025 this Friday April 11. Tagged as: , Events & Activities
Street Art Festival to be scoped Published on 13 December 2024 The City of Launceston will explore the development of a Launceston Street Art Festival following a Notice of Motion from Mayor Matthew Garwood. Tagged as: , Events & Activities
Carols event to light up City Park Published on 28 November 2024 The City of Launceston and partner community groups are planning to host a Carols in the Park event in Launceston's City Park on Sunday, December 22 from 5pm. Tagged as: , Events & Activities, Honours & Celebration
Lilydale Swimming Pool ready for summer season Published on 28 November 2024 The City of Launceston will open the Lilydale Swimming Pool for the summer season this Saturday, November 30. Tagged as: , Events & Activities, Health & Lifestyle
Lighting of the Christmas Tree expected to draw thousands Published on 26 November 2024 Hundreds of Christmas decorations are being installed across Launceston's CBD as the City of Launceston prepares for the annual Lighting of the Christmas Tree in the Brisbane St Mall this Friday, November 29. Tagged as: , Events & Activities
Carr Villa Memorial Park Open Day explores end of life choices Published on 22 October 2024 Staff at the City of Launceston's Carr Villa Memorial Park will seek to demystify death as part of the facility's first ever Open Day this weekend. Tagged as: , Events & Activities