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
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
Albert Hall renewal wins International Architecture Award Published on 13 August 2026 The renovation of Launceston’s Albert Hall has won an international architecture award from the Chicago Athenaeum: Museum of Architecture and Design and The European Centre for Architecture Art Design and Urban Studies. Tagged as: , Announcements, Arts & Culture, Honours & Celebration, Media Releases
CBD Bus Interchange progresses with design tender Published on 28 July 2026 The City of Launceston is progressing plans for a future city centre transport interchange, with a tender currently open for the development of concept designs.The tender closes on 25 August and will seek two concepts for a modern on-street interchange which would make public and active transport easier, safer, and more enjoyable to use. Tagged as: , Community Safety, Improvement Works
$11 million Margaret St reconstruction nears start Published on 15 July 2026 The City of Launceston is preparing to start work on an $11 million reconstruction of Margaret St with planning completed for the first stage of the significant streetscape renewal project. Tagged as: , Media Releases
Private Underground Electrical Connections Published on 23 June 2026 The City of Launceston is committed to maintaining the safety of the community and protecting public assets. Applications for Private Underground Electrical Connections (PUEC) within council road reservations will only be approved where the impact on community assets is considered reasonable and safe. Tagged as: , Community Safety
AFL’s Hawthorn eviction to cost Northern Tas $80 million Published on 19 May 2026 City of Launceston Mayor Matthew Garwood has condemned the AFL’s decision to end Hawthorn home games in Launceston from 2028, warning the move risked stripping Northern Tasmania of proven economic activity without any guaranteed replacement and without a credible transition plan. Tagged as: , Arts & Culture, Events & Activities, Media Releases
Playspace investments in pipeline Published on 25 September 2025 The City of Launceston is progressing exciting redevelopments of two of the city's most popular playspaces, enhancing recreational opportunities for Northern Tasmanian families and visitors alike Tagged as: , Health & Lifestyle, Improvement Works
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
Cataract walk reopens to the public Published on 23 February 2024 The City of Launceston this morning reopened the popular Cataract Walk and Trevallyn Steps recreational trails to the public. Tagged as: , Community Safety, Events & Activities, Health & Lifestyle, Media Releases
Cataract Gorge open for bumper summer Published on 05 January 2024 Thousands of people are expected to visit Launceston's most popular natural attraction, the Cataract Gorge, this summer. Tagged as: , Community Safety, Events & Activities, Health & Lifestyle, Media Releases
First Basin Swimming Pool opens ahead of summer Published on 03 November 2023 The Cataract Gorge's popular First Basin Swimming Pool has opened to the public today, with the Lilydale Swimming Pool set to open on Friday, December 1. Tagged as: , Health & Lifestyle
New recreation infrastructure for Lilydale Published on 29 September 2023 Lilydale will be a recreation hotspot this summer, with the City of Launceston this month completing a number of sport and recreation infrastructure upgrades. Tagged as: , Health & Lifestyle, Media Releases
Funding for Northern suburbs recreation hub welcomed Published on 02 June 2023 Launceston Acting Mayor Matthew Garwood has welcomed a $27.5m State Government contribution towards the Northern Suburbs Recreation Hub project, announced as part of the recent State Budget. Tagged as: , Health & Lifestyle
Share the Dignity machine installed at Launceston Library Published on 12 August 2022 The City of Launceston has invested $10,000 for the installation of a new Dignity Vending Machine in the CBD as part of a partnership with charity Share the Dignity and the Launceston Library. Tagged as: , Health & Lifestyle
Feedback sought on open spaces, trails and recreation Published on 03 June 2022 The City of Launceston is seeking public feedback to make Launceston a more social, inclusive and fair city as part of its ongoing Tomorrow Together community engagement program. Tagged as: , Health & Lifestyle