City of Launceston scores Excellence Award Published on 24 November 2025 The City of Launceston has been presented with an Excellence Award for its use of the video game Minecraft as a community engagement tool.The Council was recognised at last week's Local Government Association of Tasmania 2025 Awards for Excellence in the Showcasing Innovation category. Tagged as: , Honours & Celebration
Lighting of the Tree set to shine on Saturday November 29 Published on 19 November 2025 Northern Tasmania's tallest Christmas tree will be illuminated in front of an expected crowd of thousands at the City of Launceston's Lighting of the Tree event on Saturday, November 29. Tagged as: , Media Releases
Pile burns planned ahead of summer Published on 18 November 2025 The City of Launceston plans to oversee small, controlled pile burns in Trevallyn Reserve in coming weeks, weather depending. Tagged as: , Community Safety
Council secures funding for flood mitigation plan Published on 18 November 2025 The City of Launceston has been successful in securing a $540,000 grant from the Australian Government for the development of a dedicated flood mitigation strategy for the city. Tagged as: , Community Safety
First Basin Track reopens following repairs Published on 14 November 2025 The City of Launceston has reopened the Duck Reach Walking Track to the public following a bushfire earlier this year. Tagged as: , Improvement Works
Council hosts retail crime prevention workshop Published on 13 November 2025 Launceston business owners are invited to a free crime prevention information session ahead of the busy Christmas trading period, hosted by the City of Launceston in partnership with Tasmanian Police and supported by Launceston Central. Tagged as: , Community Safety
Immunisation Clinic - temporary closure Published on 12 November 2025 Please be advised that the City of Launceston is unable to hold its routine monthly childhood immunisation clinics on Tuesday December 9 at the Ravenswood Child and Family Centre and Muylatina Child and Family Learning Centre. Tagged as: , Community Safety
Johnston Road reconstruction to get underway Published on 12 November 2025 The City of Launceston is undertaking a $1.3m reconstruction of Johnston Road, between Station Road and St Leonards Road. Tagged as: , Improvement Works
Musicians sought for Music in the Park 2026 Published on 05 November 2025 Planning is underway for the City of Launceston's Music in the Park 2026 summer concert series – the free, family-friendly celebration of live music that has become a beloved fixture in the Launnie community’s calendar. Tagged as: , Events & Activities
Your chance to play new sustainability board game Published on 04 November 2025 The City of Launceston is rolling the dice on a new place-based climate education tool, and you're invited to play! Tagged as: , Events & Activities
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