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
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
Sister cities to strengthen ties Published on 18 September 2025 Delegates from the City of Launceston will travel to the Japanese city of Ikeda next month, marking 60 years of friendship and shared opportunities between the two sister cities. Tagged as: , Honours & Celebration
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
Road Safety Centre scores design excellence award Published on 22 May 2025 The City of Launceston's newly redeveloped Road Safety Centre has been honoured with the 2025 Parks & Leisure Australia (Victorian and Tasmanian) Award of Excellence in the Playspace (>$500K) category. Tagged as: , Honours & Celebration
Launceston scores national Tidy Town honour Published on 04 May 2025 Launceston has been named the national winner of the 2025 Keep Australia Beautiful Tidy Towns Awards. Tagged as: , Honours & Celebration
Groundbreaking social impact report released Published on 19 February 2025 The City of Launceston has implemented six ABCDE Learning sites in suburbs across our municipality over the past seven years. Tagged as: , Honours & Celebration
Ikeda delegation to visit Launceston Published on 07 February 2025 The City of Launceston will next week welcome a delegation of visitors from its Japanese sister city Ikeda. Tagged as: , Honours & Celebration
2025 Community Recognition Awards presented Published on 22 January 2025 The recipients of the City of Launceston's 2025 Community Recognition Awards were announced at a special ceremony at Town Hall this afternoon. Tagged as: , Honours & Celebration
Launceston scores Keep Australia Beautiful award Published on 17 December 2024 Keep Australia Beautiful Tasmania has announced the City of Launceston as the overall winner of the KABTas 2024 Sustainable Communities Tidy Towns Awards. Tagged as: , Honours & Celebration