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
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
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
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
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