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
Danny Gibson tenders resignation Published on 16 April 2026 City of Launceston Councillor Danny Gibson has ended his term as a Councillor, effective today. Tagged as: , Announcements
Prizes up for grabs for app launch Published on 14 April 2026 Launceston residents can now access waste and recycling information via the LoopedIn Councils app, a free, user-friendly tool designed to simplify Council services for users. Tagged as: , Media Releases
Lilydale Falls oak tree to be removed following failure Published on 10 April 2026 A historic oak tree at Lilydale Falls Reserve will be removed following a significant branch failure and major splitting in the trunk. Tagged as: , Community Safety
Feedback opens on Annual Budget, plans Published on 02 April 2026 The City of Launceston is calling on residents to review and provide feedback on its proposed Four-Year Delivery Plan 2026/27 - 2029/30 and the 2026/27 Annual Plan and Annual Budget, which outlines the Council’s key objectives and financial framework for the year ahead. Tagged as: , Improvement Works
Thoroughfare labelled a resounding success Published on 31 March 2026 Launceston's brand-new free street art festival Thoroughfare was a resounding success, transforming the CBD into a vibrant celebration of creativity, music, food and community on Saturday. Tagged as: , Arts & Culture
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