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
Join the QVMAG Museum Governance Advisory Board Published on 28 March 2026 The City of Launceston is seeking dedicated community members with relevant experience to help guide the future of the Queen Victoria Museum and Art Gallery. Tagged as: , Arts & Culture
City Park play feature set for restoration Published on 26 March 2026 Launceston's beloved train play feature, 'Hutch', is set for a new chapter as it departs City Park next month for restoration — paving the way for a refreshed and modern play space that will delight families later this year. Tagged as: , Improvement Works
Feedback sought on wood heater usage Published on 25 March 2026 The City of Launceston is seeking community feedback about wood heater usage in the municipality as it works towards developing a domestic wood smoke plan. Tagged as: , Environment
Bus stop safety trial underway Published on 20 March 2026 Launceston residents, bus passengers, and city-centre businesses are set to benefit from a trial of security guards at the St John Street bus stops, which commenced this week following a Council decision earlier this month. Tagged as: , Community Safety
Thoroughfare festival buzzing with inspiration Published on 18 March 2026 The electrical resistance of plants in Launceston's John Hart Conservatory is generating buzz ahead of the city's upcoming street art festival, Thoroughfare. Tagged as: , Arts & Culture
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
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