New Street Art Festival to launch in 2026 Published on 03 September 2025 The City of Launceston has opened Expressions of Interest for Australian-based artists to help transform the Launceston CBD during the city’s inaugural Street Art Festival, to be held in March 2026. Tagged as: , Arts & Culture
Royal Park Skate Park set for major upgrade Published on 29 August 2025 A bigger and better skate park is on its way to Royal Park, with construction works officially commencing next week. Tagged as: , Announcements
Newly elected Councillors welcomed Published on 20 August 2025 The City of Launceston has welcomed the election of two new Councillors following recounts conducted by the Tasmanian Electoral Commission to fill recent vacancies. Tagged as: , Announcements
Community planting day at Torrens Street Park Published on 20 August 2025 Students from Launceston's Northern suburbs rolled up their sleeves as part of a community planting day at Torrens Street Park in Mayfield today. Tagged as: , Media Releases
Celebrating Hawthorn’s contribution to our community Published on 18 August 2025 Hawthorn Football Club has been part of Launceston’s story for more than two decades, and their commitment to the Northern Tasmanian community continues to grow. Tagged as: , Events & Activities
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
Falling user base and rising costs spell end of Tiger Bus Published on 07 August 2025 The City of Launceston has made the difficult decision to discontinue the city's Tiger Bus service, which will cease at the end of October. Tagged as: , Announcements
First Basin Track repair works underway Published on 07 August 2025 The City of Launceston has begun repair works on a section of the First Basin Track damaged by a bushfire in the Cataract Gorge Reserve earlier this year. Tagged as: , Media Releases
Developer announced to transform former Birchalls site Published on 11 July 2025 The City of Launceston is pleased to announce that local S. Group and Tas City Building Consortium has been selected as the preferred partner developer for the landmark former Birchalls building in Brisbane Street Mall. Tagged as: , Announcements
Draft climate action plan out for community feedback Published on 10 July 2025 The City of Launceston is calling on residents and local businesses to have their say on the Draft Community Climate Action Plan, a roadmap to achieve a sustainable, low-carbon future for the city. Tagged as: , Media Releases
Council endorses Carr Villa Masterplan Published on 20 June 2025 The City of Launceston has formally endorsed the Carr Villa Memorial Park Masterplan, setting a clear and sustainable vision for the future of one of Tasmania’s most significant cemetery and crematorium sites. Tagged as: , Improvement Works
Bold Vision, Bright Future: Strategic Plan endorsed Published on 19 June 2025 Launceston’s roadmap to a thriving, inclusive and innovative future is now locked in with Councillors today endorsing the City of Launceston's Strategic Plan 2025–2035 — a bold and transformational vision that will shape Tasmania’s Northern capital in the decade ahead. Tagged as: , Improvement Works
Technology digs into Launceston history Published on 15 May 2025 The City of Launceston is embracing cutting-edge technology to help unlock the secrets of one of the city’s oldest remaining buildings — the historic Braemar Cottage at Heritage Forest. Tagged as: , Improvement Works
Alexandra Suspension Bridge restoration complete Published on 12 May 2025 The City of Launceston is thrilled to announce the reopening of the historic Alexandra Suspension Bridge in the Cataract Gorge Reserve, following the completion of a major refurbishment that has restored this beloved landmark to its full glory. Tagged as: , Improvement Works
Beloved 'Bike Centre' back better than ever Published on 11 April 2025 The City of Launceston is excited to announce that online bookings for the new and improved Road Safety Centre will open on Monday ahead of the Easter break. Tagged as: , Improvement Works
Input sought on Carr Villa Master Plan Published on 28 March 2025 The City of Launceston will seek community feedback on its draft masterplan for the municipality's largest public cemetery, Carr Villa Memorial Park, after consultation was endorsed by Councillors at this week's meeting. Tagged as: , Improvement Works
Exciting future vision for St Leonards and Waverley Published on 27 March 2025 The City of Launceston wants to hear from residents, landowners, stakeholders, developers, and service providers to help shape the future of St Leonards and Waverley. Tagged as: , Improvement Works, Media Releases
Works set for John Hart Conservatory Published on 21 March 2025 The John Hart Conservatory in City Park is set to undergo a major restoration to preserve its beauty and structural integrity for future generations. Tagged as: , Improvement Works
Council releases draft Strategic Plan Published on 19 March 2025 The City of Launceston is setting an ambitious course for the next decade with the release of its draft 2035 Strategic Plan — a dynamic blueprint designed to shape the city's growth, innovation, and liveability over the coming years. Tagged as: , Improvement Works, Media Releases