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
Lighting of the Tree set to shine on Saturday November 29 Published on 19 November 2025 Northern Tasmania's tallest Christmas tree will be illuminated in front of an expected crowd of thousands at the City of Launceston's Lighting of the Tree event on Saturday, November 29. Tagged as: , Media Releases
Pile burns planned ahead of summer Published on 18 November 2025 The City of Launceston plans to oversee small, controlled pile burns in Trevallyn Reserve in coming weeks, weather depending. Tagged as: , Community Safety
Council secures funding for flood mitigation plan Published on 18 November 2025 The City of Launceston has been successful in securing a $540,000 grant from the Australian Government for the development of a dedicated flood mitigation strategy for the city. Tagged as: , Community Safety
First Basin Track reopens following repairs Published on 14 November 2025 The City of Launceston has reopened the Duck Reach Walking Track to the public following a bushfire earlier this year. Tagged as: , Improvement Works
Council hosts retail crime prevention workshop Published on 13 November 2025 Launceston business owners are invited to a free crime prevention information session ahead of the busy Christmas trading period, hosted by the City of Launceston in partnership with Tasmanian Police and supported by Launceston Central. Tagged as: , Community Safety
Immunisation Clinic - temporary closure Published on 12 November 2025 Please be advised that the City of Launceston is unable to hold its routine monthly childhood immunisation clinics on Tuesday December 9 at the Ravenswood Child and Family Centre and Muylatina Child and Family Learning Centre. Tagged as: , Community Safety
Johnston Road reconstruction to get underway Published on 12 November 2025 The City of Launceston is undertaking a $1.3m reconstruction of Johnston Road, between Station Road and St Leonards Road. Tagged as: , Improvement Works
Musicians sought for Music in the Park 2026 Published on 05 November 2025 Planning is underway for the City of Launceston's Music in the Park 2026 summer concert series – the free, family-friendly celebration of live music that has become a beloved fixture in the Launnie community’s calendar. Tagged as: , Events & Activities
Your chance to play new sustainability board game Published on 04 November 2025 The City of Launceston is rolling the dice on a new place-based climate education tool, and you're invited to play! Tagged as: , Events & Activities
First Basin Track reopens following repairs Published on 14 November 2025 The City of Launceston has reopened the Duck Reach Walking Track to the public following a bushfire earlier this year. Tagged as: , Improvement Works
Johnston Road reconstruction to get underway Published on 12 November 2025 The City of Launceston is undertaking a $1.3m reconstruction of Johnston Road, between Station Road and St Leonards Road. Tagged as: , Improvement Works
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
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
Playspace investments in pipeline Published on 25 September 2025 The City of Launceston is progressing exciting redevelopments of two of the city's most popular playspaces, enhancing recreational opportunities for Northern Tasmanian families and visitors alike Tagged as: , Health & Lifestyle, Improvement Works
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