Thoroughfare to transform Launceston CBD in street culture celebration Published on 12 February 2026 Launceston’s CBD will be transformed into a vibrant celebration of street culture on Saturday 28 March when Thoroughfare takes over the city’s laneways and streets from 11.30am to 9pm. Tagged as: , Media Releases
Registrations open for 2026 Hard Waste Collection Published on 06 February 2026 Registrations are now open for the City of Launceston’s annual Hard Waste Collection Program, offering residents a convenient and affordable way to dispose of bulky household items. Tagged as: , Media Releases
New Seaport mural adds to city's growing public art catalogue Published on 05 February 2026 A major new public artwork is transforming the concrete flood levee wall at the Launceston Seaport. Tagged as: , Arts & Culture
Significant reward offered for return of precious trophy Published on 28 January 2026 A reward of AU$15,000 is on offer for the return of a trophy stolen from the Tasmanian Wool Centre in Ross in December 2025. Tagged as: , Media Releases
Design competition launched for new Brisbane St Mall playground Published on 27 January 2026 The City of Launceston and Birchalls Build Co partner S. Group have today launched a design competition inviting community members - especially children and young people - to help shape the new playground planned for the Brisbane Street Mall. Tagged as: , Media Releases
City of Launceston & ASU reach in-principle Enterprise Agreement Published on 23 January 2026 The City of Launceston and the Australian Services Union have reached an agreement-in-principle on a ground-breaking new Enterprise Agreement that - if endorsed - will be the first in Australian history to introduce a four-day working week with five-day wages. Tagged as: , Announcements
Community to celebrate Royal Park skate park reopening Published on 23 January 2026 The City of Launceston will officially reopen the newly upgraded skate park at Royal Park with a community celebration to showcase the improved facilities. Tagged as: , Media Releases
Music in the Park series extended to end March 2026 Published on 14 January 2026 The City of Launceston’s popular Music in the Park season has been extended through to the end of March 2026, with City Park coming alive to the sounds of local musicians on Sunday afternoons. Tagged as: , Media Releases
Proposed Kings Wharf remediation to unlock Convention Centre Precinct Published on 22 December 2025 A bold proposal by JMC Group, backed by a significant commitment from the City of Launceston, would deliver major remediation of a degraded section of the kanamaluka/Tamar Estuary riverbank and unlock a new, world-class Convention Centre Precinct - a project described as a genuine game-changer for Launceston and Northern Tasmania. Tagged as: , Announcements
Sage Bassano awarded 2025 Ariarne Titmus Scholarship Published on 18 December 2025 A rising Launceston swimming star with an impressive record of state and national success has been named the 2025 recipient of the City of Launceston’s Ariarne Titmus Swimming Scholarship. Tagged as: , Media Releases
Thoroughfare to transform Launceston CBD in street culture celebration Published on 12 February 2026 Launceston’s CBD will be transformed into a vibrant celebration of street culture on Saturday 28 March when Thoroughfare takes over the city’s laneways and streets from 11.30am to 9pm. Tagged as: , Media Releases
Registrations open for 2026 Hard Waste Collection Published on 06 February 2026 Registrations are now open for the City of Launceston’s annual Hard Waste Collection Program, offering residents a convenient and affordable way to dispose of bulky household items. Tagged as: , Media Releases
Significant reward offered for return of precious trophy Published on 28 January 2026 A reward of AU$15,000 is on offer for the return of a trophy stolen from the Tasmanian Wool Centre in Ross in December 2025. Tagged as: , Media Releases
Design competition launched for new Brisbane St Mall playground Published on 27 January 2026 The City of Launceston and Birchalls Build Co partner S. Group have today launched a design competition inviting community members - especially children and young people - to help shape the new playground planned for the Brisbane Street Mall. Tagged as: , Media Releases
Community to celebrate Royal Park skate park reopening Published on 23 January 2026 The City of Launceston will officially reopen the newly upgraded skate park at Royal Park with a community celebration to showcase the improved facilities. Tagged as: , Media Releases
Music in the Park series extended to end March 2026 Published on 14 January 2026 The City of Launceston’s popular Music in the Park season has been extended through to the end of March 2026, with City Park coming alive to the sounds of local musicians on Sunday afternoons. Tagged as: , Media Releases
Sage Bassano awarded 2025 Ariarne Titmus Scholarship Published on 18 December 2025 A rising Launceston swimming star with an impressive record of state and national success has been named the 2025 recipient of the City of Launceston’s Ariarne Titmus Swimming Scholarship. Tagged as: , Media Releases
Reimagining the Gorge upgrades delivered through strong partnerships Published on 18 December 2025 One of Launceston’s most iconic natural attractions has received a significant upgrade, with the completion of the Reimagining the Gorge Upgrades project - a $1.68 million investment jointly funded by the Australian Government and the City of Launceston. Tagged as: , Media Releases
Carols in the Park brings festive cheer to City Park Published on 18 December 2025 The City of Launceston’s Christmas celebrations will culminate with the much-loved Carols in the Park returning to City Park on Sunday 21 December from 5pm. Tagged as: , Media Releases