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
World Street Eats marks Harmony Week Published on 13 March 2026 The City of Launceston is proudly supporting Harmony Week 2026, inviting the community to embrace Launnie's rich diversity and come together for a delicious celebration of cultures at this Sunday's World Street Eats market. Tagged as: , Arts & Culture
Road line marking works scheduled Published on 12 March 2026 The City of Launceston is preparing to carry out essential road line marking works across key streets later this month to enhance road safety and visibility for all road users. Tagged as: , Media Releases
Transformation planned for St Leonards Village Green Published on 11 March 2026 The City of Launceston has advertised a call for tenders from construction companies for the design and redevelopment of the St Leonards Village Green. Tagged as: , Improvement Works
Punchbowl Reserve play space works underway Published on 10 March 2026 The City of Launceston is overseeing the redevelopment of the Punchbowl Reserve play space, with work on the $500,000 project now underway. Tagged as: , Improvement Works
Tradespeople offered chance to build heritage skills Published on 02 March 2026 Launceston tradespeople and apprentices have a unique opportunity to build specialist skills incaring for Tasmania's historic buildings, thanks to a scholarship program from the City ofLaunceston Tagged as: , Improvement Works
Input sought on adoption of Seaport name Published on 02 March 2026 The City of Launceston is inviting the Northern Tasmanian community to have its say on a proposal to officially name the popular riverside area known informally as Seaport. Tagged as: , Public Notices
Input sought on adoption of Seaport name Published on 02 March 2026 The City of Launceston is inviting the Northern Tasmanian community to have its say on a proposal to officially name the popular riverside area known informally as Seaport. Tagged as: , Public Notices
Service interruption: Town Hall Customer Service Centre Published on 09 December 2024 Please be advised that the City of Launceston's Town Hall Customer Service Centre will close at 12 noon this Wednesday December 11, and will reopen as normal at 8.30am on Thursday, December 12. Tagged as: , Public Notices
Road safety project gets underway in South Launceston Published on 14 August 2024 The City of Launceston has this week started work on a new road safety improvement project in Mulgrave Street, South Launceston. Tagged as: , Improvement Works, Public Notices
Environmental contamination detected in Rocherlea industrial area Published on 01 February 2024 The Environment Protection Authority (EPA) and the Department of Health are working together to investigate potential public health risks from environmental contamination near a recycling facility in Rocherlea. Tagged as: , Community Safety, Media Releases, Public Notices, Emergency Management
Council to advertise transfer of UTAS Stadium Published on 17 November 2023 The City of Launceston will tomorrow advertise its intention to transfer the ownership of UTAS Stadium to the new State Government management entity, Stadiums Tasmania. Tagged as: , Media Releases, Public Notices
Contractor appointed for Cataract Walk works Published on 15 September 2023 The City of Launceston has appointed a contractor to remove a failed retaining wall which is posing ongoing safety risks to the popular Cataract Walk trail. Tagged as: , Community Safety, Media Releases, Public Notices
Tender to be advertised for pontoon renewal Published on 01 September 2023 The City of Launceston will this weekend advertise a tender to undertake repair and refurbishment works on two North Esk River pontoons. Tagged as: , Media Releases, Public Notices
Council asks for patience on Cataract Walk closure Published on 14 July 2023 Launceston's popular Cataract Walk recreational trail may be closed to the public for several months, following the failure of a privately-owned retaining wall at a property on South Esk Road last week. Tagged as: , Community Safety, Media Releases, Public Notices
Cataract Walk closed following retaining wall failure Published on 10 July 2023 The City of Launceston has closed the Cataract Walk to the public following the failure of a privately-owned retaining wall at a property on South Esk Road last week. Tagged as: , Community Safety, Media Releases, Public Notices