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
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
Burns to be undertaken at Meadow Ridge Reserve Published on 04 November 2025 These burns are now complete. Tagged as: , Community Safety
You're invited to the Albert Hall Published on 25 October 2025 A Community Day will be held at the Albert Hall on Sunday, November 9 and everyone's invited! Tagged as: , Events & Activities
Albert Hall redevelopment officially opened Published on 25 October 2025 The iconic Albert Hall has reopened following completion of the extensive Eastern Wing Redevelopment and Great Hall refurbishment, marking a new era for one of Tasmania’s most cherished heritage venues. Tagged as: , Announcements
Winning Northern Gateway artwork endorsed Published on 24 October 2025 The City of Launceston has endorsed Sky Vessels by Katie Stackhouse as the winning artwork concept for the city’s landmark Northern Gateway project — a major public art commission that will create a visually compelling arrival point at Launceston's entrance. Tagged as: , Arts & Culture
Neighbourhood Plan to unlock thousands of new homes Published on 24 October 2025 The City of Launceston has this week endorsed the St Leonards and Waverley Neighbourhood Plan and Infrastructure Funding Framework, marking a major milestone in the city’s coordinated housing-growth agenda. Tagged as: , Announcements
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
First Basin and Lilydale pools set to open Published on 22 December 2022 The Cataract Gorge's popular First Basin Swimming Pool has opened to the public, with the Lilydale Swimming Pool set to open next week. Tagged as: , Community Safety, Events & Activities, Public Notices