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
Students help reimagine iconic Kings Meadows asset Published on 27 June 2025 Students from Kings Meadows High School will participate in a community ‘thinktank’ today as part of a collaborative project facilitated by the City of Launceston and the St Vincent de Paul Society of Tasmania to rename and revitalise the former YMCA facility in Kings Meadows. Tagged as: , Announcements
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
Council adopts budget with reduced rates increase Published on 19 June 2025 The City of Launceston's proposed 2025/26 Annual Budget and Annual Plan has been formally endorsed by Councillors at today’s Council Meeting. Tagged as: , Business & Economy
Groundbreaking LGBTQIA+ survey launches Published on 05 June 2025 The City of Launceston will officially launch a groundbreaking survey developed in conjunction with Equality Tasmania and Launceston's LGBTQIA+ community today at a local government forum focused on building inclusion at a local level. Tagged as: , Community Safety
Inveresk intersection works near completion Published on 04 June 2025 The redevelopment of the Invermay Road and Lindsay Street intersection is on track for completion this week, with newly installed traffic lights set to be switched on. Tagged as: , Community Safety
Road Safety Centre scores design excellence award Published on 22 May 2025 The City of Launceston's newly redeveloped Road Safety Centre has been honoured with the 2025 Parks & Leisure Australia (Victorian and Tasmanian) Award of Excellence in the Playspace (>$500K) category. Tagged as: , Honours & Celebration
Help shape Launceston's city gateway Published on 20 May 2025 The City of Launceston, in an exciting partnership with the Department of State Growth, is launching the Northern Gateway project — a game-changing public artwork located on the Midland Highway’s Southern Outlet, one of our city’s main entrances. Tagged as: , Arts & Culture
Lilydale Swimming Pool ready for summer season Published on 28 November 2024 The City of Launceston will open the Lilydale Swimming Pool for the summer season this Saturday, November 30. Tagged as: , Events & Activities, Health & Lifestyle
Cataract walk reopens to the public Published on 23 February 2024 The City of Launceston this morning reopened the popular Cataract Walk and Trevallyn Steps recreational trails to the public. Tagged as: , Community Safety, Events & Activities, Health & Lifestyle, Media Releases
Cataract Gorge open for bumper summer Published on 05 January 2024 Thousands of people are expected to visit Launceston's most popular natural attraction, the Cataract Gorge, this summer. Tagged as: , Community Safety, Events & Activities, Health & Lifestyle, Media Releases
First Basin Swimming Pool opens ahead of summer Published on 03 November 2023 The Cataract Gorge's popular First Basin Swimming Pool has opened to the public today, with the Lilydale Swimming Pool set to open on Friday, December 1. Tagged as: , Health & Lifestyle
New recreation infrastructure for Lilydale Published on 29 September 2023 Lilydale will be a recreation hotspot this summer, with the City of Launceston this month completing a number of sport and recreation infrastructure upgrades. Tagged as: , Health & Lifestyle, Media Releases
Funding for Northern suburbs recreation hub welcomed Published on 02 June 2023 Launceston Acting Mayor Matthew Garwood has welcomed a $27.5m State Government contribution towards the Northern Suburbs Recreation Hub project, announced as part of the recent State Budget. Tagged as: , Health & Lifestyle
Share the Dignity machine installed at Launceston Library Published on 12 August 2022 The City of Launceston has invested $10,000 for the installation of a new Dignity Vending Machine in the CBD as part of a partnership with charity Share the Dignity and the Launceston Library. Tagged as: , Health & Lifestyle
Feedback sought on open spaces, trails and recreation Published on 03 June 2022 The City of Launceston is seeking public feedback to make Launceston a more social, inclusive and fair city as part of its ongoing Tomorrow Together community engagement program. Tagged as: , Health & Lifestyle
Council and Chamber seed new greening partnership Published on 09 May 2022 The City of Launceston and Launceston Chamber of Commerce are hopeful the seeds of success have been planted in a new 'Greening of Launceston' Memorandum of Understanding. Tagged as: , Business & Economy, Environment, Health & Lifestyle, Improvement Works, Media Releases