Reusable nappy, period and incontinence product rebate available Published on 22 March 2024 The City of Launceston is offering a new cloth nappy and reusable sanitary product rebate on a trial basis, in line with the Council's sustainability and waste reduction initiatives and in response to the needs of our community. Tagged as: , Environment
Lecture series to explore climate change in Northern Tasmania Published on 09 February 2024 Northern Tasmanians with an interest in climate change, sustainability and the environment are invited to the Engage for Change Community Talk Series. Tagged as: , Environment
Feedback sought on open space strategy Published on 28 November 2023 The City of Launceston is seeking public input to help develop a new Recreation and Open Space Strategy for the municipality. Tagged as: , Environment
Floating habitats support willow management program Published on 18 October 2023 The City of Launceston has this week installed artificial floating bird habitats in Queechy Lake along with removing willow saplings as part of its annual willow management program. Tagged as: , Environment
Life returning to Kings Meadows Rivulet Published on 05 June 2023 Kings Meadows rivulet is one of Launceston's most well-known urban waterways. Tagged as: , Environment
Russells Plains fuel reduction burn Published on 20 March 2023 If forecast weather conditions remain favourable, the City of Launceston will today undertake a fuel reduction burn at Russell Plains. Tagged as: , Community Safety, Environment
2023 Fuel reduction burn program to get underway Published on 17 March 2023 The City of Launceston expects to begin its annual fuel reduction burn program next week, weather depending. Tagged as: , Community Safety, Environment
Registrations open for 2023 Hard Waste Collection program Published on 01 February 2023 Registrations for the City of Launceston's annual Hard Waste Collection program are open online until Tuesday, February 28. Tagged as: , Environment
FOGO awaits new national standards for compostable packaging Published on 18 January 2023 The City of Launceston will temporarily suspend the collection and processing of compostable packaging from local events at its organic processing facility while it awaits new national standards for compostable packaging to be implemented. Tagged as: , Environment
Launceston households make gains in waste diversion Published on 29 August 2022 The City of Launceston oversaw the weekly or fortnightly collection of approximately 72,000 waste, recycling and FOGO wheelie bins in the Launceston municipality in the 2021/22 financial year, equivalent to the collection of 2.1 million wheelie bins. Tagged as: , Environment
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
Reimagining the Gorge upgrades delivered through strong Federal/local 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
Waverley students celebrate what makes their suburb shine Published on 17 December 2025 Students at Waverley Primary School have created a short film celebrating their suburb, as part of the City of Launceston's Launnie Connecting Community program.Waverley Shines was created over two days in November, with students mentored to capture the stories, connections and hopes of their community on camera. Tagged as: , Media Releases
City of Launceston strengthens international ties through Ikeda visit Published on 12 December 2025 The City of Launceston has reaffirmed its six-decade Sister City relationship with Ikeda, Japan, following a highly successful delegation visit held from 28 October to 2 November 2025. Tagged as: , Media Releases
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