UTAS Stadium changes ownership Published on 15 November 2024 The City of Launceston has this week formally voted to transfer the ownership of UTAS Stadium to Stadiums Tasmania. Tagged as: , Improvement Works
Northern Gateway project to welcome Launceston visitors Published on 15 November 2024 The City of Launceston and Department of State Growth are working together to deliver a new public art work on the Midland Highway's entrance to Launceston, dubbed the Northern Gateway project. Tagged as: , Improvement Works
Recognising National Survivors' Day Published on 12 November 2024 The City of Launceston held a special event at Town Hall today to mark National Survivors' Day with Mayor Matthew Garwood and CEO Sam Johnson signing the Council's Statement of Commitment to the Safety of Children and Young People. Tagged as: , Community Safety
New mobile food vendor policy adopted Published on 01 November 2024 The City of Launceston has approved a new Mobile Food Vendor Policy, aimed at making it cheaper and simpler for food vans to operate on Council-managed land in the municipality. Tagged as: , Business & Economy, Media Releases
Council endorses development of flood mitigation strategy Published on 31 October 2024 The City of Launceston has endorsed scoping works for a new Flood Mitigation Strategy, and will fund its development through its 2025/26 Annual Budget. Tagged as: , Community Safety, Media Releases
Council backs community projects in funding round Published on 31 October 2024 The City of Launceston has allocated $36,627 in funding to eleven community groups in its first round of Community Grant funding for the 2024/25 financial year. Tagged as: , Honours & Celebration, Media Releases
Local legends sought for recognition awards Published on 31 October 2024 The City of Launceston is seeking community heroes for its 2025 Community Recognition Awards. Tagged as: , Honours & Celebration
First Basin Swimming Pool set for summer 2024/25 Published on 31 October 2024 Tassie's most picturesque pool will officially open on Saturday for the November long weekend and summer ahead. Tagged as: , Community Safety
London calling for Mayor Published on 31 October 2024 City of Launceston Mayor Matthew Garwood will attend the upcoming City Nation Place Awards in London next week as part of a self-funded trip. Tagged as: , Honours & Celebration
Private Underground Electrical Connections Published on 30 October 2024 The City of Launceston is committed to the safety of its community and will not approve applications for the installation of Private Underground Electrical Connections (PUEC) in its road reservations. Tagged as: , Community Safety
DA to be lodged for Princess Theatre project this year Published on 14 May 2024 The City of Launceston expects to lodge a Development Application for a major redevelopment of the Princess Theatre and Earl Arts Centre Complex before the end of 2024. Tagged as: , Arts & Culture, Media Releases
Mural artists sought for new CBD street art project Published on 01 March 2024 The City of Launceston is seeking Expressions of Interest from Tasmanian artists to design and install a mural on the Criterion Place public toilet facilities in the CBD. Tagged as: , Arts & Culture
Planning for Princess Theatre works underway Published on 18 January 2024 Following a publicly advertised tender process, the City of Launceston is undertaking planning for future upgrades to the functionality and accessibility of one of Launceston's most important cultural facilities, the Princess Theatre and Earl Arts Centre complex. Tagged as: , Arts & Culture, Media Releases
Kids invited to decorate Launceston Published on 08 November 2023 Launceston children are being invited to sprinkle Christmas magic across the city through the power of art. Tagged as: , Arts & Culture
Heritage Snap! returns for 2023 Published on 29 September 2023 The City of Launceston's Heritage Snap! youth photography competition has officially launched for 2023, with three $500 prizes up for grabs. Tagged as: , Arts & Culture, Honours & Celebration, Media Releases
Tassie tiger sculptures set for installation in Civic Square Published on 01 September 2023 Ten bronze Tassie tiger sculptures formerly located in Launceston's Brisbane St Mall will be installed in their new home in Civic Square in coming days. Tagged as: , Announcements, Arts & Culture
Australian Musical Theatre Festival program launch Published on 24 February 2023 Launceston Mayor Danny Gibson has congratulated the organisers of the Australian Musical Theatre Festival on the launch of the event's 2023 program. Tagged as: , Arts & Culture, Events & Activities
Mona Foma a runaway success: Mayor Published on 20 February 2023 This weekend's Mona Foma has been labelled a runaway success by Launceston Mayor Danny Gibson. Tagged as: , Arts & Culture, Events & Activities
ARTBOX touches down in Launceston Published on 31 August 2022 An innovative, eye-catching mobile art gallery known as ARTBOX is set to take centre stage in Launceston's Civic Square, heralding the arrival of the Flow art exhibition at Sawtooth ARI, which launched earlier this week. Tagged as: , Arts & Culture