Design work underway for Royal Park Skate Park upgrade Published on 09 July 2024 The City of Launceston is facilitating two workshops today to help finalise concept designs for the longawaited update to the Royal Park Skate Park. Tagged as: , Improvement Works, Media Releases
Glass and ceramics clean-up at Carr Villa Memorial Park Published on 09 July 2024 Families with loved ones interred at Carr Villa Memorial Park's Lawn Plaque and Limited Monumental cemeteries are being asked to remove glass, ceramic or other breakable items from plots in coming weeks. Tagged as: , Community Safety
Town Clock moves with the times Published on 08 July 2024 Launceston's iconic Town Clock will display accurate time moving forward, following an upgrade project that will see the original mechanism entering 'semi-retirement'. Tagged as: , Improvement Works, Media Releases
City of Launceston scores national award Published on 05 July 2024 The City of Launceston has been recognised at last night’s National Awards for Local Government in Canberra. Tagged as: , Honours & Celebration
A city building its future - investment on the rise Published on 05 July 2024 The City of Launceston has approved $372m worth of development in the 2023/24 financial year, up $57m on the year prior. Tagged as: , Improvement Works
Council raises Kings Meadows Connector safety concerns Published on 04 July 2024 City of Launceston Acting Mayor Hugh McKenzie says the Council has once again raised safety concerns regarding the Kings Meadows Connector Interchange with the Department of State Growth, following a two-vehicle crash this week. Tagged as: , Community Safety
Council rejects blame for sleeping pod project delays Published on 01 July 2024 The City of Launceston is disappointed to again have to correct an inaccurate narrative being put forward by Strike it Out. Tagged as: , Community Safety
Council to consider 2024/25 Annual Budget Published on 21 June 2024 Following a public consultation period, Councillors will next week consider the endorsement of the City of Launceston's proposed 2024/25 Annual Budget. Tagged as: , Media Releases
Contract for Birchalls redevelopment terminated Published on 24 May 2024 The City of Launceston has terminated a contract of sale for the Birchalls building, but remains committed to an appropriate redevelopment of the Brisbane St Mall property. Tagged as: , Business & Economy
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
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