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
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
Fuel reduction burn at Distillery Creek Published on 07 April 2022 If forecast weather conditions remain favourable, the City of Launceston will tomorrow undertake a fuel reduction burn at Distillery Creek. Tagged as: , Community Safety, Media Releases, Emergency Management
Fuel reduction burn at Youngtown Regional Park Published on 05 April 2022 If forecast weather conditions remain favourable, the City of Launceston will tomorrow undertake a fuel reduction burn at Youngtown Regional Park. Tagged as: , Community Safety, Environment, Media Releases, Emergency Management
Autumn fuel reduction burn program to get underway Published on 04 April 2022 The City of Launceston expects to begin its 2022 bushland fuel reduction burn program from Monday, April 4. Tagged as: , Community Safety, Environment, Media Releases, Emergency Management
Facebook changes to news sharing Published on 18 February 2021 The City of Launceston's Facebook page, City of Launceston Official, has been impacted by recent changes Facebook has implemented to the sharing of news in Australia. Tagged as: , Community Safety, Events & Activities, Media Releases, Public Notices, Emergency Management
Pedestrian access improvement for Riverbend Park Published on 08 December 2020 The City of Launceston is installing a new flood gate barrier system aimed at improving vehicle and pedestrian access to Riverbend Park. Tagged as: , Announcements, Community Safety, Environment, Health & Lifestyle, Improvement Works, Media Releases, Public Notices, Emergency Management
Temporary closures for QVMAG and aquatic centre facilities Published on 17 March 2020 The City of Launceston will temporarily close the Launceston Leisure and Aquatic Centre and Queen Victoria Museum and Art Gallery in response to the COVID-19 pandemic. Tagged as: , Announcements, Arts & Culture, Community Safety, Health & Lifestyle, Media Releases, Public Notices, Emergency Management
City of Launceston declares 'climate emergency' Published on 09 August 2019 The City of Launceston has become the third Tasmanian local government authority to declare a climate emergency after a notice of motion won unanimous support at today's ordinary meeting. Tagged as: , Announcements, Media Releases, Public Notices, Emergency Management
Resilient City Symposium Published on 20 June 2019 The City of Launceston is holding a Resilient City Symposium on Saturday, June 29 at the Queen Victoria Museum at Inveresk... Tagged as: , Announcements, Community Safety, Environment, Events & Activities, Health & Lifestyle, Media Releases, Public Notices, Emergency Management