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
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