Alexandra Suspension Bridge works get underway Published on 24 January 2025 A major refurbishment of the iconic Alexandra Suspension Bridge in Launceston's Cataract Gorge will begin next week. Tagged as: , Improvement Works
2025 Community Recognition Awards presented Published on 22 January 2025 The recipients of the City of Launceston's 2025 Community Recognition Awards were announced at a special ceremony at Town Hall this afternoon. Tagged as: , Honours & Celebration
Inveresk intersection works to begin next week Published on 17 January 2025 Work will begin next week on a major redevelopment of the Lindsay and Tamar St intersection in Inveresk. Tagged as: , Community Safety, Improvement Works, Media Releases
$12.7m Federal investment secured for Princess Theatre project Published on 16 January 2025 City of Launceston Mayor Matthew Garwood has welcomed a $12.7m investment from the Federal Government earmarked for a major redevelopment of the Princess Theatre and Earl Arts Centre Complex. Tagged as: , Arts & Culture
Road works set for Trevallyn and Gorge Road Published on 24 December 2024 The City of Launceston will undertake resealing works on Trevallyn Road and Gorge Road between Kings Bridge and Bain Terrace next month. Tagged as: , Community Safety
Changes on way for Inveresk roundabout Published on 24 December 2024 A major Launceston intersection is set for an overhaul designed to maximise its efficiency and significantly improve safety for pedestrians, motorists and other road users. Tagged as: , Community Safety
Launceston scores Keep Australia Beautiful award Published on 17 December 2024 Keep Australia Beautiful Tasmania has announced the City of Launceston as the overall winner of the KABTas 2024 Sustainable Communities Tidy Towns Awards. Tagged as: , Honours & Celebration
Christmas parking initiative announced Published on 13 December 2024 The City of Launceston will waive parking fees across more than 700 car parking spaces in three of its multistorey car parks over the next two weekends leading up to Christmas. Tagged as: , Media Releases
Street Art Festival to be scoped Published on 13 December 2024 The City of Launceston will explore the development of a Launceston Street Art Festival following a Notice of Motion from Mayor Matthew Garwood. Tagged as: , Events & Activities
Future breeding of City Park macaques to be prevented Published on 12 December 2024 Future breeding of City Park's Japanese macaque troop will be prevented following a decision from the City of Launceston today. Tagged as: , 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