Input sought on Carr Villa Master Plan Published on 28 March 2025 The City of Launceston will seek community feedback on its draft masterplan for the municipality's largest public cemetery, Carr Villa Memorial Park, after consultation was endorsed by Councillors at this week's meeting. Tagged as: , Improvement Works
Exciting future vision for St Leonards and Waverley Published on 27 March 2025 The City of Launceston wants to hear from residents, landowners, stakeholders, developers, and service providers to help shape the future of St Leonards and Waverley. Tagged as: , Improvement Works, Media Releases
Works set for John Hart Conservatory Published on 21 March 2025 The John Hart Conservatory in City Park is set to undergo a major restoration to preserve its beauty and structural integrity for future generations. Tagged as: , Improvement Works
Microchip registry changes - Advice for dog owners Published on 21 March 2025 The Office of Local Government has advised that microchip registry company HomeSafeID may soon close its website. Tagged as: , Media Releases
Council releases draft Strategic Plan Published on 19 March 2025 The City of Launceston is setting an ambitious course for the next decade with the release of its draft 2035 Strategic Plan — a dynamic blueprint designed to shape the city's growth, innovation, and liveability over the coming years. Tagged as: , Improvement Works, Media Releases
2025 Fuel Reduction Burn Program to get underway Published on 18 March 2025 The City of Launceston expects to begin its annual fuel reduction burn program for 2025 in early April, weather depending. Tagged as: , Community Safety
First Basin Track damage being assessed Published on 14 March 2025 The City of Launceston is overseeing engineering safety assessments to the First Basin Track within the Cataract Gorge, following a bushfire in the reserve last week. Tagged as: , Community Safety
Albert Hall upgrades to complement Eastern Wing works Published on 06 March 2025 The City of Launceston has today voted to invest in renovation works within the Albert Hall proper, while a major redevelopment of the building's Eastern Wing nears completion. Tagged as: , Arts & Culture, Improvement Works, Media Releases
Council unveils bold new housing plan Published on 06 March 2025 City of Launceston Councillors have today endorsed the Draft Launceston Housing Plan 2025-2040, a long-term strategy aimed at ensuring secure, affordable, and well-located housing for all residents. Tagged as: , Media Releases
Groundbreaking social impact report released Published on 19 February 2025 The City of Launceston has implemented six ABCDE Learning sites in suburbs across our municipality over the past seven years. Tagged as: , Honours & Celebration
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
Carols event to light up City Park Published on 28 November 2024 The City of Launceston and partner community groups are planning to host a Carols in the Park event in Launceston's City Park on Sunday, December 22 from 5pm. Tagged as: , Events & Activities, Honours & Celebration
Lilydale Swimming Pool ready for summer season Published on 28 November 2024 The City of Launceston will open the Lilydale Swimming Pool for the summer season this Saturday, November 30. Tagged as: , Events & Activities, Health & Lifestyle
Lighting of the Christmas Tree expected to draw thousands Published on 26 November 2024 Hundreds of Christmas decorations are being installed across Launceston's CBD as the City of Launceston prepares for the annual Lighting of the Christmas Tree in the Brisbane St Mall this Friday, November 29. Tagged as: , Events & Activities
Carr Villa Memorial Park Open Day explores end of life choices Published on 22 October 2024 Staff at the City of Launceston's Carr Villa Memorial Park will seek to demystify death as part of the facility's first ever Open Day this weekend. Tagged as: , Events & Activities
Lighting of the Tree 2024 Published on 17 October 2024 Launceston families are invited to attend the Lighting of the Christmas Tree in the CBD on Friday, November 29 from 6pm to 9pm. Tagged as: , Events & Activities
Let's Fly Together event set for take-off Published on 17 October 2024 Launceston residents of all ages are invited to a kite flying day event at Newnham this Sunday to celebrate Children's Week and Seniors Week. Tagged as: , Events & Activities
Olympians to be welcomed home in Launnie Published on 16 September 2024 Inspiring Aussie Olympic and Paralympic athletes will be welcomed home at a free public event at Launceston's Riverbend Park this Saturday, September 21, between 11am and 12pm. Tagged as: , Events & Activities, Honours & Celebration
Myrtle Park campground bookings open for summer 2024/25 Published on 01 August 2024 The City of Launceston is now taking bookings for the Myrtle Park Camping Ground for the summer season ahead, with the popular park set to open to campers from Saturday, August 31, through until Friday, May 30, 2025. Tagged as: , Events & Activities, Media Releases