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
Silverdome to screen JackJumpers clash Published on 27 March 2024 Tomorrow night's historic clash between the Tasmania JackJumpers and Melbourne United will be screened live for free at the Jackie's Northern home, Launceston's Silverdome from 7.30pm — and everyone is invited. Tagged as: , Events & Activities
Cataract walk reopens to the public Published on 23 February 2024 The City of Launceston this morning reopened the popular Cataract Walk and Trevallyn Steps recreational trails to the public. Tagged as: , Community Safety, Events & Activities, Health & Lifestyle, Media Releases
Cataract Gorge open for bumper summer Published on 05 January 2024 Thousands of people are expected to visit Launceston's most popular natural attraction, the Cataract Gorge, this summer. Tagged as: , Community Safety, Events & Activities, Health & Lifestyle, Media Releases
Beginner skating lessons on offer at Skate of Mind events Published on 05 December 2023 The City of Launceston is hosting two free skateboarding events this week as part of a new youth initiative dubbed 'Skate of Mind'. Tagged as: , Events & Activities
Lighting of the tree set to dazzle eventgoers Published on 23 November 2023 The countdown is on to one of the Launceston community's most beloved traditions — the lighting of the iconic Christmas tree in the Brisbane St Mall. Tagged as: , Events & Activities
CBD readies for bumper Christmas Published on 13 November 2023 It's beginning to look a lot like Christmas in the City of Launceston, with Santa's elves* hard at work this week installing hundreds of festive decorations, as well as Launceston's famous 11m-tall Christmas tree, across the CBD. Tagged as: , Events & Activities
Celebrating Children's Week 2023 Published on 18 October 2023 Bubbles will fill Launceston's Civic Square next week for Children's Week 2023. Tagged as: , Events & Activities
Launceston summer events season pays dividends Published on 09 March 2023 Northern Tasmania has been a hive of activity in the first two months of 2023, with the TasmanianHospitality Association’s Hotel Occupancy Report for January showing 88.45 per cent of rooms inthe region were booked. Tagged as: , Events & Activities, Media Releases
Celebrating International Women's Day 2023 Published on 28 February 2023 Wednesday, March 8 marks International Women's Day. Tagged as: , Events & Activities