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
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
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