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
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
First Basin Swimming Pool opens ahead of summer Published on 03 November 2023 The Cataract Gorge's popular First Basin Swimming Pool has opened to the public today, with the Lilydale Swimming Pool set to open on Friday, December 1. Tagged as: , Health & Lifestyle
New recreation infrastructure for Lilydale Published on 29 September 2023 Lilydale will be a recreation hotspot this summer, with the City of Launceston this month completing a number of sport and recreation infrastructure upgrades. Tagged as: , Health & Lifestyle, Media Releases
Funding for Northern suburbs recreation hub welcomed Published on 02 June 2023 Launceston Acting Mayor Matthew Garwood has welcomed a $27.5m State Government contribution towards the Northern Suburbs Recreation Hub project, announced as part of the recent State Budget. Tagged as: , Health & Lifestyle
Share the Dignity machine installed at Launceston Library Published on 12 August 2022 The City of Launceston has invested $10,000 for the installation of a new Dignity Vending Machine in the CBD as part of a partnership with charity Share the Dignity and the Launceston Library. Tagged as: , Health & Lifestyle
Feedback sought on open spaces, trails and recreation Published on 03 June 2022 The City of Launceston is seeking public feedback to make Launceston a more social, inclusive and fair city as part of its ongoing Tomorrow Together community engagement program. Tagged as: , Health & Lifestyle
Council and Chamber seed new greening partnership Published on 09 May 2022 The City of Launceston and Launceston Chamber of Commerce are hopeful the seeds of success have been planted in a new 'Greening of Launceston' Memorandum of Understanding. Tagged as: , Business & Economy, Environment, Health & Lifestyle, Improvement Works, Media Releases
Mayor calls for funding support for Recreation Hub Published on 06 May 2022 City of Launceston Mayor Albert van Zetten has called for government support to help address a funding shortfall for the proposed Northern Suburbs Recreation Hub at Mowbray. Tagged as: , Announcements, Events & Activities, Health & Lifestyle, Media Releases