City of Launceston Official

01/11/2026

Nominations are now open for the 2027 Community Recognition Awards!

These awards celebrate the outstanding individuals and organisations who make a meaningful difference in the Launceston community through volunteering, community service, sport, and events.

Do you know someone who goes above and beyond? Or has your organisation delivered an exceptional community event this year? Nominate them today and help recognise their contribution.

Award categories:
• Citizen Award
• Sports Award
• Community Event of the Year Award
• Young Citizen Award

For more information and to submit your nomination, visit https://www.launceston.tas.gov.au/Community/Awards-Recognition/Community-Recognition-Awards

Let's celebrate the people and organisations who help make our community stronger, more connected, and a great place to live.

29/10/2026

Princess Theatre Redevelopment reaches major milestone.

Preliminary site works and demolition for the project is now complete, marking a major step forward in the redevelopment project.

During these early works, several interesting historical items and features were uncovered on site, including terrazzo flooring in the foyer, bottles, old newspaper clippings and voting slips for a pageant event. These discoveries offer a fascinating glimpse into the precinct’s rich past and will help inform the project as it moves into its next stage.

The redevelopment will carefully restore the heritage-listed Princess Theatre. Wherever possible, heritage features will be preserved and restored. This includes restoration of the Art Deco façade and foyer elements such as the decorative ceiling, dark timber joinery, decorative balustrades and terrazzo flooring. In addition, the Theatre’s vertical neon sign will be replaced with a sign detailed to match the circa 1939 original.

The project will also deliver a new, purpose-built Earl Street Theatre, creating an accessible, welcoming and modern performing arts precinct for audiences, performers and production teams for generations to come.

For more information and view we**am footage here: https://www.launceston.tas.gov.au/Business-and-Development/Major-Projects/Princess-Theatre-and-Earl-Street-Theatre-Project

28/10/2026

Our next Council Meeting will be held from 1pm on 29 October.

This will be the final Council Meeting for the current Council.

You can attend in person at Town Hall, 18-28 St John Street, or watch the meeting live online.

👉 Watch online: https://bit.ly/4yLooc6

Find agendas, minutes, meeting dates and information about participating at: https://bit.ly/4zgf0hK

27/10/2026

Voting has now closed for Tasmania’s 2026 local government elections.

Candidates and campaigners are reminded that election signage must be removed by 3 November 2026 (within seven days of polling day).

Results will be published progressively from Wednesday 28 October at tec.tas.gov.au/results.

Polling closed at 2pm Tuesday 27 October 2026. Returned ballot envelopes are being verified and prepared for counting. It is anticipated results updates will be available here from mid-morning Wednesday. In the meantime, visit FAQs to learn what happens next during counting.

27/10/2026

This Children's Week, StoryWalk® transforms the pages of Sky Country into a fun, interactive trail, with pages displayed at different locations throughout Civic Square for children to read as they walk. From 10am Wednesday 28th October, once you've completed the short walk, pop into the Launceston Library to collect a special goodie bag and certificate of completion!

This is a City of Launceston initiative delivered in collaboration with Launceston Library and with the involvement of Aunty Patsy Cameron’s family and her corporation Melaythenner Teeackana Warrana Aboriginal Corporation, illustrator Lisa Kennedy, Magabala books and Storybox Hub.

For more information, visit www.launceston.com.au/storywalk-sky-country

26/10/2026

UPDATE: 27/10/26

***The Duck Reach Walking Track, between Sentinel Lookout and Duck Reach Suspension Bridge is now open.***

Temporary closure: Duck Reach Walking Track, between the Sentinel Lookout and Duck Reach Suspension Bridge is temporarily closed after reports of rockfall.

As a safety precaution, the track will be closed until further notice while further investigations are undertaken.

We apologise for the inconvenience and appreciate the community's patience while we work to resolve the issue.

25/10/2026

We're excited to launch Sky Country as our first StoryWalk® experience in Civic Square this Children's Week!

On Wednesday 28 October from 10am, families are invited to join us at the Launceston Library Storytime and discover the story of Sky Country, featuring the work of the late Aunty Patsy Cameron. Families can explore the StoryWalk®, enjoy children's activities and take part in a special storytelling experience.

Find out more at www.launceston.com.au/storywalk-sky-country or discover regular Storytime sessions at Launceston Library.

23/10/2026

🌟 Connect. Create. Challenge yourself.

Join our new Youth Leadership Group and meet new people, try new activities, build skills and share your ideas.

🙌 Team challenges
🎨 Creative workshops
💡 Have your say
✨ Help shape what happens next

If you know a young person between 12–16, its free to join

📍 The V, Kings Meadows
📅 Wednesdays, 3.30–5pm
🎉 Starts 28 October

👉 Learn more and register at https://bit.ly/4z93vsm

23/10/2026

🔥 Campfire Ban at Myrtle Park and Lilydale Falls

From 2.00am on Monday 26 October 2026, campfires will be prohibited at Myrtle Park and Lilydale Falls.

The City of Launceston is implementing the ban in line with the statewide campfire ban introduced across Parks and Wildlife Service-managed conservation areas.

Visitors are reminded that campfires, pot fires and other solid fuel stoves are not permitted during this period. Gas stoves and gas barbecues are permitted.

Please plan accordingly and help protect our parks, natural areas and local communities.

Learn more about safe campfire use: www.parks.tas.gov.au/campfires
Know before you go and keep up to date with current alerts: www.parks.tas.gov.au/alerts

22/10/2026

A major milestone for our Kanamaluka/Tamar Estuary

The completion of the Tamar Estuary River Health Action Plan (TERHAP) infrastructure marks a significant milestone in improving the long-term health of our Kanamaluka/Tamar Estuary.

Backed by a $129.2 million City Deal investment, the project delivers critical infrastructure including a 10 megalitre covered storage facility at Ti Tree Bend, upgrades to the Margaret Street Pump Station, and a three-kilometre pipeline beneath the estuary. Together, these works provide much needed upgrades to Launceston's stormwater systems and it ensures the kanamaluka/Tamar Estuary can remain part of Launceston's identity for years to come.

TERHAP brought together the Australian Government, Tasmanian Government, TasWater and the City of Launceston to address one of the city's longstanding environmental challenges.

The City of Launceston has been a committed partner from the beginning, contributing $11 million through the Launceston City Deal, supporting the vision for a cleaner Tamar estuary and working with project partners to help deliver lasting environmental, community and economic benefits.

For more information, visit: https://bit.ly/4yx3GfK