City of Launceston Official in City of Launceston Official | Community organisation

City of Launceston Official

Locality: City of Launceston Official

Phone: +61 3 6323 3000

Address: 18-28 St John Street 7250 Launceston, TAS, Australia

Website: http://www.launceston.tas.gov.au

Likes: 30985

Add/Update information

Reviews

Tags

• Community organisation
• Public & government service
• Government organisation
• City

25.01.2022 REGISTER NOW - IGNITE US PROGRAM: LEAD, CREATE, DO Are you aged 18+ and live or work in Invermay, Mayfield, Mowbray, Newnham, Ravenswood, Rocherlea or Waverley? Register now for the City of Launceston's innovative new Ignite Us program and learn all about leading, creating and doing what matters to you in your community. ... Meet members of your local community and build new relationships; Discover more about yourself and others; Learn how to get stuff done & make your community a better place; Have fun! Registrations close October 16 - find out more & sign up now at www.townteammovement.com/ignite-us/

25.01.2022 MINDS DO MATTER EXHIBITION NOW OPEN: Launceston's annual exhibition celebrating the relationship between art and mental health is now on at the Queen Victoria Museum and Art Gallery, Inveresk. Minds do Matter is an exhibition produced by RANT arts and QVMAG, designed to shine a spotlight on mental health in Tasmania. Coinciding with Mental Health Week, the exhibition features works in a range of mediums by Tasmanian artists, inspired by the theme 'balance'.... Launceston Mayor Albert van Zetten said the exhibition celebrated the therapeutic and reflective benefits of art and aimed to reduce the stigma associated with mental illness. "We know art can be a powerful tool in the healing and recovery process and can help to kick-start conversations," Mayor van Zetten said. "Minds do Matter is more than an art exhibition. It is a mechanism for providing new insights and understandings about mental health, as well as a creative outlet for some extremely talented Tasmanians." Tracy Puklowski, General Manager of Creative Arts and Culture for the City of Launceston, said she looks forward to exploring the raw, honest and thought-provoking art to be featured as part of this exhibition. "Minds Do Matter is one of the most colourful, vibrant and energetic annual exhibitions QVMAG is involved with and it's one I personally love to see going up on the walls each year," Ms Puklowski said. "As an annual exhibition, it has gained a real reputation for showcasing some of the State's most dynamic, creative and thought-provoking emerging artists. "With many of the works available for sale, it is also a great way to support those artists to continue to develop their careers. Minds do Matter will be on show at QVMAG Inveresk until November 2, 2020. PHOTO: Kitty Taylor (RANT Arts), Kathy O’Brien (Wellways), Nathan Tucker (RANT Arts), and Mayor Albert van Zetten at the Minds Do Matter exhibition opening, QVMAG Inveresk.

24.01.2022 If your organisation or business is doing amazing things with waste, you may be eligible for a grant from the Northern Tasmanian Waste Management Group. The Northern Tasmanian Waste Management Group's annual resource recovery and waste minimisation grants program closes at 5pm, on Tuesday December 1. Up to $70,000 in funding is available to eligible Northern Tasmanian organisations working towards decreasing the amount of waste they send to landfill from core activities and/o...r increasing the recovery of resources from waste that would otherwise be lost to landfill. For details or to apply, visit https://rethinkwaste.com.au/waste-minimisation-grants/

24.01.2022 Duan talks us through what's involved in winding Launceston's Town Clock forward for Daylight Saving Time...

24.01.2022 The Tasmanian Youth Forum (TYF) 2020 ‘Building a Better Tasmania for Young People’ is coming online on Friday 30 October from 9am-12:30pm. This is a free, statewide event for all young people aged 12-25 years. TYF 2020 aims to tackle some of the big issues weighing heavily on the minds of young Tasmanians, particularly as we begin recover from COVID-19. Young people will share their views on what they would like to keep, change and create to live their best life in Tasmania covering topics of employment, education and training, mental health, living independently, being heard and diversity and inclusion. Registrations are now open. Contact Jo at [email protected] or visit the Facebook event page to learn more about TYF.

23.01.2022 WE’RE HIRING: Fantastic opportunity to join the amazing QVMAG team - check out the post below for more info & apply today! Queen Victoria Museum and Art Gallery

23.01.2022 Active Launceston is back in City Park from this Wednesday! Check out the program here: www.activelaunceston.com.au

22.01.2022 LAST DAY TO ENTER: Have you, your school, or your business made a real effort to change the way you manage your waste? The Northern Tasmanian Waste Management Group's Waste NoT Awards are back for another year in 2020, open to schools, individuals and organisations who have improved their waste management practices during the 2019/20 financial year. From recycling reinvention to upcycling and education initiatives, the Waste NoT Awards recognise and reward your efforts for re...-thinking your waste and there's $2500 in prize money is up for grabs! Applications close 5pm TOMORROW (September 29) - visit rethinkwaste.com.au or https://bit.ly/3gXYs5X for more information and to enter NOW!!!

22.01.2022 Tasmanian artists are contributing to a new public art project on Launceston's streets, inspired by the late Australian botanical illustrator Margaret Stones. A group of local artists were invited to study the extensive collection of Stones' work held at the Queen Victoria Museum and Art Gallery, and to use their interpretations of her work to decorate traffic control boxes across Launceston. Each interpretation is unique, with results varying from realistic works through to ...colourful abstractions. As part of stage one of the project earlier this year, 20 boxes were painted at a warehouse and later installed along Wellington, Margaret and Bathurst streets. Stage two is now underway with some boxes being decorated in situ by artists, while others are wrapped in prefabricated artworks designed by local high school students. Dubbed 'Electric Botany', the trail of boxes will ultimately stretch from the CBD to Mowbray, along Invermay Road and as far as the West Tamar Highway and Prospect. City of Launceston General Manager of Creative Arts & Cultural Services Tracy Puklowski said Electric Botany was breathing new life into part of the QVMAG collection. "Margaret Stones is widely recognised as one of Australia's preeminent botany illustrators of the 20th Century, and QVMAG is fortunate to boast an impressive selection her work," Ms Puklowski said. "One of the wonderful things about this art project is that it is highlighting Margaret Stones' legacy to new audiences. Her works aren't simply being filed away on a shelf; they are actively being used to inspire new generations of artists, to impart knowledge and skills, and to splash new colour onto what would otherwise be some pretty drab infrastructure across Launceston." Follow the Electric Botany trail using the map available at www.qvmag.tas.gov.au/ElectricBotany and the Launceston Visitor Information Centre.

22.01.2022 The City of Launceston has closed the Town Hall Customer Service Centre, Launceston Visitor Information Centre and Queen Victoria Museum and Art Gallery as a result of a burst water main in the CBD. Our Customer Service team can still be contacted by phone on (03) 6323 3000 or by email at [email protected]. Other council facilities, including the Launceston Leisure and Aquatic Centre, are operating as normal.

21.01.2022 CONGRATULATIONS Junction Arts Festival on an outstanding event over the weekend! JUNCTION HOMETOWN was a huge sell-out success enjoyed by one and all!!! PHOTOS: Melanie Kate Photography | Melanie de Ruyter

21.01.2022 Malcolm from Tamar Bicycle Users Group (TBUG) gives us a round-up of some upcoming cycling events in Northern Tasmania. For more info on TBUG's ride calendar, visit: https://tamarbug.org.au/events/category/rides/

20.01.2022 The City of Launceston is making some changes to the Heritage Forest off-leash dog exercise area. The changes will see a dedicated greyhound exercise area created, a general off-leash area for other dogs, and a dedicated area for 'vulnerable' dogs -- that includes smaller dogs, older dogs, or dogs recovering from injury or veterinary surgery...

20.01.2022 WATCH: The final film from NRM North in its Tamar Estuary and Esk Rivers (TEER) education series features Launceston geography and geomorphology expert Peter Cox talking about the natural history of the kanamaluka/Tamar and how the system has been modified in the past...

18.01.2022 Volunteer at Junction Arts Festival 2020! PROGRAM TO BE ANNOUNCED FRIDAY Proudly supported by the City of Launceston

18.01.2022 Expressions of Interest are now open for a new grants program aimed at helping businesses to develop circular economy initiatives in Northern Tasmania. An outcome of the City of Launceston's Community Care and Recovery Package, the Circular Economy Grants Program is being supported by Northern Councils, the Northern Tasmania Development Corporation and Northern Tasmanian Waste Management Group. Grants of up to $30,000 will be available for businesses, groups, and individuals... to support circular economy initiatives which reduce waste and encourage recycling and re-use. A total funding pool of $300,000 is available. Expressions of Interest will close on Friday, October 2. For more info, visit: https://www.launceston.tas.gov.au/Natural-E/Sustainability

18.01.2022 COMMUNITY CONCERT: St Matthias', Windermere, November 21 - get your tickets now. See below for details:

17.01.2022 The second stage of a $1.9m Churchill Park Sportsground Precinct redevelopment will get underway in early 2021 as part of the City of Launceston's $40m Accelerated Capital Works Program. The Accelerated Capital Works Program forms a key part of the Council's Community Care and Recovery Package, developed in response to the COVID-19 pandemic. A new multi-purpose sports field will be constructed at the Invermay facility, along with the installation of two full-size soccer field...s and a full-size cricket pitch and playing field. The project will involve subsoil and landscaping works, the installation of new drainage systems, removal and replacement of selected trees, and the installation of new irrigation systems. The project forms part of the masterplan for the Churchill Park Sportsground Precinct and aims to revitalise and enhance the site. https://www.launceston.tas.gov.au//Churchill-Park-redevelo

17.01.2022 WASTE MINIMISATION GRANTS 2020 NOW OPEN: Are you an environmentally-aware individual, school, business or organisation in Northern Tasmanian with a desire to reduce your waste footprint? The Northern Tasmanian Waste Management Group would love to hear your ideas. The NTWMG's resource recovery and waste minimisation grants program is now open.... Up to $70,000 in funding is available to eligible Northern Tasmanian organisations working towards decreasing the amount of waste they send to landfill from core activities and/or increasing the recovery of resources from waste that would otherwise be lost to landfill. NTWMG chair Shane Eberhardt said this year's program was designed to respond to the increasing financial pressures associated with meeting landfill management, environmental and rehabilitation standards, as well as the need to reduce the strain on landfill space and the environment by recycling and reusing materials. Financial support will be provided for eligible project costs associated with procuring infrastructure or educational materials necessary to improve waste management practices. Funding applications are open from today (October 26) until 5pm, December 1. APPLY NOW: https://rethinkwaste.com.au/waste-minimisation-grants/

17.01.2022 LISTEN TO TODAY’S COUNCIL MEETING: https://youtu.be/P8aUzgR9riw

17.01.2022 Aliens, the night sky, time travel and parallel universes. your summer adventure is starting early at QVMAG! FIND OUT MORE: https://www.qvmag.tas.gov.au/Events/Summer-of-Sci-Fi #SummerOfSciFi

16.01.2022 A new hanging plant system is being installed in the Brisbane St Mall this week...

16.01.2022 The City of Launceston has adopted a new Cultural Strategy, aimed at leveraging Northern Tasmania's diverse cultural assets. Thank you to everyone who took part in the public consultation throughout 2020! https://www.launceston.tas.gov.au//Council-releases-Cultur

16.01.2022 The City of Launceston will today consider the formal adoption of an 'Access Framework for Action', a strategic framework aimed at improving accessibility and inclusion in Launceston. According a 2016 survey, more than 4000 Launceston residents indicated they needed help with core daily activities due to disability. This equated to 6.4 per cent of the municipality's population, with a further 11 per cent of the population providing unpaid caring assistance.... The draft accessibility framework is the first of its kind in Tasmania's local government sector, and explores accessibility in relation to sport, public transport, the built environment, and more. https://www.launceston.tas.gov.au//Council-considers-acces

15.01.2022 Basketball Tasmania will host its 3x3 Big Hustle at Riverbend Park on Sunday, October 25...

14.01.2022 Dog Walk for Mental Health Week: Community dog walk followed by a free barbeque at Royal Park - Tuesday, October 6. The walk will be an easy stroll with hydration stations along the way for you and your dog. Registrations open at 11am and all participants will receive a free showbag! For more info and to register online, visit: https://bit.ly/3n6bbqD

14.01.2022 Council partnership launches Social Enterprise Toolbox: A new social enterprise toolbox to support the Northern Suburbs community has been launched by the City of Launceston. In conjunction with Launceston-based business The Van Diemen Project, the Council's Social Enterprise Toolbox, or SET, will provide support to groups, organisations and individuals, both in Launceston's Northern Suburbs and beyond to facilitate and support community-based social enterprises....Continue reading

13.01.2022 GEORGE TOWN ROAD UPGRADE: The City of Launceston is undertaking an upgrade of George Town Rd this week, with multiple traffic changes in place during the works period. Works extend from the George Town Rd/Mayfield St junction through to the Alanvale/Georgetown roads roundabout, and include resealing of the George Town Rd/University Way intersection. Traffic changes will be implemented in stages and will include several detours onto adjacent streets. All detours will be clear...ly signed and will only be in place after 9am to allow for peak morning travel times throughout the area. For more information, visit https://bit.ly/3hocHjL Please drive with caution and obey all signage in the works areas. We appreciate motorists' patience while we undertake this essential upgrade.

12.01.2022 WASTE MINIMISATION GRANTS - APPLICATIONS CLOSING SOON: Are you an environmentally-aware individual, school, business or organisation in Northern Tasmanian with a desire to reduce your waste footprint? The Northern Tasmanian Waste Management Group would love to hear your ideas - but don't miss out, applications for the NTWMG's resource recovery and waste minimisation grants program close 5pm, December 1. Up to $70,000 in funding is available to eligible Northern Tasmanian orga...nisations working towards decreasing the amount of waste they send to landfill from core activities and/or increasing the recovery of resources from waste that would otherwise be lost to landfill. Financial support will be provided for eligible project costs associated with procuring infrastructure or educational materials necessary to improve waste management practices. APPLY NOW: https://rethinkwaste.com.au/waste-minimisation-grants/ Rethink Waste Tasmania

12.01.2022 FREE GRANTS-WRITING WORKSHOP: DECEMBER 11 @ TOWN HALL - see below for details

12.01.2022 TASWATER: Fire Hydrant testing in the Launceston CBD this week - see below for details

12.01.2022 GREEN LIGHT FOR MONA FOMA 2021: Mona Foma will go ahead in 2021, returning to Launceston on January 15-17 and Hobart on January 22-24. READ MORE: https://bit.ly/3mXYYUY The Examiner Newspaper, Launceston

11.01.2022 COMPETITION TIME!!! The Launceston Visitor Information Centre is giving you the chance to win a Tasmanian hamper valued over $100 - click on the post below for details...

10.01.2022 Tamar NRM and Clean Up Australia invite you to be part of one of Australia's biggest community clean-up event - Catch it in the Catchment. Show how much you love our beautiful Tamar Estuary/ kanamaluka by contacting Tamar NRM to register your school, business, community or sporting group, or join one of the many groups scattered along the Tamar for a few hours during this week-long event (November 2-8). MORE INFO: Tamar NRM's Catch it in the Catchment

10.01.2022 NOW LIVE: LISTEN TO TODAY'S COUNCIL MEETING https://youtu.be/XH6pqjpFScE

10.01.2022 FREE WELCOME BACK PACKS!!! Celebrate our border reopening and get your interstate friends and relatives a free ‘welcome back’ pack from our Launceston Visitor Information Centre - check out the post below for details:

09.01.2022 ROAD CLOSURE - SUNDAY: Motorists are advised Balfour St (from Ethel to George streets) will be closed this Sunday, October 18, from 11am to 3.30pm for the Balfour Burn event. Please drive with added caution in this area and obey all safety signage and directions. https://facebook.com/events/s/october-18-balfour-burn/3230008910451688/?ti=icl

09.01.2022 DAMAGE TO JETTY: The Windermere jetty has been closed to the public after sustaining significant damage last week. At this stage the cause is unknown. Members of the public are asked to comply with all closure and safety signage with remediation works expected to begin next week.

09.01.2022 IMMUNSIATION CLINIC CHRISTMAS/NEW YEAR CLOSURES: The City of Launceston's immunisation clinic at Town Hall will not be held on Wednesday, December 30, or Wednesday, January 6, due to the Christmas/New Year break. Weekly immunisation clinics will recommence on Wednesday, January 13, from 10am. BOOKINGS ARE ESSENTIAL: https://outlook.office365.com//Immunisations@lau/bookings/ ... The Northern Suburbs and Ravenswood immunisation clinics will be closed throughout January, recommencing February 9. For further enquiries, please contact the Council’s Environmental Health Services Department on 03 6323 3208.

09.01.2022 LAST CHANCE GIVEAWAY: JUNCTION HOMETOWN 2020 is officially sold out - but we have TWO DOUBLE PASSES TO FRIDAY'S EVENT TO GIVE AWAY!!! To go in the draw, like and share this post and leave a comment below telling us why you want to go. We'll notify two winners by direct Facebook message this Thursday. Winners will need to reply with their email address so we can email the tickets to you. Tickets can either be printed or saved to your mobile phone for scanning at the entrance ...on Friday. GOOD LUCK!!!! Junction Arts Festival is proudly supported by the City of Launceston.

08.01.2022 Minds Do Matter Exhibition 2020: Queen Victoria Museum and Art Gallery, Inveresk October 3 - November 2, 2020 RANT arts

08.01.2022 Find the cheapest fuel near you with the new FuelCheck TAS app: Consumer Affairs and Fair Trading - Tasmania

08.01.2022 'WE ALL HAVE A ROLE TO PLAY' - MENTAL HEALTH WEEK 2020 (October 5 - 10): We all have a role to play in finding ways to support our own mental health and the mental health of our families and friends. Check out the full calendar of events celebrating Mental Health Week 2020 in the North: https://mhct.org/mentalhealthweek/program/

08.01.2022 Doing Business During COVID-19 Survey: University of Tasmania business researcher Dr Louise Grimmer is conducting a research project into the impacts of COVID-19 on the Tasmanians business sector - specifically retail, hospitality and the service sector. Tasmanian business owners and managers are invited to participate in the study by completing an anonymous online survey.... The survey consists of 20 questions and will take about 10 to 15 minutes to complete. At the end of the survey, participants will have the option to enter a draw for the chance to win one of two $250 pre-paid gift cards. Dr Grimmer is interested in hearing from those owners and managers about how COVID-19 had affected their business operations, and the types of assistance they believe will be important for the future of their business. The findings from the study will be used to prepare a report for government outlining the challenges facing the business sector in Tasmania (based on this empirical research) and recommending business recovery and support options. A summary of the findings will also be available for each participant to access. The survey can be accessed here: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/doingbusinesscovid19 Last year, Dr Grimmer authored a study for the City of Launceston, Shopping In The City, which identified factors that traders in the CBD, shoppers and stakeholders consider to be important for encouraging - or alternatively, discouraging - shopping in the Launceston CBD.

07.01.2022 BALFOUR BURN IS BACK OCTOBER 18!!! REGISTER TO RACE NOW @ www.trybooking.com/events/landing?eid=579495& Proudly supported by the City of Launceston. October 18 Balfour Burn St Giles Society... Balfour Burn Launceston See more

07.01.2022 LILYDALE STUFFED SANTAS: The Lilydale community is right into the spirit of Christmas with more than 100 Stuffed Santas popping up out the front of homes. Organised by the Lions Club of Lilydale, the santa suits were distributed to registered community members who then applied all sorts of creative artistry to style their Santa. It's a great way to bring the community together, showcase the beauty of the district for visitors who can come to check them out, and of course, d...rive the competitive spirit! Follow the map to check out the Santas, stop for lunch or a coffee or a refreshing ale in Lilydale along the way, and join in the competition by casting your vote in the People's Choice awards (voting boxes in local businesses). The official judging takes place this weekend with the winner announced at the Lilydale Village market on Sunday. MAP LINK: https://bit.ly/37RFj27

07.01.2022 REGISTER NOW - IGNITE US PROGRAM: LEAD, CREATE, DO Are you 18 or over and live or work in Invermay, Mayfield, Mowbray, Newnham, Ravenswood, Rocherlea or Waverley? Register now for the City of Launceston's innovative new Ignite Us program and learn all about leading, creating and doing what matters to you in your community.... Meet members of your local community and build new relationships; Discover more about yourself and others; Learn how to get stuff done & make your community a better place; And most importantly, have fun! Registrations close October 16 - find out more & sign up now at www.townteammovement.com/ignite-us/

07.01.2022 In the wake of recent media reporting about the management of Carr Villa Memorial Park, we wanted to take this opportunity to outline the facts. We recently posted some notices in the Claygrove, Kooyong and Rose Garden ash placement areas of Carr Villa Memorial Park reminding people of the safety issues caused by breakable items like glass and porcelain, when it comes to maintaining the park. Subsequent media reporting caused confusion and upset for many people with family me...mbers interred at this important community facility. Carr Villa Memorial Park is separated into different zones, including a lawn cemetery, ash placement gardens, a monument cemetery, and memorial walls. Different areas of Carr Villa have different interment options, with different standards. These are discussed in detail with families when they are deciding on a place of interment for a departed loved one. Families often choose areas of Carr Villa to inter loved ones specifically because these standards are in place, and that is why we issue reminders about breakable items from time to time so that everyone's needs are respected. In areas like the ash placement gardens, for example, we provide free multiple-use recyclable plastic vases, because breakable items like glass jars, bottles and porcelain vases can hinder maintenance works, including mowing and brush-cutting. This can present a safety hazard for staff and visitors. Given it's now Spring, vegetation is growing, and we expect visitation to increase over the warmer months, we recently posted a reminder notice in the Claygrove, Kooyong and Rose Garden ash placement areas. This was a reminder that breakable items like jars, bottles and ornaments can pose a hazard to visitors and staff. It applies to those specific ash placement gardens not graves in other parts of the park. Along with mitigating safety hazards, we also want to ensure we meet the expectations of visitors that the gardens are uncluttered and well maintained, and that standards are adhered to. We find we have excellent cooperation and compliance when these notices are posted, and we rarely have to approach families to discuss specific issues. The team we have at Carr Villa are very conscious of the importance of this public space to families and the community and will always seek to deal with these kinds of issues in an open, sensitive and respectful manner.

06.01.2022 LISTEN TO TODAY'S COUNCIL MEETING LIVE: https://youtu.be/HXYK6ULmEBw

06.01.2022 THIS SUNDAY: World Street Eats - Taste The World at Civic Square

06.01.2022 Over the next six weeks the City of Launceston will be undertaking maintenance works on the Alexandra Suspension Bridge in Launceston's Cataract Gorge. The original Alexandra Suspension Bridge was opened in 1904. It was designed by Charles St. John David, an engineer who drew up plans for Carr Villa Memorial Park, the Duck Reach Power Station and many other Launceston buildings. According to research by Marion Sargent of the Launceston Historical Society, Tasmania, Charles S...t. John David had an interesting past: https://www.helenkegiecollection.org/documen/biog-18-01.pdf After being washed away in the 1929 floods, the bridge was rebuilt and has become a popular addition to the Cataract Gorge. Over coming weeks, the Council will strip and repaint the bridge's two towers, as well as the structure's anchor bolts. The work is being undertaken now to take advantage of warmer temperatures for painting, ahead of the busy summer period. With the First Basin swimming pool flooded this week by recent heavy rainfall, the Council expects the opening of the pool will not occur until late November or early December.

05.01.2022 NEW IMMUNISATION CLINIC: Starting December 8, the City of Launceston will operate an additional immunisation clinic on a monthly basis in Newnham. WHERE: Northern Suburbs Community Centre, 49 George Town Road, Newnham. WHEN: The second Tuesday of every month from 10am to 10.30am ... Bookings will be managed by the Community Centre staff (6326 5506) to facilitate social distancing/maximum number of people in the venue requirements. For more information about City of Launceston immunisation clinics, visit https://bit.ly/34ow7Az.

05.01.2022 VOTE NOW - HERITAGE SNAP PEOPLE'S CHOICE AWARD: Check out the entries in our Heritage Snap 2020 student photography competition and vote for the People's Choice Award winner by hitting Like under your favourite pic. Categories: - Primary - Secondary ... - Senior Secondary The entry with the most Likes by 4pm Wednesday, October 7, will be declared the winner.

05.01.2022 CONGRATULATIONS JESS: The City of Launceston is incredibly proud of our fantastic Waste & Environment Officer Jess Nesbit who was the recipient of the Citizen of the Year 2020 Award in this year's Keep Australia Beautiful - Tasmania Sustainable Communities Kindness Awards. Jess was nominated by her City of Launceston teammates who say her can-do attitude and warm personality make her a "joy to work with". Describing her as a most deserving winner, Keep Australia Beautiful - T...asmania said Jess' role in waste management, including the roll out of FOGO kerbside collection and CBD mobile bin collection, had made a great difference in minimising waste in Launceston and improving resource recovery. WELL DONE JESS - KEEP UP THE GOOD WORK!!!

04.01.2022 SEVERE WEATHER WARNING: HEAVY RAINFALL AND DAMAGING WINDS FORECAST FOR NORTH The Bureau of Meteorology has issued severe weather warnings for damaging winds and heavy rainfall which may lead to flash flooding across the North and parts of the Upper East and Central Highlands tomorrow, Thursday, October 8. The heaviest rainfall is forecast for the late morning and afternoon with 60mm to 90mm expected. Soils and catchments are currently very wet across much of Northern Tasmania... so rainfall runoff, flash flooding and river rises are likely. Damaging east to north-easterly winds of up to 90-100kmh are also predicted for much of the State including the North in the morning and afternoon, with rain and winds easing in the late afternoon and evening. The State Emergency Service is urging people to pay attention to weather warnings with motorists warned to be particularly vigilant and drive to the conditions. WARNINGS AND UPDATES: www.bom.gov.au/tas/warnings/ The SES advises people should: - supervise children closely - check family and neighbours are aware of warnings - manage pets and livestock - secure outdoor items including furniture and play equipment - be prepared in case of power outages and report any outages to TasNetworks on 132 004 - beware of damaged trees and power lines and take extra care when driving - listen to ABC radio or check www.ses.tas.gov.au for further advice. For non-life-threatening emergency assistance contact the SES on 132 500 or Tasmania Police on 131 444. *If life-threatening, call 000 immediately.

04.01.2022 CHECK IT OUT: Want to know what's on and get the best deals in Launceston in your newsfeed? Like and follow the newly launched Launceston Visitor Information Centre Facebook page! CLICK ON THE BELOW FOR MORE:

04.01.2022 NORWOOD ROADWORKS: Roadworks are scheduled to begin on Monday (October 5) in Boiton Hill Rd and Charlton St, Norwood. The works will extend from the Norwood Avenue roundabout to Charlton St and proceed along Charlton St to Ultima St. These works are expected to be completed in a week, weather permitting. Traffic management will be in place and we appreciate motorists' patience and adherence to signage and directions throughout this period.... For more information on upcoming roadworks, please visit our website atwww.launceston.tas.gov.au/Buil/Current-and-Upcoming-Works for more information.

04.01.2022 NYE ON THE ESPLANADE - get your tickets now! See event link below for details:

03.01.2022 GET YOUR FREE TICKETS TO THE 2020 Waste NoT Awards: The awards ceremony will recognise and reward the nine category winners of the 2020 Waste NoT Awards. WHEN: 10am to 11.30am, Wednesday, November 18 WHERE: Country Club Tasmania, Prospect... The Waste Not Awards are an initiative of the Northern Tasmanian Waste Management Group, which seeks to celebrate the efforts of schools, individuals and organisations in Northern Tasmania who are improving their waste management practices. FREE TICKETS: https://www.eventbrite.com.au/e/2020-waste-not-awards-ticke HURRY - SEATING IS LIMITED

03.01.2022 RELBIA’S FUTURE: The City of Launceston is seeking feedback from Relbia residents about the future of their suburb. The Council is undertaking a strategic review of Relbia to understand how future residential growth can be balanced against its existing unique qualities and character. Community consultation opens this week on our Your Voice Your Launceston website and closes February 12, 2021.... Relbia residents will also receive hard copy surveys in coming days. Launceston Mayor Albert van Zetten said the consultation was aimed at understanding what Relbia residents valued about their suburb, and their thoughts on its priorities for the future. "We already know from past consultation that Relbia residents love the area's rural setting, its proximity to nature, its wildlife, and its scenic character," Mayor van Zetten said. "And we also know while most residents are not supportive of broad-scale residential subdivisions in the future, that they do expect there will be some level of residential growth how we manage that is what this process is seeking to understand. "This is an opportunity for Relbia residents to have a direct say on the strategic priorities for their suburb, and I encourage them to make their voice heard." HAVE YOUR SAY: https://yourvoiceyourlaunceston.com.au/relbia

03.01.2022 NYE @ ROYAL PARK - get your tickets now! See event link below for details:

02.01.2022 NEW YEAR’S EVE SORTED!!! Get your tickets now - go to link below:

02.01.2022 DON'T MISS OUT: Tickets to INDULGE, PRESENTED BY FESTIVALE (Feb 5-7) are selling out fast!!! Sample an array of signature dishes from local vendors in a carefully curated menu and savour a classic Tasmanian beer, wine, cider or spirit while enjoying the incredible entertainment line-up in the unique ambience of University of Tasmania Stadium. TICKETS: https://bit.ly/3az9Uo4... (FRIDAY NIGHT & SATURDAY NIGHT EVENTS SOLD OUT) Proudly supported by the City of Launceston. Festivale #festivale #Indulge2021

02.01.2022 FOSTER CARE ONLINE INFO SESSION - Thursday, 7pm | see event below for details: Baptcare

02.01.2022 BRAND NEW SERIES LAUNCHED: Make It In Tasmania Episode 1 was officially launched on Friday and you can watch it below. The locally-produced series is all about showcasing our local businesses as we move forward post-Covid 19, with the first episode focusing on the State's North and North-East regions. Tell us what you think!

02.01.2022 SENIOR SECONDARY Jessica Shaw

01.01.2022 ASHLEIGH AVENUE UPDATE: Roadworks in Ashleigh Ave, West Launceston, have been underway for several weeks. While undertaking preparations to reseal the road this week, it was determined that further stabilisation work was required before the final asphalt was laid, to prevent further disruptions to residents and road users due to future asphalt failures. This work will be undertaken between 9am and 3pm to allow school bus routes to service the area. During construction hours, the road will remain closed with residential access permitted. We expect the work to be completed on December 4 and we apologise for any inconvenience caused to motorists during this period.

01.01.2022 NYE IS ON!!! Get your tickets from BeerFest Australia now

01.01.2022 The First Basin swimming pool at the Cataract Gorge has opened for summer. Lifeguards will be on duty on weekends from 11am through to 4pm from Saturday, December 5 through until December 18, and then every day bewtween 11am and 4pm until February 2. From February 3 until the last weekend in March, lifeguard supervision will return to weekend duties only.

01.01.2022 XMAS/NEW YEAR OPERATING HOURS: Our Town Hall Customer Service Centre is closed from December 26 to January 3, reopening January 4 (8.30am - 5pm, Mon-Fri). For emergencies involving Council services, please phone 6323 3333. For all council service and facility operating hours during this period, visit bit.ly/37UXCVu