One of Launceston’s most iconic natural attractions has received a significant upgrade, with the completion of the Reimagining the Gorge Upgrades project - a $1.68 million investment jointly funded by the Australian Government and the City of Launceston. The project enhances safety, accessibility and the visitor experience at the Cataract Gorge, including upgrades to the Alexandra Suspension Bridge, lighting improvements along the Cataract Walk, trail and barrier renewals, and environmental mana

The City of Launceston has recently completed a detailed audit of materials collected in Launceston's kerbside recycling bins. The good news is that our contamination rates are extremely low at just 10.5%, meaning around 90% of the material collected in Launceston's kerbside recycling bins is suitable for processing. The audit found paper and cardboard were the most commonly recycled items, followed by glass. Plastics and metals made up the remainder. While some recyclable materials — such as bu

While overseas travel may be off the cards for a while, it's the perfect opportunity to explore our home State on your next holiday. The Launceston Visitor Information Centre can offer free and friendly advice on what accommodation, restaurants, attractions and tours are open right across Tasmania. So if you need a hand planning your next getaway, drop in to the centre in the Town Clock building in the heart of Launceston. | City of Launceston Official

Who out there can remember riding on one of Launceston's trolley buses? Electric-powered trolley buses plied the streets of Launceston for nearly two decades from 1951. Soon after they began operating, it became clear that their enormous weight was posing a challenge for the city's roads. In order to address this, the Council rolled out some 21 miles (around 33 kilometres) of concrete roads across the city over ten years. The concrete lanes were better able to handle the weight of the trolley bu