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Launceston – where the living is easy
Situated at the head of the beautiful Tamar Valley wine growing region, few places in the world can match Launceston’s natural and historic charm. Residents…
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State of the art aquatic centre
One of the centrepieces of Launceston City Council’s 10 Year Major Works Program is a new regional aquatic centre to replace the 1950’s municipal pool…
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Location, location, location
Launceston Aquatic’s location in East Launceston is arguably the best in the country. Sitting on top of Windmill Hill, the floor to ceiling window design…
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A sustainable facility
Contained almost totally within the ‘footprint’ of the old pool, Launceston Aquatic has been designed to have the least possible impact on the environment. The…
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Access for all
One of the Launceston City Council Recreational Planning Principles is to ensure equitable access to recreation opportunities regardless of age, gender, sexual preference, mobility or…
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Launceston Aquatic Manager and Paralympic Champion – Melissa Carlton
Born in South Africa, Melissa moved to Tasmania at the age of twelve and quickly developed a passion for swimming. What followed was international acclaim…
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New developments at Launceston’s Queen Victoria Museum and Art Gallery
2009 is an exciting year for the Launceston City Council owned and operated Queen Victoria Museum and Art Gallery (QVMAG). Located in Tasmania’s north in…
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Phenomena Factory
Phenomena Factory is Australia’s newest and most exciting interactive science centre, located at Launceston’s Queen Victoria Museum and Art Gallery, the largest regional museum and…
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Rollout of $800 million investment in local communities begins
Cairns Regional Council Through the Community Infrastrcuture Program Cairns Regional Council has a number of projects under way, including the refurbishment of the living quarters…
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Editorial: High Court challenge highlights need for Constitutional recognition
Earlier this month there was much publicity about the G20 world leaders meeting in London, where they agreed to a course of action to tackle…
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President’s comment
In each edition we feature the views of a Local Government Association president. The following is from Councillor Paul Bell, President of the Local Government…
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Letter to the editor: Thanks from Murrindindi
On behalf of Murrindindi Shire Council and our community, we extend our thanks to the Australian Local Governments and communities who have given so generously…
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