Ross Marsden - Committed to the City Of Launceston

25/06/2026

20/06/2026

18/06/2026

It was a pleasure to attend this morning’s official opening and see this wonderful project come to life.

The Friendship Wall is a powerful reminder that our community is strongest when people from different backgrounds come together with respect, understanding and a shared sense of belonging.

Congratulations to everyone involved in bringing this project to life, and thank you for the warm welcome. I’d also like to thank my fellow Councillors for attending and supporting this important milestone for our community.

A wonderful addition to Mowbray and the City of Launceston.

18/06/2026

⛔️ Partial trail closure - North Esk River Trail
Due to forecast flooding, a section of the North Esk River Trail will be temporarily closed as a precaution from Thursday, 18 June 2026.

The closure will affect the trail between the dog park entrance and Henry Street. Access to the dog park will remain available via the Hoblers Bridge Road entrance while the trail closure is in place.

We will provide an update when the trail is reopened - thank you for your patience and understanding.

13/06/2026

Just on sharing a post I did earlier this evening.

Not only am I councillor for the City of Launceston. I’m also an authorised marriage celebrant.

09/06/2026

Share the warmth this winter ❄️

As temperatures drop, many members of our community are doing it tough.

The City of Launceston is collecting donations of new or as-new blankets and sleeping bags to support people experiencing homelessness this winter. Donations will be distributed to local organisations helping those most in need.

📍 Drop-off location:
Customer Service Centre, Town Hall
18–28 St John Street, Launceston

Donations will be accepted until Friday, 26 June 2026.

If you have a spare blanket or sleeping bag in excellent condition, please consider donating and helping someone stay warm this winter.

05/06/2026

Join me in standing with Boags, the beer born in Launceston, and the hardworking men and women who have proudly brewed it for generations.

Update your profile picture, share it far and wide, and show your support for an icon that has been part of our city’s story for 145 years.

05/06/2026

A photo from some years ago…
I am proud to be a Councillor for the City of Launceston, but for so many in this city, it’s been a really rough week.

145 years.

James Boag’s Brewery has been part of Launceston’s story since 1881.

It survived two world wars. It survived the Great Depression. It survived recessions, economic downturns and enormous social change. Generations of Tasmanians walked through its gates, built careers there and proudly produced a product recognised around the world.

Yet after 145 years, it may not survive a decision made around a boardroom table thousands of kilometres away.

This is bigger than beer. It’s about our history, our identity and a brand that helped put Launceston on the map.

As we come to terms with this news, we must ask an important question:

What now for the Boag’s legacy?

How do we preserve and celebrate this remarkable chapter of our city’s history for future generations? And who knows… perhaps one day there may even be an opportunity for a future comeback.

For now, my thoughts are with the workers, their families and everyone who has been part of the Boag’s story.

Launceston must never allow the legacy of Boag’s to be forgotten. 🍺💚

📷 It This image was taken in 2022 while I was campaigning for the local government election. I never thought I’d be sharing it again under these circumstances.

Authorised by Ross Marsden, French Street Launceston.