In this issue:

• Welcome to 'The Lounge'
• Changes around the city
• How we are supporting Launceston this winter

Welcome to your monthly stakeholder newsletter from the team at Launceston Central. Read more for an update from Launceston Central's EO Amanda McEvoy on Launnie's communal living room, the changes to businesses around the CBD, and more. 

Make sure to get your EOI in for Soupalicious

There is still time to submit your soup for this year's Soupalicious! Don't miss out on bringing people into the city to try, taste, and vote in the popular food competition happening this August. The winner will be selected by public voting and the winning business will receive a photography/videography session valued at $500 with Sileo Media. 

If your business is interested in being part of Soupalicious, please reach out to Madi at madi@launcestoncentral.com.au or call (03) 6334 3321.

The Lounge

3 June - 19 July, 107A Brisbane Street

This winter, we're transforming an unoccupied shop into a bustling hub for eight weeks - this space will become Launnie's lounge room. Treat it as you would a good friend’s home: let yourself relax and unwind, escape the cold, enjoy some good company, leave it as you found it, and leave feeling like your cup is a little fuller. 

Fire & Fog | The Feast

31 July, Old Brisbane Arcade

Step into a cityscape transformed into a breathtaking winter wonderland. Here, we invite you to indulge in a four-course gourmand's dream meticulously crafted by Stelo with local and seasonal ingredients.

At Fire & Fog | The Feast, every detail has been carefully considered to ensure an immersive experience like no other.

These events will bring extra people into the city.

• Jimmy Rees (7 June)
• Mid-Winter Classic Junior Basketball (8 - 9 June)
• Hawthorn v GWS (8 June)
• Anh Do (13 June)
• Festival of Voices (28 June - 7 July)
• Symposium of Australian Gastronomy (5 - 8 July)
• Hawthorn v Fremantle (13 July)
• The Umbilical Brothers (27 July)
• Fire & Fog | The Feast (31 July)

Launceston Women in Business: The Winter Pledge

Launceston Women in Business invite you to an event full of networking, laughter, and connection as they launch their inaugural Pledge campaign. Running for the first time in Launceston, the campaign invites all members of our community to choose one small and simple activity that they can do over the winter months to support a local business. This is a great opportunity to connect with current and future supporters of your business. 

Be open to sensory safety: Autism Tasmania

This campaign is an ongoing call to organisations and businesses to make an effort to be inclusive of our neurodivergent community and commit to sensory safe hours. Accommodating and supporting all neurotypes and disabilities is everyone’s responsibility and we are excited for Tasmania to lead the way and say “We’re Open to Sensory Safety”. Click here to find out more and register your sensory hours.