News & events

We’re excited to cheer on the Wallaroos as they take on New Zealand in the Pacific Four Series, right here in Newcastle! The game will be held at McDonald Jones Stadium on Saturday 10 May, with a 3pm kick off time.  Forget about the stress of parking and use Newcastle Transport to get to the […]

This week, Newcastle Transport farewelled a legend of the industry, Margaret Pannell, who has retired after 28 years in the job. Margaret served as the Senior Bus Operator Trainer at Newcastle Transport, and to the wider Newcastle and Lake Macquarie community, she’s also known as the creative force behind the much-loved Christmas Bus. Over the […]

Newcastle Transport will run additional bus, ferry and light rail services on Anzac Day to help Novocastrians travel to and from the dawn service at Nobbys Beach and other commemorative events on the day. Light Rail From 3.28am, light rail services will run every 7.5 minutes until 11am. Services will return to a public holiday […]

As part of the April school holidays, Newcastle Transport will be hosting a free Fairies on the Ferry event at Stockton Wharf on Thursday 24 April! Jump on a ferry, say hello and get your face painted by our fairy friends. Make it a real adventure and visit the Stockton Playground & Skate Park as […]

Bus Driver Appreciation Day was a huge success, thanks to all of you! On 18 March, we celebrated the incredible drivers who keep Newcastle and Lake Macquarie moving—rain, hail, or shine. We received so many heartfelt messages from the community, and we made sure to share them with our drivers. From words of gratitude to […]

We’re excited to cheer on the mighty Matildas as they take on Korea Republic, right here in Newcastle!  The game will be held at McDonald Jones Stadium on Monday 7 April, with a 7.30pm kick off time.  Forget about the stress of parking and use Newcastle Transport to get to the game! Free bus services […]

Bus Driver Appreciation Day is on 18 March, and it’s the perfect time to celebrate the incredible bus drivers who keep Newcastle and Lake Macquarie moving. Write your message to a bus driver below and show them how much we appreciate their hard work and dedication! We will share your messages with them on the […]