Free Autumn school holiday activities

31.03.26

Are you looking for things to do with your children this school holidays? Newcastle Transport is excited to bring back our iconic (and free!) school holiday activities. Simply jump on board a bus, ferry or the light rail to find our face painters and balloon artists! Fairytales on the Ferry at Stockton Wharf Thursday 9 […]
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Getting to Newcastle Writers Festival 2026

18.03.26

Are you heading to this year’s Newcastle Writers Festival? Running from Friday 27 – Sunday 29 March, this year’s festival promises a feast for literary minds and poetic hearts. Most events take place the Civic precinct, including City Hall, Civic Theatre and NUSpace – easily to get to with bus and light rail services stopping […]
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Grateful and appreciated: Bus Driver Appreciation Day 2026

18.03.26

We asked and you delivered, Newcastle and Lake Macquarie! We have received many messages of appreciation in the lead up to Bus Driver Appreciation Day on 18 March.   Sometimes driving a bus can feel like a thankless task which is why days like this make a huge difference to morale. Today – and every […]
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Share Your Message for Bus Driver Appreciation Day

5.03.26

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 […]
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International Women’s Day 2026 

5.03.26

This Sunday 8 March marks International Women’s Day.  At Keolis, we’re committed to fostering an inclusive and equitable workplace where all employees are valued and rewarded fairly.  Our Wickham team proudly features 40% female representation in roles such as Light Rail Vehicle Operators and Operations Controllers. Additionally, 25% of our ferry team is female, including our first full-time female Ferry Master.  We […]
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