Getting to Newcastle Writers Festival 2026

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

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

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 

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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Bus services resume

Keolis Hunter statement First and foremost, our thoughts are with our driver who is recovering after being assaulted while driving earlier this week. Newcastle Transport bus operator, Keolis was advised by the Health and Safety Representative that bus services would cease from 6pm on 27 February until further notice, late Friday afternoon. The Health and […]
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Getting to the Newcastle Show 

Heading to the Newcastle Show on 27 February to 1 March?  Newcastle Transport can help you get there!  Save time on parking by catching the bus to Broadmeadow Station.   It’s easy to tap on and tap off at Opal readers with a Mastercard, Visa debit, credit card, contactless-enabled American Express or a linked device.  Plan your trip at newcastletransport.info or by […]
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Get on board with safer driving this Bus Safety Week

Newcastle Transport is calling on drivers, pedestrians, cyclists, motorcycle riders and public transport users to “Be Bus Aware” this Bus Safety Week. Today marks the start of Bus Safety Week an annual campaign highlighting the importance of bus safety for all road users and will run until Sunday 1 March. Bus Operators have been reporting […]
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