News & events

Are you heading to the Robbie Williams concert on Tuesday 17 November?  Robbie, one of the bestselling artists of all time, will share the stage with Australian music sensation, G Flip. Doors open at 5.30pm. Shuttles will commence at 4.45pm, with the last shuttle leaving for the stadium at 8.10pm. Return shuttles will run for […]

Newcastle Transport Travel Experience Day is designed to help customers become more familiar with public transport. You can practice getting on and off our accessible trams, buses and ferry in a static situation, and have a chat to our customer service officers who will be there to assist you. The event helps people of all […]

Are you heading to the Foo Fighters concert on Thursday 12 November? One of the biggest and most beloved rock bands of all time – Rock and Roll Hall of Fame Inductees Foo Fighters – will be at McDonald Jones Stadium in Newcastle for one night only. They will share the stage with local support […]

The Rugby League World Cup Men’s and Women’s Semi-Finals are coming to Newcastle on Saturday 7 November. Women’s semi-final: New Zealand vs Samoa Venue: McDonald Jones Stadium, Newcastle Kick-off: 8:05 pm AEDT on Saturday, 7 November 2026 Men’s semi-final: New Zealand vs Tonga Venue: McDonald Jones Stadium, Newcastle Kick-off: 5.45pm AEDT on Saturday, 7 November 2026 Limited […]

From 5am on Saturday 7 November, buses replace light rail services due to planned routine maintenance. Bus routes 11 and 13 will also run along Hunter and King St. Normal services will resume at 5pm on Saturday 7 November. Plan ahead at newcastletransport.info 

Today, female team members from across Newcastle Transport’s bus, ferry and light rail network, traded the usual driver seats for a ride on the ‘Pink Bus’, a staff-led initiative to book regular breast screens. Held each year during Breast Cancer Awareness Month, the Pink Bus encourages women in the team to have a mammogram every […]

The Rugby League World Cup is coming to Newcastle on Sunday 18 October. Fans heading to the match are encouraged to take advantage of convenient bus services operating to the venue. Women’s – New Zealand v Fiji Kick Off: 1:50pm  Men’s – Fiji v Cook Islands Kick Off: 4:05pm  Limited free stadium shuttles will commence […]