Wake Up Sydney

Wake Up Sydney is here for Wednesday, 29 July 2026, with Johnny Rocket bringing you a crisp and mostly sunny winter morning update across Sydney.

Today’s weather is looking bright, with the Sydney CBD starting at 12.4°C and heading for a top of 18°C. Parramatta begins at 11.6°C with a forecast high of 18°C, while Bondi stays sunny with a top of 17°C.

On the roads, traffic is mostly moving well, but drivers on the M4 eastbound at Merrylands should take care due to a car breakdown just past the Coleman Street overpass. Lane one of four is closed, speeds are reduced to 40 km/h, and motorists are encouraged to merge early and allow extra travel time.

For public transport, it’s another smooth morning, with Sydney Trains and Metro running normally and no incidents reported across the network — marking a third straight day of reliable service.

Tune in to Wake Up Sydney for your essential morning snapshot of weather, traffic and trains across Sydney.

Wake Up Sydney is back for Tuesday, 28 July 2026, with Johnny Rocket bringing you a bright and crisp winter morning update across Sydney.

Today’s weather is clear, sunny and cool, with the CBD starting at 9.1°C and heading for a top of 21°C. Parramatta is waking up to a chilly 6.6°C before warming to 21°C, while Bondi begins at 11.5°C and is set to reach 20°C by the coast.

On the roads, drivers should watch for delays at Killarney Heights, where a truck crash on Warringah Road approaching Roseville Bridge has closed two southbound lanes. There are also delays at Sans Souci, with a broken-down bus affecting northbound traffic on Rocky Point Road near Wellington Street.

For commuters, there’s good news on public transport: Sydney Trains and Metro are running normally, with no incidents reported for the second working day in a row.

It’s shaping up to be a sunny, cool and mostly smooth Tuesday across Sydney, aside from a couple of road trouble spots to keep on your radar.

Wake Up Sydney starts the week with Johnny Rocket on Monday, 27 July 2026, bringing you the latest on Sydney’s weather, traffic and trains.

It’s a calm and mild winter morning across the city, with partly cloudy skies and comfortable conditions ahead. The CBD begins at 10.5°C and is heading for a top of 19°C, Parramatta starts cooler at 8.2°C with a forecast high of 19°C, while Bondi sits at 11.8°C and is expected to reach 17°C.

On the roads, traffic is looking unusually smooth for a Monday morning, with no current incidents reported across Sydney. Drivers are still encouraged to allow a little extra travel time as the week gets underway.

Public transport is also off to a strong start, with Sydney Trains and Metro services running normally and no reported incidents across the network.

Overall, it’s a bright, brisk and easy-going start to the week in Sydney, with pleasant winter weather, clear roads and reliable train services to help you get moving.

Wake Up Sydney brings you the latest on weather, traffic and trains for Saturday, 25 July 2026.

Sydney is waking to a crisp and sunny winter morning, with the CBD starting at 6.9°C and heading for a pleasant top of 20°C. Parramatta is cooler early at 4.3°C, also forecast to reach 20°C, while Bondi begins at a milder 9.9°C with a top of 19°C.

On the roads, traffic is mostly running smoothly across Sydney, though drivers should take care at Baulkham Hills, where a truck and car crash on Old Northern Road near Ackling Street is affecting both directions. Alternating stop-slow traffic conditions are in place, so allow extra time if you’re travelling through the area.

Public transport is facing a busier start, with delays on the Cumberland and Western lines due to urgent signal repairs near Quakers Hill, Schofields, Doonside and Rooty Hill. Further delays and gaps are expected on Leppington, Inner West, Liverpool and Inner West services following an earlier incident at Newtown.

Major weekend trackwork is also affecting Metro and train services, including Metro closures between Tallawong and Sydenham, replacement buses across several lines, one-way City Circle services, and altered timetables across parts of the network.

Before heading out, check your transport apps, plan ahead, and allow extra travel time. Stay informed and start your Saturday with Wake Up Sydney.

Wake Up Sydney is back with your Friday morning essentials for 24 July 2026, as Johnny Rocket kicks things off with his trademark energy before diving into a crisp winter update across Sydney.

It’s a clear and sunny day across the city, with chilly starts in the CBD, Parramatta and Bondi before temperatures climb into the mid-to-high teens. The weekend is looking bright too, with Saturday forecast to bring sunshine and a warmer top of 20°C in the city.

On the roads, traffic is causing the biggest headaches this morning, with multiple truck breakdowns affecting key routes including Camden Valley Way, James Ruse Drive, Woodville Road and Centenary Drive. While an earlier crash at Oatlands has cleared, heavy southbound traffic remains on James Ruse Drive.

For commuters, Sydney Trains and Metro are running normally, with no major delays reported. However, listeners should note that buses will replace trains between Olympic Park and Lidcombe over the weekend, operating approximately every 30 minutes.

Overall, it’s a sunny but chilly Friday in Sydney, with public transport running smoothly — though drivers should allow extra travel time due to several disruptions on the roads.