Wake Up Sydney

Wake Up Sydney starts your Monday, 20 July 2026, with Johnny Rocket bringing you the latest on weather, traffic and trains across Sydney.

It’s a brisk but pleasant winter morning, with the Sydney CBD beginning at 11.6°C and heading for a partly cloudy top of 19°C. Parramatta is off to a chillier start at 9.2°C, also reaching 19°C, while Bondi is a little milder at 13.4°C with a forecast high of 18°C.

On the roads, traffic is mostly moving well, though drivers on the M4 Motorway at Clyde should take care. A car towing a trailer has broken down westbound on the upper viaduct, closing one of two lanes. Motorists are urged to slow down and give crews plenty of room.

Public transport is in good shape this morning, with Sydney Trains and Metro running normally after the weekend’s trackwork. There are no major delays or disruptions reported, setting up commuters for a smooth Monday morning run.

Tune in to Wake Up Sydney for your essential morning update and everything you need to know before heading out the door.

Wake Up Sydney brings you the latest weather, traffic and train updates for Sunday, 19 July 2026, as Sydney wakes to a mild and partly cloudy winter morning.

Across the city, conditions are looking comfortable for July. The CBD is starting at 12.3°C and heading for a top of 19°C, while Parramatta begins around 11°C before also reaching 19°C. Over by the coast, Bondi is milder at 15.1°C, with a forecast top of 18°C.

On the roads, traffic is mostly moving well across Sydney, but drivers are being warned about a serious crash at Wattamolla on Sir Bertram Stevens Drive near Bundeena Drive. The road is closed in both directions, emergency services are on scene, and motorists are urged to avoid the Royal National Park area.

For train and metro passengers, major weekend trackwork is affecting several lines. Sydney Metro services are not running between Tallawong and Sydenham, with replacement buses operating only between Tallawong and Chatswood. Buses are also replacing trains on parts of the T1 Western and Richmond Lines between Penrith, Richmond and Granville.

Blue Mountains Line services may run up to 45 minutes late, Bathurst services are operating to a changed timetable, and South Coast Line passengers should expect bus replacements between Bomaderry and Wollongong.

Listeners are advised to check transport apps before heading out and allow plenty of extra travel time. Stay informed and start your Sunday with Wake Up Sydney.

Wake Up Sydney with Johnny Rocket gets your Saturday started with the latest weather, traffic and public transport updates for 18 July 2026.

Sydney is waking to a cool, partly cloudy winter morning, with the CBD starting at 10.6°C and heading for a top of 19°C. Parramatta begins at 9.1°C, also warming to 19°C, while Bondi sits at 12.8°C with a forecast high of 18°C. Expect a crisp start before conditions turn pleasant through the day.

On the roads, it is a smooth start across Sydney, with no current traffic incidents reported and conditions looking excellent for drivers.

Public transport is the key watchpoint this weekend, with major trackwork affecting several services. Sydney Metro is not running between Tallawong and Sydenham, with replacement buses operating between Tallawong and Chatswood only. On the T1 Western and Richmond Lines, buses replace trains between Penrith, Richmond and Granville, while trains continue between Granville and the City. South Coast Line passengers will also need replacement buses between Bomaderry and Wollongong.

Johnny reminds listeners to check transport apps before heading out and to allow extra travel time for weekend journeys across Sydney and surrounding regions.

Wake Up Sydney brings you the latest weather, traffic and train updates for Friday, 17 July 2026, as Sydney starts the day cool, wet and wintry.

Across the city, showers are moving through on and off, with the CBD sitting around 12.6°C and heading for a top of 18°C. Parramatta and Bondi are also expecting wet conditions, with temperatures reaching around 17°C.

On the roads, it is a smooth start to the morning with no current traffic incidents reported across Sydney. However, drivers should plan ahead for heavier traffic around Moore Park later today, as the Sydney Swans take on the Adelaide Crows at the SCG.

For public transport users, Sydney’s train network is mostly running well, with one key disruption on the T1 Western Line. Buses are replacing trains between Richmond and Clarendon, so commuters should allow extra travel time and check the latest updates before heading out.

A wet weather alert is also in place, with passengers reminded to take extra care on slippery platforms and when boarding or leaving trains.

Stay informed and start your day prepared with Wake Up Sydney.

Wake Up Sydney with Johnny Rocket starts Monday, 13 July 2026, with a crisp and sunny winter morning across the city.

In today’s weather update, Sydney is set for bright skies and comfortable winter temperatures. The CBD begins at 11.2°C and is heading for a top of 20°C, Parramatta starts at 11°C with the same 20°C maximum, while Bondi Beach wakes to 12.1°C and is expected to reach 19°C.

On the roads, it’s an unusually smooth Monday morning commute, with no current traffic incidents reported across Sydney. Drivers can enjoy clear conditions and steady movement right across the network.

For train passengers, services are mostly running well following weekend trackwork. However, commuters on the South Coast Line should be aware of significant delays due to urgent signal repairs between Gerringong and Kiama. Passengers travelling between Bomaderry and Kiama are advised to allow up to 30 minutes of extra travel time.

All up, it’s a bright, calm and mostly hassle-free start to the week in Sydney, with sunny skies, clear roads and only minor rail disruption for South Coast commuters.