PodcastsNewsWake Up Sydney

Wake Up Sydney

Johnny Rocket
Wake Up Sydney
Latest episode

933 episodes

  • Wake Up Sydney

    Cool and Smooth in Sydney

    07/07/2026 | 6 mins.
    Wake Up Sydney brings you a cosy winter update for Wednesday, 8 July 2026, as Johnny Rocket checks in on the latest weather, traffic and trains across Sydney.

    It’s a cool and showery July day across the city, with the Sydney CBD starting at 11.4°C and heading for a top of 18°C. Parramatta begins at 11.2°C with a top of 17°C, while Bondi Beach sits at 13.3°C, also reaching 17°C. Jackets and umbrellas are the order of the day as wet winter conditions move through Sydney.

    On the roads, Sydney is enjoying an unusually smooth morning commute, with no current traffic incidents reported across the city’s road network. Drivers are encouraged to make the most of the clear run, while taking extra care on slick and wet roads.

    Public transport is also running beautifully, with Sydney Trains and Metro operating normally across all lines. Even better, there are no reported incidents for the third day in a row, making it a strong morning for commuters relying on rail and metro services.

    Johnny also shares a few school holiday ideas, including the Children’s International Film Festival at The Ritz Cinema in Randwick, stargazing at Centennial Park, and the upcoming Bastille Festival around Circular Quay and The Rocks.

    It’s a cool, cosy and surprisingly smooth winter Wednesday in Sydney — perfect for rugging up, heading out carefully, and enjoying the city.
  • Wake Up Sydney

    Wet Tuesday and Road Delays

    06/07/2026 | 7 mins.
    Wake Up Sydney brings you the latest weather, traffic and train updates for Tuesday, 7 July 2026, with Johnny Rocket guiding Sydney through a cool and showery winter morning.

    Across the city, it’s a chilly start with showers on the radar. The Sydney CBD is around 10.7°C, heading for a top of 18°C, while Parramatta begins at 10.6°C with a top of 17°C. Over at Bondi, it’s 12.3°C and heading for 17°C, with coastal showers expected. Jackets and umbrellas are definitely recommended.

    On the roads, commuters should allow extra time around Ermington, where a two-car crash at Stewart Street and Marsden Road has closed one westbound lane on Stewart Street, with southbound Marsden Road also closed. There are also delays on the M4 westbound at South Wentworthville after a multi-vehicle crash just past Cumberland Highway, with heavy traffic and a reduced speed limit of 40 km/h.

    There’s better news for public transport users, with Sydney Trains and Metro running normally across all lines and no incidents reported for the second day in a row.

    It’s a wet and wintry Tuesday across Sydney, with road delays to keep an eye on but a smooth run on the rail network.
  • Wake Up Sydney

    Sydney Showers and Morning Traffic

    05/07/2026 | 7 mins.
    Wake Up Sydney with Johnny Rocket gets your Monday moving on 6 July 2026, with the latest on Sydney’s weather, traffic and trains.

    It’s a cool and showery start to the week across the city, with the Sydney CBD around 10.7°C and heading for a top of 17°C. Parramatta is set to reach 16°C, while Bondi will climb to about 17°C. Expect showers throughout the day, so keep your jacket handy and don’t forget the umbrella.

    On the roads, commuters are facing a busy morning. Major issues include a two-car crash closing Richmond Road at Berkshire Park, delays on James Ruse Drive at North Parramatta, a truck and motorcycle crash on the M7 near the M2, plus breakdowns impacting Fairford Road at Padstow and the Hume Highway at Villawood. Drivers should allow extra travel time and take care in the wet conditions.

    There’s better news for public transport users, with Sydney Trains and Metro running normally across all lines and no reported incidents this morning.

    Plus, Sydney stays lively with NAIDOC Week events, Bondi Festival activities, and Scott Bradlee’s Postmodern Jukebox performing tonight at the Sydney Opera House.

    Tune in to Wake Up Sydney for your essential start to the day — weather, roads, rail and what’s happening across the Harbour City.
  • Wake Up Sydney

    Cool Showers and Sunday Travel Changes

    04/07/2026 | 8 mins.
    Wake Up Sydney with Johnny Rocket eases you into a cool and showery Sunday across Sydney on 5 July 2026, with the latest on weather, traffic and train disruptions to help you plan your morning.

    The Sydney CBD is starting at 9.7°C and heading for a top of 16°C, while Parramatta begins at 8.5°C with the same expected high. Over in Bondi, it’s a milder 12.4°C, also reaching around 16°C, with showers forecast across the city.

    On the roads, it’s a smooth Sunday start with no major traffic incidents reported and quieter conditions across Sydney. Johnny reminds drivers to take extra care on wet roads and allow a little extra time where needed.

    Public transport is more affected, with buses replacing T8 services between Sydenham and Central, and buses also replacing trains between Sydenham, Central and Bondi Junction. T4 trains are running only between Waterfall or Cronulla and Sydenham, while South Coast Line services are on a changed timetable and starting or ending at Hurstville. Extra Sydney Metro services are running between Sydenham and Tallawong to support passengers, and Macdonaldtown Station is without power, affecting screens and Opal machines.

    Johnny also looks ahead to what’s happening around town, including NAIDOC Week events, the National Indigenous Art Fair at Barangaroo, a free NAIDOC open day at the Australian National Maritime Museum, and cosy winter activities across Sydney.
  • Wake Up Sydney

    Sunny Sydney Morning Travel Update

    03/07/2026 | 7 mins.
    Wake Up Sydney with Johnny Rocket brings you the latest on weather, traffic and trains across Sydney for Saturday, 4 July 2026.

    Sydney is waking to a bright and sunny winter morning, with clear conditions across the city. The CBD is starting at 12.5°C and heading for a top of 19°C, Parramatta is cooler at 10.5°C with a forecast high of 18°C, and Bondi is sitting at 12.8°C, reaching 17°C.

    On the roads, traffic is moving smoothly with no major incidents reported. Drivers are encouraged to take care and allow extra travel time around Moore Park this evening, with rugby crowds expected at Allianz Stadium.

    For train passengers, several weekend disruptions are in place, so checking transport apps before heading out is strongly advised. Services are altered between Liverpool, Lidcombe, Homebush and the City, with some reduced frequencies during the morning.

    Buses are replacing trains on parts of the T8 between Sydenham and Central, and on the T4 between Sydenham, Central and Bondi Junction throughout the weekend. South Coast Line passengers should watch for platform changes at Stanwell Park and Coalcliff, while Wombarra Station is dealing with a power outage affecting screens, lifts and Opal services.

    Sydney Metro is running extra services to help passengers move around the network. Tune in to Wake Up Sydney for your essential morning update before heading out.
More News podcasts
About Wake Up Sydney
Beat the crowds, outrun the rain.
Podcast website

Listen to Wake Up Sydney, The Rest Is Politics: Leading and many other podcasts from around the world with the radio.net app

Get the free radio.net app

  • Stations and podcasts to bookmark
  • Stream via Wi-Fi or Bluetooth
  • Supports Carplay & Android Auto
  • Many other app features
Wake Up Sydney: Podcasts in Family