Wake Up Sydney

Wake Up Sydney with Johnny Rocket starts Friday 13 November 2026 with a mild and unsettled morning across the city. Sydney CBD is around 19°C, heading for a top of 25°C with a shower or two expected, while Parramatta is forecast to reach 29°C and Bondi 24°C. Keep the umbrella close today.

Traffic is looking excellent for the Friday commute, with no current incidents reported across Sydney. The M4, M5 and Harbour crossings are all running smoothly as the city heads into peak hour.

Public transport is also running well, with Sydney Trains and Metro operating normally and no reported incidents. That makes it five clean days in a row for the network.

Johnny also looks ahead to a huge weekend around Sydney, featuring Khalid, Ashanti, Sydney Cellar Door at The Rocks, the Sydney International Poetry Festival, Robbie Williams, Joji, Kip Moore, Jay Shetty and the Greek Street Fair in Burwood.

Wake Up Sydney brings you a calm and easy start to Thursday, with mild, partly cloudy weather across the city and comfortable temperatures from the CBD to Parramatta and Bondi.

After yesterday’s rumble, no storms are expected today, making it a pleasant morning for the commute, the school run or a walk by the coast.

Roads are currently looking smooth with no reported traffic incidents, although the usual peak-hour delays may still appear later in the morning.

Public transport is also running well, with Sydney Trains and Metro operating normally and no reported delays or incidents.

Overall, it’s a relaxed start across Sydney, with clear roads, reliable trains and mild weather to help you get moving.

Wake Up Sydney with Johnny Rocket brings you the latest weather, traffic and train updates for Wednesday, 11 November 2026.

Sydney is in for a warm and unsettled day, with the CBD forecast to reach 26°C, Parramatta climbing to 29°C, and Bondi also heading for 26°C. Showers are expected across the city, with possible thunderstorms developing in western Sydney during the afternoon, so it is a good day to keep an umbrella close by.

On the roads, traffic is heavy in some areas. A two-car crash on the M4 eastbound at Eastern Creek has closed two of three lanes near Brabham Drive, while a multi-vehicle crash on the M5 westbound off-ramp at Marsh Street in Arncliffe has closed one lane. Drivers are urged to merge early, follow directions from crews, and allow extra travel time.

For public transport, Sydney Trains and Metro are running normally, with no reported incidents or delays, continuing a smooth week for commuters.

Johnny also reminds listeners to pause for a minute’s silence at 11am in honour of Remembrance Day.

Wake Up Sydney brings you the latest weather, traffic and transport update for Tuesday, 10 November 2026.

Sydney is in for a sunny day with clear skies across the city. The CBD starts at 13.7°C and is heading for a top of 25°C, while Parramatta will be warmer at 27°C. Bondi is looking pleasant with a top of 23°C.

On the roads, allow extra travel time this morning. A semi-trailer breakdown at Kellyville has closed the eastbound right-turn lane on Memorial Avenue approaching Windsor Road. At Lilyfield, a two-car crash on City West Link at Catherine Street is causing moderate eastbound delays, with southbound traffic on Catherine Street also affected.

The earlier motorcycle breakdown on the M5 at Moorebank has cleared, but westbound traffic is still heavy. At Razorback, a diesel spill on Picton Road near Menangle Road is slowing northbound traffic.

Public transport is running smoothly, with Sydney Trains and Metro operating normally and no reported incidents. With major events on tonight, including the Foo Fighters at Accor Stadium, consider taking the train, especially if you are heading to Sydney Olympic Park.

Wake Up Sydney starts your Monday, 9 November 2026, with a quick look at the city’s weather, roads and public transport.

Sydney is waking to mild spring conditions, with the CBD at 12.4°C and heading for a partly cloudy top of 21°C. Parramatta is also set for 21°C after a cool start of 13.6°C, while Bondi will be a little cooler, reaching 18°C with the chance of a morning shower.

On the roads, the key trouble spot is Beecroft, where a broken-down truck is affecting the M2 on-ramp to NorthConnex northbound. The breakdown lane is impacted, speeds are reduced to 40 km/h, and crews are on site.

For commuters, it is a smooth start on public transport. Sydney trains and metro services are running normally after weekend trackwork, with no major incidents, replacement buses or stopping changes reported.

Stay tuned to Wake Up Sydney for the latest weather, traffic and train updates to help you start the day informed.