Wake Up Sydney

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.

Wake Up Sydney: Weather, Traffic and Trains

Sydney is waking up to a bright winter Thursday on 23 July 2026, with mostly sunny skies across the city. The CBD starts at 10°C and is heading for a top of 20°C, Parramatta begins a chilly 8°C before reaching 20°C, and Bondi is sitting at 12.1°C with a forecast high of 19°C.

On the roads, commuters are being urged to allow extra travel time. A multi-vehicle crash on the M4 Motorway eastbound at Prospect, below Clunies Ross Street, has closed one of three lanes and is causing heavy traffic. In Penrith, a van breakdown on Mulgoa Road northbound at Jamison Street has closed one of five lanes, with emergency services on site. Meanwhile, in Eastlakes, a car breakdown on Southern Cross Drive northbound above Wentworth Avenue has closed one of three lanes, with moderate traffic and merging required.

For public transport users, Sydney Trains and Metro services are running normally this morning, with no major delays or disruptions reported. Looking ahead to the weekend, buses will replace trains between Olympic Park and Lidcombe on Saturday 25 and Sunday 26 July, running approximately every 30 minutes. Travellers are encouraged to check transport apps and allow extra time.

Wake Up Sydney brings you the latest weather, traffic and train updates to help you start the day informed and on time.

Wake Up Sydney with Johnny Rocket kicks off Wednesday, 22 July 2026, with a clear look at the city’s weather, roads, and rail network.

Sydney is waking to a bright winter day, with mostly sunny skies across the city. The CBD starts at 9.2°C and is heading for a pleasant top of 21°C, while Parramatta begins cooler at 7.4°C before reaching 20°C. Over in Bondi, it’s a milder start at 11.4°C, also climbing to around 20°C.

On the roads, commuters are urged to allow extra time in a few spots. Delays are affecting the Princes Highway southbound at Farnell Avenue in Loftus after a two-car crash, with one lane impacted. There’s also a car breakdown on the M4 westbound past Cumberland Highway at Greystanes, plus lingering congestion near Rozelle following an earlier bus breakdown on the Western Distributor approaching the Anzac Bridge.

For public transport users, Sydney Trains and Metro are running normally, with no major disruptions reported. Looking ahead to the weekend, buses will replace trains between Olympic Park and Lidcombe on Saturday 25 and Sunday 26 July, running approximately every 30 minutes.

Tune in to Wake Up Sydney for your essential morning update on Sydney weather, traffic, and trains.

Wake Up Sydney with Johnny Rocket returns for Tuesday, 21 July 2026, with your quick morning briefing on Sydney weather, traffic and trains.

It’s a crisp, mostly sunny winter day across the Harbour City. The Sydney CBD starts at 8.6°C and heads for a pleasant 20°C, Parramatta begins at a chilly 6.1°C with a top of 20°C, and Bondi sits at 10.8°C on the way to 19°C.

On the roads, it’s excellent news for commuters, with no reported traffic incidents or major delays across Sydney at the time of the update.

Train passengers, however, should plan ahead. The Airport and South Line is experiencing delays due to vandalism to signalling equipment between Ingleburn and Minto, causing reduced speeds, longer waits, possible platform or stopping changes, and flow-on delays even after repairs are expected around 8:30am. The disruption is also affecting the Leppington and Inner West Line and the Liverpool and Inner West Line.

There are also delays on the North Shore Line, where urgent track repairs at Blacktown mean passengers should allow extra travel time, expect less frequent services, and be prepared to change trains. Johnny recommends checking your transport apps and building in a travel buffer before heading out.

Plus, Johnny highlights what’s happening around town, including community events in North Sydney, great whale-watching opportunities in the sunny weather, and upcoming waterfront chamber music at Barangaroo.