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Wake Up Sydney: Weather, Traffic and Trains

On Wake Up Sydney for Saturday 11 July 2026, Johnny Rocket brings you a cool, bright winter morning update across Sydney. The CBD starts chilly at 8.3°C before warming to 19°C as cloud clears, while Parramatta wakes to a frosty 6.3°C with thick fog before reaching a sunny 18°C. Over at Bondi, it’s 10.1°C with improving skies and a top of 17°C.

On the roads, it’s a smooth start to the weekend, with no current traffic incidents reported across Sydney. Drivers can expect excellent conditions for Saturday morning travel.

Public transport is a different story, with major weekend train disruptions and trackwork affecting large parts of the network. The Blue Mountains Line is impacted by power supply issues at Lithgow, with no trains between Mount Victoria and Lithgow and replacement buses still being arranged.

Planned trackwork is also affecting the City Circle, services between Central and Wynyard, the T1 North Shore and Western lines, T8 services, Inner West trains, and several South Coast and suburban services. Buses are replacing trains in multiple areas, with changed timetables across the network.

Looking ahead to Sunday, Sydney Metro services will not run between Tallawong and Sydenham, with replacement buses operating only between Tallawong and Chatswood.

Before heading out, listeners are urged to check transport apps, plan ahead, and allow extra travel time. Stay informed and start your weekend with Wake Up Sydney.

Wake Up Sydney is here to start your Friday, 10 July 2026, with the latest on weather, traffic and trains across Sydney.

Johnny Rocket brings you a cool and showery winter morning, with the Sydney CBD starting at 9°C and heading for a top of 17°C. Parramatta is sitting at 8.2°C, also reaching 17°C, while Bondi begins at 10.9°C with a top of 16°C. A shower or two is expected, so it’s a day to rug up and pack an umbrella.

There’s some brighter news ahead for the weekend, with mostly sunny conditions forecast for Saturday and tops around 18–19°C across Sydney.

On the roads, traffic is moving slower in a few key spots. A truck breakdown is affecting westbound traffic on Briens Road at Redbank Road in Northmead. In Yagoona, a bus and car crash is impacting eastbound traffic on the Hume Highway near Cooper Road, with emergency services on site. At Eastern Creek, a two-car crash on the M7 northbound just past the Great Western Highway has closed one lane and is causing heavy traffic.

Public transport is looking excellent, with Sydney Trains and Metro operating normally across all lines for the fifth day in a row, with no incidents reported.

Johnny wraps up by encouraging listeners to allow extra time on the roads, enjoy the smooth train services, and make the most of a cosy winter Friday in Sydney.

Wake Up Sydney — Thursday 9 July 2026

Start your winter Thursday with the latest Sydney weather, traffic and train updates. Today’s forecast is cool and showery across the city, with the Sydney CBD sitting around 11°C and heading for a top of 18°C. Parramatta can expect a shower or two with a top of 17°C, while Bondi is also set for showers and a high of 17°C. Keep a jacket close and don’t forget the umbrella.

On the roads, Sydney traffic is looking mostly clear this morning, with just one key issue in North Parramatta. A car has broken down on James Ruse Drive southbound approaching Pennant Hills Road. The vehicle is in the median, but drivers are urged to slow down and take extra care through the area.

For public transport commuters, it’s good news once again. Sydney Trains and Metro are operating normally across all lines, with no incidents reported. That makes it the fourth smooth morning in a row for the network.

Johnny also highlights what’s happening around town, including the Christmas in July Festival kicking off at The Rocks tomorrow, and the ongoing Bondi Festival at the Pavilion and foreshore.

Tune in to Wake Up Sydney for your essential morning briefing on weather, traffic, trains and what’s on across Sydney.

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 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.