Wake Up Sydney

Wake Up Sydney with Johnny Rocket is here to brighten your Monday morning as Sydney steps into the final day of winter on 31 August 2026. Today’s update brings you the latest on the city’s weather, traffic and trains, helping you plan your commute and start the day with confidence.

Sydney is waking to a cool but pleasant morning, with clouds expected to clear through the day. The CBD is sitting around 10.5°C before climbing to a top of 21°C, while Parramatta starts at 8.8°C and heads for a mostly sunny 23°C. Over at Bondi, it’s beginning at 12.5°C, with a top of 20°C as conditions brighten. Don’t forget the sunscreen around the middle of the day, with UV levels reaching moderate.

On the roads, Johnny has two key incidents to keep in mind. At Kurrajong Heights, a truck breakdown on Bells Line of Road near Pinedale Place is impacting both directions, with alternating stop-slow traffic control in place. Meanwhile, at Kings Langley, a two-car crash on Sunnyholt Road just past Vardys Road has closed one northbound lane, with emergency services attending the scene.

For train travellers, it’s a relatively smooth start to the week, with no major disruptions reported across the Sydney network. Passengers are advised to take extra care at stations including Bexley North, Kingsgrove and Lisarow, where some platform-edge warning tactiles are missing while repairs are organised.

All in all, it’s a crisp, clearing and cautiously optimistic Monday across Sydney — trains are running well, the weather is improving, and there are just a couple of road delays to factor into your morning commute. Tune in to Wake Up Sydney for the essentials before you head out the door.

Wake Up Sydney brings you the latest on weather, traffic and trains for Sydney this late-August Sunday.

Expect a mostly sunny day across Sydney, with the CBD starting at 10.2°C and climbing to 21°C. Parramatta warms from 8.9°C to a top of 22°C as cloud clears, while Bondi is set to reach 19°C.

On the roads, conditions are mostly incident-free, but the TCS Sydney Marathon is the major travel factor today, with more than 40,000 runners finishing at the Opera House. Expect major closures around Moore Park, Centennial Park, Surry Hills and the eastern CBD. Centennial Park roads and vehicle gates are closed all day, while Driver Avenue and Anzac Parade are closed from about 5am to 3:30pm. Public transport is strongly recommended.

For train passengers, check before you travel due to ongoing trackwork. T1 Western and Richmond Line services are running to changed timetables, Inner West trains are not running, and T1/T9 services are making extra stops between Lidcombe and Central. Leppington services are running via Regents Park to Lidcombe, with changes needed for onward travel.

There are also Blue Mountains Line changes, with buses replacing trains between Mount Victoria and Lithgow from 11am to 1:30pm. All Helensburgh and Otford trains leave from platform one until 1:40pm. Metro services are running between Chatswood and the city as an alternative.

Stay informed, plan ahead, and start your Sunday with Wake Up Sydney.

Wake Up Sydney with Johnny Rocket brings you the latest weather, traffic and transport update for Saturday, 29 August 2026.

Sydney is waking to a pleasant partly cloudy late-winter day. The CBD starts at 11.5°C and is heading for a top of 19°C, Parramatta begins at 10.1°C with a high of 20°C, while Bondi is sitting at 13.9°C and expected to reach 17°C.

On the roads, conditions are looking excellent with no current incidents reported. Drivers heading into the city should take care around Macquarie Street, Circular Quay and the Opera House, where closures and extra pedestrian activity are expected for the TCS Sydney Mini Marathon between 7am and 10am.

Public transport is the key watchpoint this weekend, with major Sydney Trains trackwork affecting multiple lines. Changed services, replacement buses or altered timetables are in place across the T1 Western, T1 North Shore, T9 Northern, Central Coast and Newcastle, Blue Mountains and Inner West lines.

Before heading out, listeners are urged to check transport apps, allow extra travel time, and use Metro services where possible. Stay informed and start your Saturday smoothly with Wake Up Sydney.

Wake Up Sydney with Johnny Rocket gets your Friday, 28 August 2026 started with the latest on Sydney weather, traffic and trains.

It’s a sunny finish to the week across the Harbour City, with the CBD starting at 10.5°C and heading for a mostly sunny top of 20°C. Parramatta is sitting at 9.4°C on the way to 21°C, while Bondi is waking up at 12.2°C with sunshine and a high of 19°C. Saturday is also shaping up nicely, partly cloudy with tops around 19–20°C.

On the roads, the key traffic issue is in Pymble, where a crash on Ryde Road approaching the Pacific Highway has closed the eastbound off-ramp. Delays are building, with light vehicles advised to continue on Ryde Road to Mona Vale Road, then use Telegraph Road back to the Pacific Highway. Emergency services and Transport for NSW are on site, so allow extra travel time.

For public transport commuters, it’s good news: Sydney Trains and Metro services are operating normally, with no incidents reported and a smooth Friday morning run across the network.

Tune in to Wake Up Sydney for your quick, local morning update on the weather, roads and public transport across Sydney.

Wake Up Sydney has your Thursday morning essentials for 27 August 2026, covering the latest weather, traffic and trains across Sydney.

It’s a cool and cloudy late-winter start, with the CBD around 12.7°C and heading for a top of 19°C. Parramatta, Bondi and the wider city are all in jumper-and-jacket territory, with no showers expected.

On the roads, allow extra time with delays in Pymble, Castle Hill, West Ryde and Silverwater, including a semi-trailer breakdown, spillage, downed wires and a car breakdown affecting key routes.

For train commuters, the main concern is the Airport and South Line, where delays of up to 15 minutes are expected due to a vehicle near the track at Macquarie Fields. Services are still running, but stopping patterns may change.

Tune in to Wake Up Sydney for a quick, clear update to help you plan your morning commute across Sydney.

Wake Up Sydney with Johnny Rocket brings you the essential Wednesday morning update for 26 August 2026, covering weather, roads and public transport across Sydney.

It’s a cool, showery hump day, with the CBD and Parramatta sitting around 14.9°C and both heading for tops of 19°C. Parramatta may see some early fog before showers arrive, while Bondi starts a little warmer at 16.5°C, reaching 18°C with wet weather also expected. In short: bring the umbrella, coat and coffee.

On the roads, the key traffic issue is in Liverpool, where a two-car crash on Copeland Street at Moore Street has closed one southbound lane. Transport for NSW is on site, and drivers are urged to slow down, give crews room and allow extra travel time.

For commuters, there’s good news: Sydney Trains and Metro are running normally, with no reported incidents or delays. Johnny calls it a rare wet Wednesday win, with the trains “behaving like absolute angels.”

Wake Up Sydney brings you the latest on weather, traffic and trains across Sydney this Tuesday morning.

Expect a cool, cloudy and showery day across the city, with a very high chance of rain from late morning. The Sydney CBD is around 17.5°C on the way to 22°C, Parramatta is starting cooler at 14.7°C with a top of 21°C, and Bondi is sitting near 17.7°C, reaching 20°C. Keep the umbrella handy.

On the roads, delays are possible in Kingsford after a crash involving a car and pedestrian on Anzac Parade at Botany Street, where one northbound lane is closed. In Silverwater, a broken-down truck on Silverwater Road at Egerton Street has closed one southbound lane. Drivers should slow down, allow extra time and take care near emergency crews.

Train commuters are facing major disruption, especially on the T1 North Shore Line, due to urgent overhead wiring repairs at Chatswood, expected to continue until around 11am. Replacement buses are limited between Gordon and Chatswood, with a rail shuttle running between Hornsby and Gordon. Passengers should allow up to 45 minutes extra travel time.

There are also service changes on the T1 Western Line, T9 Northern Line, and Central Coast & Newcastle Line, with some trains diverted via Epping and Strathfield. No city-bound trains are running from Artarmon, St Leonards, Wollstonecraft or Waverton, so commuters are encouraged to use the Sydney Metro where possible.

At Central Station, some T1 Western Line services are leaving from different platforms, so check station screens before boarding. Also, the lift between the concourse and Platform 1 at International Airport Station is out of service until Friday 6 November; passengers needing lift access should travel via Domestic Airport Station and return to International on Platform 2.

Wake Up Sydney: Monday, 24 August 2026

Start your Monday with Wake Up Sydney and the latest on weather, traffic and trains across Sydney. It’s a bright and sunny start to the week, with the Sydney CBD at 12.9°C and heading for a top of 22°C. Parramatta is cooler this morning at 9.5°C, warming up to 24°C, while Bondi is already sitting at 15°C with a sunny top of 21°C expected.

On the roads, it’s smooth travelling across Sydney this morning, with no major incidents, breakdowns or delays currently reported.

For train commuters, most services are running as normal. However, the Central Coast and Newcastle Line is facing significant delays due to earlier urgent track repairs at Cowan. Passengers on that line should check transport apps and station screens, and allow extra travel time.

Tune in to Wake Up Sydney for your essential morning update before you head out the door.

Wake Up Sydney brings you the latest on weather, traffic and trains for Sunday 23 August 2026.

It’s a cool and slightly showery Sunday across Sydney, with the CBD starting at 12.7°C and heading for a top of 20°C. Parramatta is beginning at 11.6°C with a forecast high of 19°C, while Bondi is sitting at 13.7°C and expected to reach 18°C. With a shower or two on the way, it’s shaping up as more of a markets, cafés and raincoat kind of day than a beach day.

On the roads, conditions are looking unusually clear, with no major incidents, breakdowns or delays reported across Sydney’s traffic network.

The biggest travel issue today is on public transport, with extensive weekend trackwork affecting multiple train lines. Buses are replacing trains on parts of the T1 North Shore Line between Berowra and Gordon, and on services between Newcastle Interchange and Gordon, impacting Hunter, T9 Northern and Central Coast & Newcastle services.

Further changes are in place between Hornsby and Strathfield, Olympic Park and Lidcombe, and on parts of the South Coast Line between Bomaderry, Port Kembla and Wollongong until late morning. Richmond, Blue Mountains, Leppington, Inner West, Cronulla, Waterfall, Bondi Junction and City Circle services are also seeing changed timetables or stopping patterns.

Listeners are encouraged to check transport apps before leaving, allow extra travel time, and use the metro between Epping and the City where possible.

Wake Up Sydney brings you the essentials for Saturday, 22 August 2026 — with a bright and sunny start across the city, smooth roads, and major train changes to keep on your radar.

Sydney is waking under clear skies, with the CBD starting at 11.4°C and heading for a pleasant 22°C. Parramatta is crisp at 8.9°C, also reaching 22°C, while Bondi is milder at 14.2°C with a coastal top of 21°C.

On the roads, it’s an unusually smooth run across Sydney, with no major incidents, breakdowns, or delays reported this morning.

The biggest travel impact is on public transport, with extensive planned trackwork across the weekend. Buses are replacing trains on sections of the South Coast, T4 Illawarra, T1 North Shore, Central Coast and Newcastle, T9 Northern, and Olympic Park lines. Western, Blue Mountains, Leppington, and Inner West services are also running to altered timetables or stopping patterns.

If you’re heading out — especially toward Olympic Park for major events — check your transport app before leaving and allow extra travel time.