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Wake Up Sydney gets your Tuesday started with Johnny Rocket on 11 August 2026, bringing you the latest on Sydney’s weather, roads and trains.

It’s a bright and sunny winter morning across the city, with the CBD at 14.3°C and heading for a top of 21°C. Parramatta and Bondi are also enjoying clear skies, with daytime temperatures around 20°C.

On the roads, allow extra travel time around Concord West, where a two-car crash is affecting Homebush Bay Drive northbound just past Victoria Avenue. There’s also a crash at Berowra on the Pacific Highway northbound near Yallambee Road, with emergency crews on scene.

Public transport is running smoothly, with Sydney Trains and Metro operating normally and no incidents reported. Overall, it’s a sunny and steady Tuesday commute, with just a couple of road delays to keep an eye on.

Wake Up Sydney starts Monday, 10 August 2026, with Johnny Rocket bringing you the latest on Sydney’s weather, roads and rail network.

It’s a cooler, breezier winter morning across the city, with showers possible throughout the day. The Sydney CBD is sitting at 13.8°C on the way to 19°C, Parramatta starts at 12.9°C with a top of 18°C, while Bondi is waking up at 14.6°C and heading for 17°C with windy coastal conditions.

The morning drive is looking unusually smooth, with no current road incidents reported across Sydney. Traffic is moving well, with no crashes, breakdowns or major delays flagged.

Public transport is also off to a strong start, with Sydney Trains and Metro operating normally and no incidents reported. Weekend trackwork has wrapped up, leaving the network running cleanly for Monday commuters.

Tune in to Wake Up Sydney for a calm and clear start to the week, with everything you need to know before heading out the door.

Wake Up Sydney with Johnny Rocket brings you the latest weather, traffic and train updates for Sydney on Sunday, 9 August 2026.

Sydney is in for a mild but increasingly showery Sunday. The CBD starts at 9°C and climbs to 20°C, Parramatta begins at a chilly 6°C with a top of 19°C, while Bondi sits around 11.9°C and is expected to reach 18°C. Showers are set to build throughout the day, so keep an umbrella handy — especially if you’re heading to Bondi for City2Surf.

On the roads, traffic is mostly light, but there is one key incident to watch: a two-car crash at Riverwood on the M5 Motorway westbound off-ramp to Belmore Road. Crews are on site, and delays are likely in the area.

The biggest transport impact today is City2Surf, starting at 10am from Hyde Park and finishing at Bondi. Expect major road closures, detours and heavier movement through the CBD and eastern suburbs as runners and spectators make their way across the course.

For train passengers, weekend trackwork continues across the T1 Western, T2 Leppington and T3 Liverpool lines, with changed timetables and stopping patterns. Richmond services are running between Richmond and Liverpool only, with passengers needing to change at Parramatta. Other trips may require changes at Glenfield, Parramatta, Lidcombe, Cabramatta or Strathfield.

Buses are replacing trains between Olympic Park and Lidcombe, and the rear carriage on Tangara trains remains closed due to security measures. Johnny urges listeners to check transport apps, plan ahead and allow extra travel time.

Wake Up Sydney starts Saturday 8 August 2026 with Johnny Rocket bringing you a clear and practical update on Sydney weather, traffic and trains.

It’s another bright winter morning across the city, with mostly sunny skies continuing for a fourth straight day. The Sydney CBD begins at 9°C and heads for 19°C, Parramatta starts at 6.5°C with a top of 19°C, and Bondi sits at 10.7°C on the way to 17°C. In short: jacket weather early, sunshine by lunchtime.

On the roads, Sydney is looking excellent, with no current traffic incidents reported. If you’re driving this morning, conditions are running smoothly across the network.

Public transport is where extra planning is needed, with weekend trackwork affecting several train and Metro services. The T1 Western Line is running to a changed timetable, Richmond services are operating between Richmond and Liverpool only, and buses replace trains between Parramatta and Strathfield tonight from 9pm to 3am. Buses also replace trains between Olympic Park and Lidcombe all weekend.

There are also changed timetables on the T2 Leppington and T3 Liverpool lines, with some passengers needing to change at Glenfield, Parramatta, Lidcombe or Cabramatta. Sydney Metro services are not running between Tallawong and Sydenham from 4am to 9am, with replacement buses operating between Tallawong and Chatswood.

Johnny reminds listeners to check transport apps, allow extra travel time and plan ahead — especially if you’re travelling to Olympic Park this weekend.

Wake Up Sydney brings you your Friday morning update on weather, traffic and trains across Sydney, Australia.

It’s another crisp and sunny winter morning, with clear skies across the city. The Sydney CBD starts at 8.1°C and is heading for a top of 19°C, Parramatta is a chilly 4.8°C with a top of 19°C, while Bondi is sitting at 11°C and reaching 17°C. The sunshine is set to continue into Saturday, with mostly clear conditions and similar temperatures expected.

On the roads, traffic is mostly running smoothly, with one key issue to watch: delays on Windsor Road southbound in Baulkham Hills, just past the M2 Motorway, following a multiple-vehicle crash. The incident has been cleared, but congestion remains, so drivers heading toward the M2 should allow extra travel time.

For public transport, it’s a good morning across the network, with Sydney Trains and Metro running well. Commuters should note upcoming overnight ceiling works at Central Station, affecting the pedestrian tunnel between platforms 4 to 11 and the lower concourse from Sunday to Thursday nights. At Redfern, the Lawson Street exit closure was expected to finish by 4am, with alternative exits available via Gibbon Street, Marian Street and Little Eveleigh Street.

Start your day informed with Wake Up Sydney — your quick local snapshot of Sydney’s skies, streets and stations.

Wake Up Sydney brings you your essential morning update for Thursday, 6 August 2026, covering the latest weather, traffic and trains across Sydney.

It’s a bright and crisp winter morning, with sunny skies forecast across the city. The CBD starts at 8.4°C and climbs to 18°C, Parramatta wakes to a chilly 3.9°C before reaching 18°C, while Bondi begins at 10.4°C with a top of 17°C.

On the roads, commuters should prepare for delays, with breakdowns affecting Campbelltown, West Pennant Hills, Regentville and Macquarie Park. The biggest issue is in Arncliffe, where a two-car crash at Forest Road and Wolli Creek Road has closed Forest Road northbound and one southbound lane, causing heavy traffic. Drivers are advised to allow extra time and use alternate routes where possible.

For public transport users, it’s a smooth start to the day. Sydney Trains and Metro services are operating normally across the network, with no delays or incidents reported — making the train a strong option for the morning commute.

Wake Up Sydney: Weather, Traffic and Trains — Wednesday 5 August 2026

Start your Wednesday with Wake Up Sydney as we bring you the latest on the city’s weather, road conditions and public transport. It’s a bright and brisk winter morning across Sydney, with clear sunny skies on the way. The CBD begins at 7.3°C and is heading for a top of 19°C, Parramatta starts at a chilly 4°C before also reaching 19°C, while Bondi sits at 9.1°C with a forecast high of 18°C.

On the roads, drivers are being urged to take extra care, particularly in Sydney’s south-west and west. A B-double breakdown is affecting Camden Valley Way southbound at Catherine Field, while a car breakdown is causing delays on the Hume Highway northbound at Liverpool. There’s also a breakdown impacting the M4 westbound off-ramp to The Northern Road in South Penrith, and a two-car crash on the M7 northbound at Prestons has closed one lane.

For public transport users, it’s good news this morning. Sydney Trains and Metro services are running normally, with no reported delays or incidents. Overall, it’s a calm and sunny midweek start, with a few road disruptions to watch but a smooth run across the rail network.

Wake Up Sydney with Johnny Rocket brings you the essential weather, traffic and train update for Tuesday, 4 August 2026, as Sydney wakes to a bright and crisp winter morning.

Across the city, it’s a clear and sunny start, with the Sydney CBD beginning at 8.2°C and heading for a top of 19°C. Parramatta is colder early at 5.3°C, also reaching 19°C, while Bondi is sitting milder at 12.3°C with a forecast top of 18°C. It’s perfect weather for sunglasses, a beach walk, or simply enjoying a fresh winter start.

On the roads, the key issue is in Villawood, where a crash involving a bus and a car on Woodville Road near Kirrang Avenue has closed one of three southbound lanes. Traffic is heavy through the area, with emergency services, Transport for NSW and a tow truck on site. Drivers should allow extra travel time and take care.

For public transport, Sydney’s train network is running well overall, with no major delays reported, and the Metro is also operating smoothly. The main alert is at International Airport Station, where the lift between the concourse and platform two is out of service until 7 August. Passengers needing lift access should travel to Wolli Creek and catch a train back, with baggage handlers available to assist with luggage via the escalators.

Tune in to Wake Up Sydney for your quick, local snapshot of Sydney’s weather, roads and rail before you head out the door.

Wake Up Sydney brings you the essential start to Monday, 3 August 2026, with the latest on Sydney’s weather, roads and rail network.

It’s a bright but changeable winter morning across the city. The Sydney CBD is starting at around 9.8°C and heading for a pleasant top of 23°C, though a shower or two may arrive later. Parramatta is a little cooler at 8.3°C, also reaching 23°C, while Bondi begins the day at 13°C with a forecast top of 21°C. Keep the umbrella handy, just in case.

On the roads, commuters should prepare for delays in several key spots. A car breakdown on Victoria Road at West Ryde is causing heavy eastbound traffic approaching Bowden Street. At Hunters Hill, a three-car crash on the Church Street on-ramp to Burns Bay Road northbound is affecting traffic flow. In Strathfield, a car and motorcycle crash on Parramatta Road at George Street has closed one eastbound lane.

There are also disruptions around Mascot, where a breakdown on the Southern Cross Drive off-ramp to Botany Road may impact airport-bound traffic, while Kingsgrove is dealing with a truck breakdown on Stoney Creek Road, with lanes closed in both directions.

For public transport users, there are significant delays on the Airport and South Line due to urgent track repairs between Tempe and Sydenham. Some trains are being diverted via the Airport Line, stopping at Revesby and Central. Passengers are advised to allow extra travel time, listen for announcements, check station screens and consider changing at Central or using Metro services where available.

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Wake Up Sydney brings you the latest weather, traffic and train updates for Sunday, 2 August 2026.

Sydney is waking to a bright and mostly sunny winter morning, with the CBD starting at 9.2°C and heading for a top of 20°C. Parramatta is a chilly 6.2°C before warming to 20°C, while Bondi begins at 11.7°C with a forecast high of 18°C.

On the roads, traffic is generally quiet across the city, but drivers in the south should take care following a two-car crash at Forest Road and Wolli Creek Road in Arncliffe. The incident is affecting both directions, with emergency services and Transport for NSW on site. Allow extra travel time and slow down through the area.

For train passengers, it’s a morning to check your journey before leaving home. Extensive planned weekend maintenance is affecting Sydney Trains, with buses replacing some services between Strathfield and Ashfield, and between Cabramatta and Granville during the morning. Several services on the T1 Western Line, Richmond, Schofields, Liverpool, Leppington and Olympic Park routes are running to changed timetables, with some reduced frequencies and required changes at Lidcombe, Granville or Parramatta.

There are also altered services around Hurstville and Sutherland, and all trains at Cowan and Hawkesbury River are using platform one during the morning. No Metro incidents have been reported.

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