Wake Up Sydney

Wake Up Sydney with Johnny Rocket brings you a cool, showery Sunday update after yesterday’s heat, with conditions easing across the city. The Sydney CBD starts around 15.4°C and is heading for a top of 18°C, while Parramatta and Bondi are both set to reach about 17°C. Showers are expected across the region, so keep the umbrella handy, grab a jumper, and make room for the indoor drying rack. On the roads, the major traffic alert is at Putty Road, Mellong, where the road is closed in both directions between Milbrodale and Wheeny Creek due to a car crash. Emerg...

Wake Up Sydney has your Saturday morning covered with the latest on weather, traffic and trains across Sydney for 26 September 2026. It’s shaping up to be a warm and mostly sunny day across the city. The Sydney CBD is starting at 16.8°C and heading for a top of 29°C, while Parramatta is set for a hot one, climbing from 15.9°C to 34°C. Bondi is sitting around 19°C with a top of 29°C, though winds are expected to pick up later in the day. If you’re heading outdoors or to the beach, pack sunscreen, water and secure any loose beach gear. On t...

Wake Up Sydney with Johnny Rocket brings you the latest weather, traffic and train updates for Friday, 25 September 2026, helping you start the day across Sydney informed and ready. It’s a warm, partly cloudy morning across the Harbour City, with the Sydney CBD starting at 16.4°C and heading for a top of 25°C. Parramatta is warming up to 29°C, while Bondi is set for a pleasant 25°C. Looking ahead, Saturday turns up the heat, with 30°C forecast for Sydney, 34°C for Parramatta and 29°C at Bondi. On the roads, commuters should allow extra time, with delays caused by a truck breakdown...

Wake Up Sydney – Thursday, 24 September 2026 Sydney starts the day cooler but brighter, with the drizzle easing and patches of blue sky returning across the city. In the CBD, it’s around 14°C with a forecast top of 24°C, while Parramatta begins at 16.1°C on the way to 25°C. Over in Bondi, it’s sitting at 14°C, heading for 22°C, with cloud expected to clear as the day goes on. Umbrellas can probably stay at home today, and after a grey stretch, sunglasses may finally be useful again. It’s shaping up to be a comfortable Thursday across Sydney, especially once the morning co...

Wake Up Sydney gets your Wednesday moving as Johnny Rocket brings you the essential weather, traffic and train updates for 23 September 2026. Sydney is waking to a cool, grey and showery morning, with showers possible across the metro area. The CBD starts at 15.3°C and is heading for a top of 22°C, Parramatta begins at 15.9°C with a forecast high of 21°C, while Bondi sits around 15.3°C and should reach 20°C. On the roads, the major traffic issue is at Strathfield South, where Punchbowl Road is closed in both directions near Victory Avenue following a crash that brought down power lines. Emerge...

Wake Up Sydney with Johnny Rocket gets you set for Tuesday, 22 September 2026, with a cool, grey and drizzly start across Sydney. Weather: It’s shaping up to be a cool, wet day with showers increasing across the city. The Sydney CBD is sitting around 16°C and heading for a top of 19°C, Parramatta starts near 14°C with a top of 18°C, and Bondi is around 16°C, also reaching 18°C. Don’t forget the umbrella, wear a few layers, and go for closed-in shoes if you’re heading out. Traffic: Drivers in the south should watch for delays at Engadine, where a car breakd...

Wake Up Sydney kicks off Monday, 21 September 2026, with Johnny Rocket bringing you the latest on Sydney’s weather, roads, and public transport. It’s a mild start across the city, with a warm and slightly unsettled day ahead. The Sydney CBD is sitting around 21.9°C on the way to 28°C, Parramatta starts at 19.1°C with a top of 29°C, while Bondi is already a warmer 25.3°C, heading for 26°C. A shower or two is possible, and Bondi is expected to become windy later, so keep an umbrella or light jacket handy. On the roads, commuters should watch for two breakdowns causing la...

Wake Up Sydney is your bright start to Sunday, 20 September 2026, as Johnny Rocket brings you the latest on weather, traffic and trains across Sydney. It’s shaping up to be a warm and sunny day, with the Sydney CBD starting at 16.1°C and heading for a top of 28°C. Parramatta is set to climb from 13.8°C to a hot 33°C, while Bondi begins at 18.3°C and also reaches 28°C. Don’t forget the sunscreen, hat and water if you’re heading outdoors. On the roads, drivers should watch for delays at Dural, where a van crash on New Line Road near Jenner...

Wake Up Sydney brings you the Saturday 19 September 2026 update, with a bright and sunny start across the city and warm spring weather setting up a great day outdoors. Sydney CBD is heading for 28°C, Parramatta for 30°C, and Bondi for 27°C — ideal beach and park conditions, but don’t forget sunscreen, a hat and plenty of water. On the roads, drivers should watch for delays at Ingleside, where a two-vehicle crash on Mona Vale Road at Manor Road is affecting traffic in all directions. Emergency services and a tow truck are on scene, so slow down, take care and follow directi...

Wake Up Sydney brings you your Friday morning update for 18 September 2026, with a bright and sunny start across Sydney. The CBD is waking up at 10.4°C and heading for a top of 23°C, while Parramatta warms from 9°C to 27°C and Bondi enjoys clear skies from 12°C to 22°C. Looking ahead, Saturday is set to be even warmer, with sunshine and tops of 28°C in the city, 30°C in the west, and 27°C at Bondi. On the roads, Sydney drivers are advised to take care this morning. A car breakdown on the M4 Motorway at Hill Road, Lidcombe has closed lane one...

Wake Up Sydney with Johnny Rocket starts Thursday 17 September 2026 with a crisp, partly cloudy morning across Sydney. The CBD is sitting around 10.3°C on the way to 19°C, Parramatta is at 10.6°C also heading for 19°C, while Bondi is a touch cooler, starting at 10.9°C with a top of 17°C. It may be spring, but it feels a little like autumn, so keep that jacket close. On the roads, Sydney drivers are facing a run of truck breakdowns causing delays and lane closures. Trouble spots include Briens Road near the Cumberland Highway at Northmead, the M1 Pacific Motorway northbound at Mount...

Wake Up Sydney: Weather, Traffic and Trains – Wednesday 16 September 2026 Good morning, Sydney. Today’s update brings a chilly, windy and partly cloudy start across the city, with the CBD and Parramatta sitting around 11.3°C and heading for tops of 17°C. Bondi is a touch warmer early at 12.1°C, but only expected to reach 16°C, so it’s definitely a jacket-and-scarf kind of day. On the roads, drivers should take care at Mascot following a cleared two-car crash on General Holmes Drive northbound near Foreshore Road, where merging is still required. The bigger concern is at Milperra, with a multi-vehicle crash on the M5...

Wake Up Sydney brings you the essential Tuesday morning update for 15 September 2026, covering the latest weather, traffic and train conditions across Sydney. Today is looking mostly sunny and mild, with the chance of a late shower. The CBD is set to reach 24°C, Parramatta 26°C, and Bondi 22°C — so it may be worth packing a small umbrella for the commute home. On the roads, Henry Lawson Drive at East Hills is closed in both directions between Harcourt Avenue and Monash Avenue following a crash, with diversions in place. In Greenacre, a breakdown is blocking one northbound lane on Stacey Street at th...

Wake Up Sydney – Monday 14 September 2026 Johnny Rocket gets your Monday moving with the latest on Sydney weather, traffic and trains. It’s a mild and partly cloudy start across the city, with the CBD sitting around 13.9°C and warming up to 26°C. Parramatta begins the day at 12.8°C on the way to 27°C, while Bondi is starting at 15.8°C with a top of 25°C. On the roads, the main issue is at Rozelle, where a bus breakdown on Victoria Road at Hancock Street has closed one of three outbound lanes. If you’re heading west, take it easy, merge carefully and allow a...

Wake Up Sydney: Weather, Traffic and Trains Johnny Rocket kicked off Sunday, 13 September 2026 on Wake Up Sydney with a bright and sunny outlook across the city. Sydney is in for a warm, beautiful day, with the CBD starting at 13.2°C and heading for a top of 23°C. Parramatta is warming up from 12.5°C to 26°C, while Bondi begins at 15°C and reaches a pleasant 22°C. It’s a perfect day for outdoor plans, so don’t forget the sunscreen and sunglasses. On the roads, it’s smooth sailing across Sydney this Sunday morning. There are no major incidents, breakdowns or delays repor...

Wake Up Sydney – Saturday 12 September 2026 It’s a smoky, hazy start across Sydney this morning, but clearer skies are on the way. The city is set for a sunny and mild afternoon, with the CBD warming from around 11°C to 21°C, Parramatta heading from 10°C to 23°C, and Bondi rising from 13°C to 20°C. Keep the sunnies handy by lunchtime, with a warmer feel expected into the early afternoon. On the roads, Parramatta Road is causing delays in both directions. At Homebush, a three-vehicle crash near Potts Street has closed two eastbound lanes, with emergency services on scene. At Auburn, a car brea...

Wake Up Sydney brings you the latest weather, traffic and trains update for Friday, 11 September 2026, helping you start the day across Sydney with everything you need to know. Sydney is waking to a mild and partly cloudy day. The CBD begins at around 12°C and is heading for a top of 20°C, while Parramatta starts near 11.5°C before also reaching 20°C. Over by the coast, Bondi is sitting at 13°C with a cooler top of 18°C. Looking ahead, Saturday is set to be warmer and clearer, particularly in western Sydney, with Parramatta forecast to climb to 23°C. On the roads, the mai...

Wake Up Sydney brings you the essentials for Thursday, 10 September 2026, with a cool and cloudy start across the city and a few trouble spots on the roads. In weather, Sydney is waking up to jumper conditions. The CBD is sitting around 11.2°C on the way to 18°C, Parramatta starts at 11.5°C with the same top of 18°C, while Bondi is a touch milder at 12°C, heading for 17°C with the chance of a morning shower. If you’re near the coast, it’s a good idea to keep a brolly handy. On the roads, delays are building in several key areas. A m...

Wake Up Sydney is back for Wednesday, 9 September 2026, with Johnny Rocket bringing you a breezy midweek update on the city’s weather, traffic and trains. Sydney is waking to partly cloudy skies, with winds expected to pick up later in the day. The CBD starts at 10.8°C on the way to 20°C, Parramatta begins at 9.7°C and also reaches 20°C, while Bondi sits at 12.2°C, heading for a top of 18°C with stronger coastal winds likely. Bring a jacket, and keep a firm grip on hats, hair and lightweight bags. On the roads, drivers travelling north from the south should take car...

Wake Up Sydney with Johnny Rocket brings you the latest weather, traffic and train updates for Tuesday, 8 September 2026. Sydney is waking to a cool, cloudy and mild morning, with possible showers around the city and coast. The CBD starts at 12.2°C on the way to 19°C, Parramatta sits at 12.1°C heading for 18°C, and Bondi begins at 13.4°C with a top of 18°C. Don’t forget a jumper and umbrella before heading out. On the roads, conditions are mostly smooth across Sydney, though drivers on the Northern Beaches should take care after a two-car crash on Barrenjoey Road at Old Barrenjo...

Wake Up Sydney: Monday Weather, Traffic and Trains Update Sydney wakes to a cool and showery start this Monday, 7 September 2026. The CBD is sitting at 13.8°C on the way to 22°C, Parramatta starts at 12.3°C heading for 24°C, and Bondi is at 15.5°C with a top of 21°C. Expect a shower or two across the city, with light winds turning gusty southerly later in the day. UV is moderate, strongest between about 9:20am and 2:20pm. On the roads, commuters should allow extra time through Darlinghurst, where a two-car crash in the Eastern Distributor tunnel southbound near the Bondi exit has closed...

Wake Up Sydney brings you the essential Sunday, 6 September 2026 Father’s Day update on weather, traffic and trains across Sydney. It’s a bright and sunny start to the day, with milder conditions following yesterday’s heat and wind. The Sydney CBD begins at 15.5°C and is heading for a top of 23°C, Parramatta starts at 15.3°C and also reaches 23°C, while Bondi is sitting at 16.3°C with a forecast top of 22°C. It’s ideal weather for harbour walks, picnics and Father’s Day outings. On the roads, drivers should watch for weather-related disruptions. In Guildford, a fallen tree and damaged powe...

Wake Up Sydney brings you the essential Saturday morning update for 5 September 2026, covering the latest weather, traffic and train conditions across Sydney. Sydney is waking to a hot and windy day, with partly cloudy skies across the city. The CBD is sitting around 17°C on the way to a top of 33°C, Parramatta starts cooler at about 12°C before reaching 32°C, and Bondi is near 19°C, also heading for 33°C. If you’re heading outdoors, remember the sunscreen, keep the water bottle handy and secure any picnic gear in the breeze. On the roads, the key delay is in Strathfield South, w...

Wake Up Sydney starts Friday, 4 September 2026, with Johnny Rocket bringing a bright and upbeat morning update across weather, traffic and trains in Sydney. Sydney is waking to a sunny and crisp start, with the CBD at 13.6°C on the way to 23°C, Parramatta beginning at 11.4°C and heading for 24°C, and Bondi sitting at 15°C with a top of 22°C. A light jacket is handy early, but conditions will warm up nicely by lunchtime. Looking ahead, Saturday is set to turn much hotter, windy and partly cloudy, reaching 31°C in the CBD and Parramatta, and 29°C at Bondi. On the roads, t...

Wake Up Sydney with Johnny Rocket gets your Thursday 3 September 2026 moving with a fresh look at Sydney weather, traffic and trains. It’s a bright spring start across the city, with mostly sunny conditions on the way. The Sydney CBD is around 20°C, heading for a top of 27°C, Parramatta is starting at 17.9°C and also reaching 27°C, while Bondi sits at 19.2°C with a forecast top of 25°C. On the roads, commuters are being warned of major delays after two crashes. A westbound car crash on the M5 at Moorebank near Moorebank Avenue has closed lane three, while a multi-ve...

Wake Up Sydney brings you the latest weather, traffic and train updates for Wednesday, 2 September 2026, with Johnny Rocket helping Sydney start the day informed and ready to go. It’s a bright early-spring morning across the city, with mostly sunny skies and warm conditions on the way. Expect tops of 27°C in the CBD and Parramatta, and 26°C at Bondi. If you’re heading outdoors, don’t forget the sunscreen, pop on a hat, and make the most of the beautiful spring weather. On the roads, several breakdowns are causing delays across key routes. A car has broken down on Windsor...

Wake Up Sydney: Spring Sunshine, Busy Roads & Smooth Trains On today’s episode of Wake Up Sydney, Johnny Rocket welcomes the first day of spring with a bright and sunny Tuesday forecast across Sydney. The CBD starts at 11.4°C and is heading for a pleasant top of 25°C, Parramatta begins at 9°C with a warm 27°C ahead, while Bondi is already sitting at 15.8°C and expected to reach 23°C. It’s a clear, blue-sky day across the city, and Johnny reminds listeners that with UV levels rising, it’s time to bring the sunscreen back into the daily routine. On the roads, t...

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...

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 c...

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 Sy...

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...

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 1...

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 southb...

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 Silver...

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 Centra...

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...

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...

Wake Up Sydney with Johnny Rocket brings you the latest weather, traffic and train updates for Friday 21 August 2026, helping Sydney start the day informed and prepared. Today is shaping up as a mild and showery day across the city before a brighter, sunnier weekend arrives. Sydney CBD is currently 16.7°C and heading for a top of 23°C with showers expected, while Parramatta is starting cooler at 13.6°C and reaching 22°C with a shower or two. Bondi is sitting at 17.3°C, with a forecast top of 21°C and showers along the coast. On the roads, the key issue is at Eastern Creek...

Wake Up Sydney – Thursday 20 August 2026 Johnny Rocket starts your Thursday with the latest Sydney weather, traffic, and train updates to help you plan the day ahead. It’s a crisp, partly cloudy morning across the city, with the Sydney CBD waking up to 11.8°C and heading for a top of 23°C. Parramatta starts cooler at 9.8°C, also reaching 23°C, while Bondi is already sitting at 13.8°C with a forecast high of 21°C. On the roads, drivers should watch for delays in Leichhardt, where a truck breakdown on Tebbutt Street at Hathern Street has closed southbound lanes. In Bexley, a two-car crash on F...

Wake Up Sydney brings you the latest weather, traffic and train updates for Wednesday, 19 August 2026, helping you start the day informed and prepared across Sydney. Today’s winter weather is looking fresh and partly cloudy, with some welcome sunshine on the way. The Sydney CBD begins at 10.9°C and is heading for a top of 20°C, Parramatta starts at 9.2°C with a high of 21°C, while Bondi is sitting at 13.4°C and expected to reach 18°C. On the roads, drivers should watch for delays in Eastwood, where a two-car crash on Blaxland Road just past First Avenue has closed one northbou...