Wake Up Sydney

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  1. 22 Aug

    Cool Sunday and Train Changes

    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.

  2. 21 Aug

    Sunny Skies and Train Changes

    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.

  3. 20 Aug

    Showers, M4 Delays and Train Changes

    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, where a truck breakdown is affecting the M4 Motorway westbound near the Brabham Drive underpass. The shoulder is impacted and the speed limit has been reduced to 40 km/h, so westbound drivers should allow extra travel time and take care near recovery crews. Elsewhere across Sydney, traffic is moving well. For public transport, it is the final day of Blue Mountains Line trackwork. Buses are replacing trains between Lithgow and Mount Victoria, with some buses towards Mount Victoria leaving up to 15 minutes earlier than the usual train timetable. Trains continue between Mount Victoria and Central on a changed timetable, and Bathurst services are also running to adjusted schedules. Passengers connecting with NSW TrainLink Regional Coaches at Lithgow should confirm departure times by calling 132 232. The rest of the Sydney train network is running smoothly. Tune in to Wake Up Sydney for your quick morning snapshot of Sydney’s weather, roads and trains.

  4. 19 Aug

    Sydney Weather and Travel Update

    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 Forest Road at Queen Victoria Street has closed westbound lanes, with traffic being diverted via Queen Victoria Street. Motorists are advised to allow extra travel time and follow directions from emergency services and Transport for NSW. For public transport users, Blue Mountains Line maintenance works continue through Friday 21 August. Buses are replacing trains between Lithgow and Mount Victoria, with some services towards Mount Victoria departing up to 15 minutes earlier than the usual train timetable. Trains are running between Mount Victoria and Central on a changed timetable, and Bathurst services are also affected. Elsewhere, the Sydney train network is running smoothly, making it a relatively steady morning for most commuters.

  5. 18 Aug

    Fresh Skies and Morning Delays

    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 northbound lane, with emergency services on site. In Homebush, a car breakdown on the M4 westbound at the tunnel exit has closed lane one of three, with speeds reduced to 40 km/h. For train commuters, Blue Mountains maintenance work continues until Friday, 21 August. Buses are replacing trains between Lithgow and Mount Victoria, with some services towards Mount Victoria leaving up to 15 minutes earlier than usual. Trains continue to run between Mount Victoria and Central on a changed timetable, and Bathurst services are operating to adjusted schedules. Across the rest of the Sydney train network, services are running smoothly. Tune in to Wake Up Sydney for your quick morning update on the city’s weather, roads and rail before you head out the door.

  6. 17 Aug

    Cool Drizzly Sydney Morning

    Wake Up Sydney for Tuesday 18 August 2026 has your essential morning update on weather, traffic and trains across Sydney. Johnny Rocket reports a cool and drizzly start to the day, with showers possible across the city. The Sydney CBD is beginning at 10.9°C and heading for a top of 20°C, Parramatta starts at 10°C with a forecast high of 19°C, while Bondi is sitting at 12.5°C and expected to reach 18°C with a shower or two. On the roads, traffic is mostly moving well, but drivers should take care around Lucas Heights, where a car crash on New Illawarra Road at Rutherford Avenue is affecting northbound traffic. Motorists are urged to slow down, stay alert and give emergency crews plenty of room. For public transport, Blue Mountains Line maintenance continues through to Friday 21 August. Buses are replacing trains between Lithgow and Mount Victoria, with some buses towards Mount Victoria leaving up to 15 minutes earlier than the regular train timetable. Trains are still running between Mount Victoria and Central on a changed timetable, and Bathurst services are operating to altered schedules. Passengers connecting with NSW TrainLink Regional Coaches at Lithgow should confirm their travel times by calling 132 232. Elsewhere, Sydney’s train network is running normally. Tune in to Wake Up Sydney for the latest updates to help you plan your day across Sydney and beyond.

  7. 16 Aug

    Showers and Smooth Roads

    Wake Up Sydney brings you the essential start to Monday, 17 August 2026, with the latest on weather, roads and trains across Sydney. Sydney is waking to a cool and showery morning, with the CBD starting at 12.2°C and heading for 19°C. Parramatta begins at 11.8°C with a top of 17°C, while Bondi sits at 14.4°C and is also expected to reach 17°C. Showers are likely throughout the day, so keep an umbrella handy. On the roads, it is a smooth run across Sydney, with no reported crashes, breakdowns or major delays affecting traffic this morning. For train commuters, most of the Sydney network is running normally. However, Blue Mountains passengers should plan ahead, with buses replacing trains between Lithgow and Mount Victoria from Monday through to Friday, 21 August, due to maintenance. Some buses towards Mount Victoria may leave up to 15 minutes earlier than the usual train timetable. Trains continue between Mount Victoria and Central on a changed timetable, while Bathurst services are also operating to altered times. Passengers connecting with NSW TrainLink Regional Coaches at Lithgow should confirm departure times by calling 132 232. Stay informed and start your day prepared with Wake Up Sydney.

  8. 15 Aug

    Showers and Train Changes in Sydney

    Wake Up Sydney brings you your Sunday morning update for 16 August 2026, covering the latest on weather, traffic and trains across Sydney. It’s a cool, grey and showery winter start across the city, with the CBD sitting at 11.1°C and heading for a top of 19°C. Parramatta starts at 10.7°C with a high of 17°C, while Bondi is milder at 15°C, also reaching 17°C. Keep an umbrella and jacket close, with showers expected throughout the day. On the roads, it’s a smooth start to Sunday with no traffic incidents reported across Sydney, making it an unusually easy morning for drivers. For public transport, major weekend trackwork is causing significant changes across the train network. Buses are replacing trains on parts of the Inner West, Western, Richmond, Blue Mountains, T4 Eastern Suburbs and Illawarra, and South Coast lines. Key changes include replacement buses between Ashfield and Central, Bathurst/Emu Plains/Richmond and Parramatta, and Central and Bondi Junction. South Coast services are mostly running only as far as Hurstville, where passengers will need to change for city services. The Airport Line is operating normally. If you’re catching trains today, check your trip before heading out and allow extra travel time.

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  • Creator
    Johnny Rocket
  • Years Active
    2023 - 2026
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    973
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