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  1. 17h ago

    Sunny Sunday: Weather, Traffic and Trackwork

    Wake Up Sydney – Weather, Traffic and Trains Sun 21 June 2026 — Winter Solstice Start your Sunday with a quick, practical rundown of Sydney’s weather, roads and rail—so you can plan the day and get moving with confidence. Weather Sunny winter’s day across Sydney; current temperature around 10.3°C. Forecast tops near 20°C in the CBD, Parramatta and Bondi. Early sunset at 4:55 pm—plan those afternoon outings accordingly. Traffic Bass Hill: Crash on the Hume Highway at Hector St—two of three westbound lanes closed. Emergency services on scene. Merge carefully, allow extra time, or consider alternatives. Elsewhere, traffic is flowing well. Trains and Trackwork City Circle No trains around the Circle. Services operating Central–Wynyard only. For Circular Quay, St James or Museum, use light rail, local buses or walk. Metro No services Tallawong–Sydenham. Buses replace Metro between Tallawong–Chatswood only. For T1 North Shore Line connections, change at Hornsby, not Epping. T8 Airport & South Buses replace trains between Glenfield, Sydenham and Central via the Airport. From the Airport, change at Central (not Wolli Creek) for Eastern Suburbs, Illawarra or South Coast services. South Coast 2:30 am–12 noon: Buses replace trains between Bomaderry, Port Kembla and Wollongong. Trains continue Wollongong–Bondi Junction. The 2:39 am Kiama–Bondi Junction departs up to 20 minutes earlier Kiama–Coniston, then runs as normal from Wollongong. Inner West & Leppington Buses replace trains between Leppington and Glenfield. Penrith trains make an extra stop at Ashfield. Tip: Allow extra time and check the Transport app before you travel. Information is current at time of recording.

    7 min

  2. 1d ago

    Sunny Saturday, Smooth Roads, Weekend Trackwork

    Wake Up Sydney – Weather, Traffic and Trains Saturday 20 June 2026Mostly sunny and a mild winter day across Sydney. Cool morning start, layers off by midday, sunnies all day. Weather CBD: 13.5°C now, heading for 21°C Parramatta: 9.3°C → 21°C Bondi: 14.7°C → 20°C Traffic No current incidents; roads running smoothly. Trains and Metro — Weekend trackwork (allow extra time) City Circle: No trains around the Circle. Services run Central–Wynyard only. For Circular Quay, St James and Museum use light rail, local buses or walk. Metro: No services Tallawong–Sydenham. Buses replace Metro Tallawong–Chatswood only. T1 North Shore Line: change at Hornsby, not Epping. T8 Airport & South: Buses replace trains between Glenfield, Sydenham and Central via the Airport. From the Airport, change at Central (not Wolli Creek) for Eastern Suburbs or South Coast services. South Coast / T4 Illawarra: 3:00 am–11:30 am, buses replace trains between Dapto, Port Kembla, Waterfall and Sutherland. First Bondi Jct → South Coast at 10:13 am. First Wollongong → Kiama at 12:08 pm (arrives 12:52 pm). Leppington / Inner West / Cumberland: Buses replace trains Leppington–Glenfield. Macarthur trains not stopping at Ashfield; Penrith trains make an extra Ashfield stop. From 1 pm: Inner West services run to a changed timetable between Olympic Park and North Sydney. Quick tip: Give yourself extra time and check the Transport NSW app before you head out.

    6 min

  3. 2d ago

    Light Rain, Watch Mulgoa Rd, Trains On Time

    Wake Up Sydney – Weather, Traffic and Trains Friday 19 June 2026 Kickstart your Sydney morning with a crisp, fast briefing on today’s weather, the one traffic snag to watch, and how the trains and Metro are running. Weather A mild, slightly drizzly start at 18.7°C. - CBD: Heading to 21°C with a shower or two. - Parramatta: Around 20°C with a chance of a passing shower. - Bondi: Mild and breezy, top ~21°C. Weekend outlook: Saturday looks sunny with a top of 21°C. Traffic One issue only: timber on the road at Jamisontown on Mulgoa Rd at Glenbrook St, affecting southbound traffic. Slow down and allow extra time—crews are on the way. Trains Good news: Sydney Trains and Metro are operating normally with no incidents or delays. Stay safe, plan ahead, and tune in for your essential Sydney wake-up every weekday.

    5 min

  4. 3d ago

    Sunny Start, Road Delays, Trains On Time

    Wake Up Sydney – Weather, traffic and trains (Thu 18 June 2026) Kickstart your Thursday with a fast, reliable snapshot of Sydney’s skies, roads, and rails—everything you need to plan the morning right. Weather Mostly sunny across Sydney with a cool start turning mild by lunchtime—sunglasses all day. CBD: 12.6°C (feels 11.1) heading to 23°C Parramatta: 10.5°C to 23°C Bondi: 17.6°C to 22°C Traffic Clyde: Earlier breakdown cleared on Parramatta Rd eastbound at Wentworth St; residual heavy traffic—allow extra time. North Sydney: Broken-down bus on Warringah Fwy northbound before Gore Hill Fwy; use lane 2 to access Gore Hill; expect delays from the Harbour Bridge. Epping: Carlingford Rd westbound at Kent St; left lane closed due to a breakdown—merge with care. Trains Sydney Trains and Metro are operating normally—no incidents or delays. Press play for the full update in under five minutes and stride into the day with confidence.

    5 min

  5. 4d ago

    Wake Up Sydney: Mild Day, Road Delays and Train Updates

    Wake Up Sydney – Weather, Traffic and Trains Date: Wednesday, 17 June 2026 Weather: Mild and partly cloudy across Sydney. CBD is 13.8°C now with a top of 22°C; Parramatta 12.6°C now with a top of 21°C; Bondi 15.6°C now with a top of 21°C. Light layers recommended — cool this morning and evening, mild by midday. Traffic: M7, Colebee (northbound near Symonds Rd overpass) — truck–car crash; lane 2 of 2 closed; heavy traffic; emergency crews on scene — merge early and slow down. M4, Eastern Creek (eastbound approaching Wallgrove Rd) — two‑car crash on the shoulder; speed reduced to 40 km/h — drive with care. M5, Hammondville (eastbound approaching Heathcote Rd on‑ramp) — B‑double broken down in the breakdown lane; 40 km/h limit — expect delays. Greenacre, Juno Parade at Roberts Rd (eastbound) — broken‑down truck; lane 1 closed — allow extra time. Trains: Sydney Trains services are running normally. Sydney Metro services are operating, but there’s a real‑time data outage affecting apps and platform screens — follow platform announcements and board the next train that arrives. Plan ahead, give yourself a few extra minutes if you’re in the west or south‑west, and enjoy the mild midday conditions around the city.

    5 min

  6. 5d ago

    Sunny winter morning, traffic delays, trains on time

    Wake Up Sydney – Tue 16 June 2026: Kickstart your morning with a quick, essential briefing on today’s weather, traffic, and trains across Greater Sydney. Weather — Sunny, clear blue-sky winter day across the city. Chilly start, mild by the afternoon. Morning layers recommended; warmer by lunchtime. CBD: 12.1°C (feels like 10.1°C), rising to 22°C Parramatta: 10.1°C, rising to 22°C Bondi: 14.4°C, rising to 20°C Traffic — Key spots to watch this morning: M5 Motorway, Hammondville: Three-vehicle crash on the westbound off-ramp to Heathcote Rd. Crews on scene—expect delays and allow extra time. Darlinghurst, William St eastbound at Darlinghurst Rd: Broken-down truck—lane 1 and the left-turn lane are closed. Merge with care. Hume Motorway, Denham Court (northbound near Brooks Rd overpass): B-double breakdown in the breakdown lane. Heavy-vehicle tow attending—traffic is heavy. Trains — Sydney Trains and Metro are running normally with no incidents, delays, or replacement buses. A smooth run for your Tuesday commute. Hit play for the full rundown, stay safe on the roads, and have a great day in Sydney!

    7 min

  7. 6d ago

    Cool Monday: Showers, Road Delays, Trains Running Smooth

    Wake Up Sydney – Weather, Traffic and Trains (Mon 15 June 2026) Kick-start your Monday with a crisp snapshot of Sydney’s day ahead: cool winter temps, a few tricky spots on the roads, and smooth sailing on the rails. If you’re heading out early, keep an umbrella handy. Weather A cool, crisp winter’s day with a possible shower across the city—pack an umbrella. CBD: 16.1°C now, heading to 20°C; slight chance of a shower. Parramatta: 14°C to a top of 19°C; possible shower. Bondi: 17.9°C to 19°C; chance of a coastal shower. Traffic Horsley Park: The Horsley Drive westbound approaching Ferrers Rd — truck breakdown, left lane closed; heavy traffic. Merge early. Darlinghurst: Eastern Distributor southbound near Oxford St — car breakdown, 1 of 2 lanes closed; emergency services on scene. Merge in advance. Ingleburn: Hume Motorway southbound just past Williamson Rd — truck breakdown, left lane closed. Allow extra time. Trains and Metro All lines operating normally — no incidents, no replacement buses, and no scheduled maintenance. A smooth run after the weekend works. Heads-up It’s the final night of Vivid Sydney. Consider taking the train to Circular Quay or Wynyard to avoid traffic and parking pressure. Tune in for the full breakdown, live updates, and tips to make your Monday move.

    7 min

  8. Jun 13

    Drizzly Sunday, M4 Crash and Rail Buses

    Wake Up Sydney — Weather, Traffic and Trains (Sun 14 June 2026) A mild, drizzly winter Sunday across Sydney. Here’s your quick snapshot of the skies, roads and rails so you can plan the day with fewer surprises. Weather CBD: 16.9°C now, top of 21°C with passing showers. Pack an umbrella. Parramatta: 15°C to 20°C, showers. Bondi: 18.1°C to 20°C, showers moving in off the water. Traffic M4 Motorway, Auburn: Crash has the eastbound off-ramp to Silverwater Road closed. Emergency services on scene. Use the next exit to loop back, slow down, and expect delays approaching the off-ramp. Elsewhere: Roads generally light. Trains — final day of weekend maintenance T1 North Shore Line: Buses replace trains between Hornsby and Milsons Point. Use the metro between Chatswood, Crows Nest, Victoria Cross and the City. Late-night buses through to Wynyard tonight. T9 Northern Line: Trains running Berowra/Hornsby to Central, arriving platforms 1-14 only. For North Shore stations, change at Epping or Central for the metro, then connect via buses from Victoria Cross, Crows Nest or Chatswood. T1 Western Line: Changed timetable/stopping pattern. Richmond–Olympic Park services make extra stops at Harris Park and Granville; you may need to change at Parramatta or Granville. Penrith–Central services to platforms 1-14 only. South Coast Line: Buses replace trains between Bomaderry and Wollongong. Buses don’t match train timetables—take an earlier service to make connections. Plan ahead Check your trip and allow extra time.

    7 min
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    Johnny Rocket
  • Years Active
    2023 - 2026
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