Wake Up Sydney

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  1. 6d ago

    Sunny Start for Sydney

    Wake Up Sydney with Johnny Rocket starts Monday, 13 July 2026, with a crisp and sunny winter morning across the city. In today’s weather update, Sydney is set for bright skies and comfortable winter temperatures. The CBD begins at 11.2°C and is heading for a top of 20°C, Parramatta starts at 11°C with the same 20°C maximum, while Bondi Beach wakes to 12.1°C and is expected to reach 19°C. On the roads, it’s an unusually smooth Monday morning commute, with no current traffic incidents reported across Sydney. Drivers can enjoy clear conditions and steady movement right across the network. For train passengers, services are mostly running well following weekend trackwork. However, commuters on the South Coast Line should be aware of significant delays due to urgent signal repairs between Gerringong and Kiama. Passengers travelling between Bomaderry and Kiama are advised to allow up to 30 minutes of extra travel time. All up, it’s a bright, calm and mostly hassle-free start to the week in Sydney, with sunny skies, clear roads and only minor rail disruption for South Coast commuters.

  2. Jul 11

    Cold Sunday, Clear Roads

    Wake Up Sydney with Johnny Rocket eases into a cool and cosy Sunday morning, kicking off with a playful tale of an unexpected Bunnings haul before getting into everything Sydneysiders need to know to start the day. Weather: It’s a chilly, showery winter Sunday across Sydney, so rug up and keep an umbrella handy. The CBD starts at 10.7°C and is heading for a top of 17°C, Parramatta is sitting at 9.9°C with a top of 17°C, while Bondi begins at 11.9°C and reaches around 16°C. Early showers are expected across the city. Traffic: Good news on the roads — Sydney traffic is running smoothly with no current incidents reported. It’s shaping up as a cruisy morning for a relaxed Sunday drive, a brunch trip, or a winter wander around town. Trains and transport: Public transport will need extra planning today, with major weekend trackwork impacting several services. There are no trains on the City Circle or between Central and Wynyard, with passengers advised to use light rail or buses. Changes are also affecting the T1 North Shore and Western lines, parts of the Inner West, the T8 Airport and South Line, and there are no Sydney Metro services between Tallawong and Sydenham. Check your transport apps and allow extra travel time. Johnny also points listeners toward some Sunday highlights, including Lee Serle’s free Day Shapes performance and workshop at Sydney Fish Market, the ongoing Bondi Festival, and Christmas in July at The Rocks. While the roads are clear, the trains need a little strategy — but Sydney still has plenty of winter charm to enjoy.

  3. Jul 10

    Cool Morning and Train Delays

    Wake Up Sydney: Weather, Traffic and Trains On Wake Up Sydney for Saturday 11 July 2026, Johnny Rocket brings you a cool, bright winter morning update across Sydney. The CBD starts chilly at 8.3°C before warming to 19°C as cloud clears, while Parramatta wakes to a frosty 6.3°C with thick fog before reaching a sunny 18°C. Over at Bondi, it’s 10.1°C with improving skies and a top of 17°C. On the roads, it’s a smooth start to the weekend, with no current traffic incidents reported across Sydney. Drivers can expect excellent conditions for Saturday morning travel. Public transport is a different story, with major weekend train disruptions and trackwork affecting large parts of the network. The Blue Mountains Line is impacted by power supply issues at Lithgow, with no trains between Mount Victoria and Lithgow and replacement buses still being arranged. Planned trackwork is also affecting the City Circle, services between Central and Wynyard, the T1 North Shore and Western lines, T8 services, Inner West trains, and several South Coast and suburban services. Buses are replacing trains in multiple areas, with changed timetables across the network. Looking ahead to Sunday, Sydney Metro services will not run between Tallawong and Sydenham, with replacement buses operating only between Tallawong and Chatswood. Before heading out, listeners are urged to check transport apps, plan ahead, and allow extra travel time. Stay informed and start your weekend with Wake Up Sydney.

  4. Jul 9

    Cool Showers and Slow Roads

    Wake Up Sydney is here to start your Friday, 10 July 2026, with the latest on weather, traffic and trains across Sydney. Johnny Rocket brings you a cool and showery winter morning, with the Sydney CBD starting at 9°C and heading for a top of 17°C. Parramatta is sitting at 8.2°C, also reaching 17°C, while Bondi begins at 10.9°C with a top of 16°C. A shower or two is expected, so it’s a day to rug up and pack an umbrella. There’s some brighter news ahead for the weekend, with mostly sunny conditions forecast for Saturday and tops around 18–19°C across Sydney. On the roads, traffic is moving slower in a few key spots. A truck breakdown is affecting westbound traffic on Briens Road at Redbank Road in Northmead. In Yagoona, a bus and car crash is impacting eastbound traffic on the Hume Highway near Cooper Road, with emergency services on site. At Eastern Creek, a two-car crash on the M7 northbound just past the Great Western Highway has closed one lane and is causing heavy traffic. Public transport is looking excellent, with Sydney Trains and Metro operating normally across all lines for the fifth day in a row, with no incidents reported. Johnny wraps up by encouraging listeners to allow extra time on the roads, enjoy the smooth train services, and make the most of a cosy winter Friday in Sydney.

  5. Jul 8

    Cool Showers and Smooth Trains

    Wake Up Sydney — Thursday 9 July 2026 Start your winter Thursday with the latest Sydney weather, traffic and train updates. Today’s forecast is cool and showery across the city, with the Sydney CBD sitting around 11°C and heading for a top of 18°C. Parramatta can expect a shower or two with a top of 17°C, while Bondi is also set for showers and a high of 17°C. Keep a jacket close and don’t forget the umbrella. On the roads, Sydney traffic is looking mostly clear this morning, with just one key issue in North Parramatta. A car has broken down on James Ruse Drive southbound approaching Pennant Hills Road. The vehicle is in the median, but drivers are urged to slow down and take extra care through the area. For public transport commuters, it’s good news once again. Sydney Trains and Metro are operating normally across all lines, with no incidents reported. That makes it the fourth smooth morning in a row for the network. Johnny also highlights what’s happening around town, including the Christmas in July Festival kicking off at The Rocks tomorrow, and the ongoing Bondi Festival at the Pavilion and foreshore. Tune in to Wake Up Sydney for your essential morning briefing on weather, traffic, trains and what’s on across Sydney.

  6. Jul 7

    Cool and Smooth in Sydney

    Wake Up Sydney brings you a cosy winter update for Wednesday, 8 July 2026, as Johnny Rocket checks in on the latest weather, traffic and trains across Sydney. It’s a cool and showery July day across the city, with the Sydney CBD starting at 11.4°C and heading for a top of 18°C. Parramatta begins at 11.2°C with a top of 17°C, while Bondi Beach sits at 13.3°C, also reaching 17°C. Jackets and umbrellas are the order of the day as wet winter conditions move through Sydney. On the roads, Sydney is enjoying an unusually smooth morning commute, with no current traffic incidents reported across the city’s road network. Drivers are encouraged to make the most of the clear run, while taking extra care on slick and wet roads. Public transport is also running beautifully, with Sydney Trains and Metro operating normally across all lines. Even better, there are no reported incidents for the third day in a row, making it a strong morning for commuters relying on rail and metro services. Johnny also shares a few school holiday ideas, including the Children’s International Film Festival at The Ritz Cinema in Randwick, stargazing at Centennial Park, and the upcoming Bastille Festival around Circular Quay and The Rocks. It’s a cool, cosy and surprisingly smooth winter Wednesday in Sydney — perfect for rugging up, heading out carefully, and enjoying the city.

  7. Jul 6

    Wet Tuesday and Road Delays

    Wake Up Sydney brings you the latest weather, traffic and train updates for Tuesday, 7 July 2026, with Johnny Rocket guiding Sydney through a cool and showery winter morning. Across the city, it’s a chilly start with showers on the radar. The Sydney CBD is around 10.7°C, heading for a top of 18°C, while Parramatta begins at 10.6°C with a top of 17°C. Over at Bondi, it’s 12.3°C and heading for 17°C, with coastal showers expected. Jackets and umbrellas are definitely recommended. On the roads, commuters should allow extra time around Ermington, where a two-car crash at Stewart Street and Marsden Road has closed one westbound lane on Stewart Street, with southbound Marsden Road also closed. There are also delays on the M4 westbound at South Wentworthville after a multi-vehicle crash just past Cumberland Highway, with heavy traffic and a reduced speed limit of 40 km/h. There’s better news for public transport users, with Sydney Trains and Metro running normally across all lines and no incidents reported for the second day in a row. It’s a wet and wintry Tuesday across Sydney, with road delays to keep an eye on but a smooth run on the rail network.

  8. Jul 5

    Sydney Showers and Morning Traffic

    Wake Up Sydney with Johnny Rocket gets your Monday moving on 6 July 2026, with the latest on Sydney’s weather, traffic and trains. It’s a cool and showery start to the week across the city, with the Sydney CBD around 10.7°C and heading for a top of 17°C. Parramatta is set to reach 16°C, while Bondi will climb to about 17°C. Expect showers throughout the day, so keep your jacket handy and don’t forget the umbrella. On the roads, commuters are facing a busy morning. Major issues include a two-car crash closing Richmond Road at Berkshire Park, delays on James Ruse Drive at North Parramatta, a truck and motorcycle crash on the M7 near the M2, plus breakdowns impacting Fairford Road at Padstow and the Hume Highway at Villawood. Drivers should allow extra travel time and take care in the wet conditions. There’s better news for public transport users, with Sydney Trains and Metro running normally across all lines and no reported incidents this morning. Plus, Sydney stays lively with NAIDOC Week events, Bondi Festival activities, and Scott Bradlee’s Postmodern Jukebox performing tonight at the Sydney Opera House. Tune in to Wake Up Sydney for your essential start to the day — weather, roads, rail and what’s happening across the Harbour City.

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  • Creator
    Johnny Rocket
  • Years Active
    2023 - 2026
  • Episodes
    936
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