Episode Details

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 of four westbound. In Londonderry, George Street at Blacktown Road is closed northbound following a serious crash involving a truck and motorcycle, with emergency services on scene. Motorists should avoid the area and choose an alternative route where possible. For train passengers, urgent signal repairs at Minto on the Airport and South Line have now been completed. Services are returning to normal, but commuters should still allow extra travel time and check transport apps and station screens before travelling. Tune in to Wake Up Sydney for the latest on Sydney weather, traffic and trains to help you start the day informed and prepared.