Episode Details

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 Colah, the M7 southbound at The Horsley Drive in Horsley Park, and the M4 eastbound approaching Church Street at Holroyd. Johnny urges motorists to slow down, merge safely and allow extra time for the morning commute. There is brighter news for public transport users, with Sydney Trains and Metro running normally for the fourth day in a row. Johnny celebrates the “glorious streak” for the rail network, giving commuters a smooth start on trains and metro services across the city.