BEDTIME STORY: John Bradfield - The Man Who Built A City 11 June 2026

Before the Sydney Harbour Bridge became Australia's most recognisable landmark, it existed only in the imagination of one remarkable engineer.In this edition of the Nightline Bedtime Story, Cheralyn Darcey tells the fascinating story of Dr John Bradfield, the visionary engineer often called the father of modern Sydney. From his humble beginnings in Queensland to his determination to unite a divided harbour city, this is the story of the man whose ideas helped shape the Sydney we know today. Bradfield was the driving force behind the Sydney Harbour Bridge and the city's underground railway network, projects that transformed the way millions of Australians live and travel. Discover the setbacks, political battles, engineering challenges and extraordinary vision behind one of Australia's greatest achievements, and learn why Bradfield's legacy still stands strong nearly a century later. Catch up now and join Cheralyn for another journey into Australia's remarkable past.🌙 The Nightline Bedtime Story, written and read by Cheralyn Darcey airs every weeknight just after the 11pm news on The Nightline with Cheralyn Darcey, broadcasting from 2HD Newcastle across Australia on the Super Radio Network.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.