For almost an hour, Mark Sackley's heart stopped beating, but thanks to some extraordinary luck and the expertise of medical professionals, he has made a remarkable recovery.

TODAY the father from Yass met the paramedics who helped save his life. Elizabeth Bryan #9News

#EXCLUSIVE : It's in the midst of a housing boom, and the Hills is also set to receive a park bonanza.

$100 million is being poured into the area to put greenery back into greenfields suburbs. Elizabeth Bryan #9News

Some Sydney councils are taking housing affordability into their own hands, offering up their own land to be converted into new apartments. Elizabeth Bryan #9News

If your council rates are creeping up, it's most likely because of your red garbage bin.

The Waste Services Levy has increased - and tonight mayors from two of Sydney's biggest councils are calling for the tax to be overhauled. Elizabeth Bryan #9News

One of our city's oldest homes in Liverpool is set to reopen its doors to the public with big plans for its future.

Elizabeth Bryan #9News

Penrith's Great River Walk is enjoyed by one point five million people every year and it's now set to be transformed.

The local council says building the so-called 'missing link' will make the walk safer for pedestrians, but some residents aren't happy.

Elizabeth Bryan #9News

Penrith is hoping to become a luxury destination, with the opening of its very first five star hotel.

Funded by the Panthers - it's just the beginning of a hotel boom in Western Sydney.

Elizabeth Bryan #9News

#EXCLUSIVE : Long overshadowed by its neighbour Parramatta, Merrylands is emerging as a new boom town.

The long awaited civic square will open this week, and development in the area is taking off. Elizabeth Bryan #9News

A boxing program run by Inner West police is keeping at risk youths in shape, in school, and out of trouble. Elizabeth Bryan #9News

The state government is considering all options - including ripping up a $250 million contract - to get bus services in Sydney's south back on track.

Commuters, school children and seniors are being left stranded - with up to 430 services cancelled every day. Elizabeth Bryan #9News

A battle is brewing in Lidcombe over plans to build a $5 million tip, in close proximity to the city centre.

While experts say the facility is needed, residents fear the quality of life in their area is about to be destroyed. Elizabeth Bryan #9News

The Matildas' World Cup hopes have suffered a major blow tonight, with Perth superstar striker Sam Kerr just ruled out of the first two games. Elizabeth Bryan Ashtyn Hiron #9News

For those who didn't get tickets to tonight's World Cup clash, fans can watch the Matildas take on Ireland at live sites across Sydney.

Elizabeth Bryan has the details. #9News

A skatepark 15 years in the making has finally been opened in Leichhardt. Elizabeth Bryan #9News

#EXCLUSIVE : It's been a refuge for locals for 64 summers.

But today it was last laps at the Canterbury Aquatic and Leisure Centre - with construction due to begin on a new $61 million pool. Elizabeth Bryan #9News

A young family's faith in humanity has been restored.

After losing tens of thousands of dollars to a tradie hired to replace their roof, dozens of workers who had heard about their predicament gave up their Saturday to finish the job. Elizabeth Bryan #9News

A $215 million plan to revitalise the heart of Cabramatta is being considered - but there are concerns surrounding building heights and how it will impact the area's multicultural character. Elizabeth Bryan #9News

A beloved community centre in the Inner West has been targeted by thieves six times in the past few months.

Volunteers say that food, cash, and electronics have been stolen, impacting their ability to help the most vulnerable. Elizabeth Bryan #9News

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Plans are being pushed through for an enormous new housing development south of Campbelltown.

But questions remain over infrastructure for the area, and koala protections. Elizabeth Bryan #9News

Personal trainers in Southern Sydney have just been hit with a big increase in fees to use public spaces. Elizabeth Bryan #9News