At this early stage, it's impossible to tell if this is the beginning to an end to the hell of Syria, or just another violent twist in a tortured story of missed opportunities and outright malevolence, writes Philip Williams.

THE Brisbane CBD project will include 2500 apartments.

The Abbott government will further tighten the rules allowing foreign investors to buy existing homes.

Rural estate on 20ha with huge garden, stables, ocean glimpses, soaring ceilings and guest cottage - yours for $5m.

At the crucial moment, the United Kingdom and the European Union both offered a warm shoulder and a kind word, but now it gets tough, writes Lisa Millar.