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A Human Right Watch report says Cambodian prime minister Hun Sen has become what it calls a "fully fledged military dictator," warning the country's human rights are in freefall.

The report investigates the extent of Hun Sen's personal control over the military and police.

Labor has promised to reverse reductions to penalty rates within 100 days of winning government.

It comes as the party tries to switch focus, after Labor leader Bill Shorten's so-called captain's call.

Prime Minister Malcolm Turnbull has welcomed Solomon Islands Prime Minister Rick Houenipwela on his first official visit to Australia.

An undersea internet cable to the Solomons that Australia has promised to fund and China's interests in the region were at the top agenda for the meeting between to the two leaders.

Migrants and refugees wanting to settle permanently in Australia would need to show they have a basic command of English under the latest federal government proposal.

Citizenship Minister Alan Tudge says he's concerned about increasing numbers of permanent residents having little or no English language skills.

New figures show close to one million people living in Australia can't speak basic English, as ....................... reports.

Prime Minister Malcolm Turnbull's personal income tax plan will go to the Senate on Monday.

But the plan goes to the Upper House without the full backing of Labor.

Qantas has given in to pressure from the Chinese government, and committed to acknowledge Taiwan as a Chinese territory.

The airline says the move brings it into line with the Australian government's so-called One China policy.

But the federal government says businesses shouldn't subjected to such political pressure.

Switzerland is not a country many people tip to win football's World Cup in Russia in June 2018.

The Swiss are in a tough group alongside five-time champion Brazil.

But some Swiss fans in Australia are suggesting underestimating the team would be a mistake. 

A few gathered in Sydney recently to look ahead to the World Cup and talk about what it means to be Swiss.

Prayer is one of the five pillars of Islam.

But practising Muslims often have trouble finding the time - and place - to pray.

Makeshift prayer rooms are emerging across Australia in a concerted community effort to help...

The health benefits of balance and strength training are well-known, particularly later in life. But now a new study suggests elderly people in aged-care facilities can be almost half as likely to fall if they use gym-based, strength-training equipment. The research supports calls for the federal government to begin funding such programs within the aged-care environment.

Next week, (April 16-20, 2018) representatives from 53 countries will descend on London for a meeting of Commonwealth nations. It will be a busy week for Prime Minister Malcolm Turnbull, who is also meeting with NATO and European Union officials. He hopes to open up new markets for Australian exports and strengthen Australia's security relationships in the Pacific.