(AAP) - The federal government acknowledges some educational institutions are providing "sub-standard" service to foreign students but says the problem isn't widespread.

Victoria faces a greater threat than Black Saturday in the coming fire season,
according to a leaked report.

Australia netball coach Norma Plummer has shaken up the national squad by including
six rookies, selecting her new-look Diamonds on form rather than reputation.

A woman aged in her 80s is the seventh Queenslander with swine flu to die.
Queensland Health said the woman, who was considered to be in a group of people

Melbourne man Shane Kent faces up to 15 years jail after admitting membership of a
terrorist group and his involvement in preparing a terrorist act.

Wesfarmers Ltd says the turnaround of subsidiary Coles Group is on track and is set
to continue growing sales of its house brands at double-digit rates.

St Kilda are set to adopt a conservative approach towards big men Justin Koschitzke
and Michael Gardiner before the AFL finals.

Gold Coast co-captain Luke Bailey will line up in an unfamiliar back-row position
for Friday's NRL match against North Queensland.

Senior Liberal MPs have rallied behind federal Opposition Leader Malcolm Turnbull
who declares he can win the next election despite a collapse in his personal
popularity.

Victorian state Labor MP Theo Theophanous says it was his decision to quit politics
at the next state election after he was cleared of a rape charge.