Unprecedented: Deputy Premier Vickie Chapman loses no confidence motion

Attorney-General Vickie Chapman has become the first lower house minister in South Australian history to lose a vote of no confidence, but the Deputy Premier is steadfastly refusing to stand down – a move that threatens to prompt an unprecedented constitutional crisis.

Appoint former PM Julia Gillard next SA Governor: MP

A crossbench MP is calling for former prime minister Julia Gillard to succeed Hieu Van Le as South Australia’s next Governor.

The Reserve Bank says the trade war is hurting global economic growth. Photo: supplied

US-China trade war threatens global economy: Reserve Bank

The trade war between the United States and China poses the single greatest threat to the global economy, the Reserve Bank governor has warned.

Economy quietly hints at positive news: RBA

Australia’s economy may have reached a “gentle turning point” on the back of lower interest rates and recent tax cuts, Reserve Bank of Australia Governor Philip Lowe says.

Bishop rules herself out of SA Governor role

SA Governor Hieu Van Le appears set to continue in the role beyond this year, with former Foreign Minister Julie Bishop ruling herself out of the job.