Global commodities in precolonial Southern Africa: local concepts and global conversations

The article challenges the assumption that precolonial Southern Africa lacked internal long-distance trade by combining oral historical, archaeological, and scientific data. It identifies the exchange of commodities like iron hoes, copper ingots, and ostrich eggshell beads, highlighting the interconnectedness of Southern Africa through networks of production and exchange. The study emphasizes the role of local global commodities in societal transformations, suggesting that these commodities generated surplus and contributed to the rise of complex societies. The research underscores the importance of internal African trade networks, which were complemented but not replaced by Indian Ocean trade.

Business groups demand no tax hikes or spending cuts amid budget crisis

Business groups in Tasmania are urging the government not to cut spending or increase taxes amid a budget sustainability crisis. Economist Saul Eslake's report suggests tax hikes and spending cuts, but the Tasmanian Small Business Council and Civil Contractors Federation Tasmania oppose these measures, citing potential harm to small businesses and infrastructure projects. The Property Council supports stamp duty reform, while Finance Minister Nic Street criticizes the Tasmanian Labor Opposition for allegedly planning tax increases, which Labor denies. The Liberal government faces scrutiny for a record deficit in the 2023-24 budget.

Tasmanian election 2024: Labor promises money for landlords

Labor leader Rebecca White announced a plan to provide financial assistance to landlords for energy-efficient upgrades and pledged $5 million for public and social housing improvements. Labor's Dean Winter criticized the Liberal Party's candidate selection, highlighting controversial views and investigations. The Liberal Party, led by Premier Jeremy Rockliff, promised to halve public transport fares to ease cost-of-living pressures. Prominent Hobart councillor Louise Elliot left the Liberal Party to run as an independent, citing disagreements over rental property policies.

Tasmanian election 2024: Labor promises money for landlords

Labor leader Rebecca White announced financial support for landlords to make energy-efficient upgrades and pledged $5 million for public and social housing improvements. Labor criticized the Liberal Party's candidate selection and policies, with Dean Winter highlighting issues with several candidates. The Liberal Party promised $14 million to halve public transport fares to ease cost-of-living pressures. Prominent Hobart councillor Louise Elliot left the Liberal Party to run as an independent, citing disagreements over rental property policies.

Tasmanian election 2024: Labor promises money for landlords

Labor leader Rebecca White announced a plan to provide financial assistance to landlords for energy-efficient upgrades and pledged $5 million for public and social housing improvements. Labor MP Dean Winter criticized the Liberal Party's candidate selection, highlighting controversial views and investigations. The Liberal Party promised to halve public transport fares to ease cost-of-living pressures. Prominent Hobart councillor Louise Elliot left the Liberal Party to run as an independent, citing disagreements over rental property policies.

Tasmanian election 2024: Labor promises money for landlords

Labor leader Rebecca White announced financial support for landlords to make energy-efficient upgrades to rental properties and pledged $5 million for public and social housing improvements. Labor MP Dean Winter criticized the Liberal Party's candidate selection and policies, highlighting issues with candidates' views on vaccines and climate change. The Liberal Party promised to halve bus and ferry fares to ease cost-of-living pressures. Hobart councillor Louise Elliot left the Liberal Party to run as an independent, citing disagreements over rental property policies.

Tasmanian election 2024: Labor promises money for landlords

Labor leader Rebecca White announced plans to provide financial support for landlords to make energy-efficient upgrades to rental properties, alongside a $5 million pledge for public and social housing improvements. The Labor Party criticized the Liberal Party's candidate selection, highlighting controversial views and investigations. The Liberal Party, led by Premier Jeremy Rockliff, promised to halve bus and ferry fares to alleviate cost-of-living pressures. Prominent Hobart councillor Louise Elliot left the Liberal Party to run as an independent, citing disagreements over rental property policies.

Mercury Big Issues survey reveals Tasmanians are happy

The Mercury's Big Issues survey indicates that over 90% of Tasmanians report being happy, though job satisfaction has decreased since the pandemic. Support for the proposed AFL stadium at Macquarie has risen, while backing for the UTAS move and Mt Wellington cable car has declined. Opinions on the state government and Premier Jeremy Rockliff are mixed, with some praising his leadership and others criticizing the government's functionality and transparency. The survey remains open for further responses.

Tasmanian election 2024: Labor promises money for landlords

Labor leader Rebecca White announced financial support for landlords to make energy-efficient upgrades and pledged $5 million for public and social housing improvements. Labor MP Dean Winter criticized the Liberal Party's candidate selection, while the Liberal Party promised to halve bus and ferry fares to ease cost-of-living pressures. Prominent Hobart councillor Louise Elliot left the Liberal Party to run as an independent, citing disagreements over rental property policies.

Tasmanian election 2024: Labor promises money for landlords

Labor leader Rebecca White announced financial support for landlords to make energy-efficient upgrades to rental properties and pledged $5 million for public and social housing improvements. Labor MP Dean Winter criticized the Liberal Party's candidate selection, highlighting controversial views and investigations. The Liberal Party promised $14 million to halve bus and ferry fares to ease cost-of-living pressures. Hobart councillor Louise Elliot left the Liberal Party to run as an independent, citing disagreements over rental property policies.