Members of the Legalise Marijuana Party introduced a bill simultaneously in New South Wales, Victoria, and Western Australia. This coordinated effort aims to legalize marijuana for personal use. About the
Proposed reforms by a Member of Parliament would provide protection against DUI charges for New South Wales drivers who are using medicinal cannabis.
Under recently proposed legislation by upper house MP Jeremy Buckingham, drivers in New South Wales who utilize Medicinal Cannabis and test positive in a roadside drug screening would be exempt
Legalize Cannabis Launches a Coordinated Campaign for Personal Marijuana Use in Three Australian States.
The proposed legislation from the party will be implemented in Victoria, New South Wales (NSW), and Western Australia (WA), enabling adults to legally possess and cultivate limited amounts of the
“Regulate it”: Minns previously advocated for the legalization of cannabis in New South Wales (NSW).
While in opposition, Chris Minns, the Premier of New South Wales (NSW), fervently campaigned for the legalization of cannabis. He argued that ending the prohibition on the drug would lead
A new clinical trial is utilizing cannabis to treat chronic pain induced by spinal cord injuries
Researchers at the University of Sydney have received a $1.7 million grant from NSW Health to study a potential new treatment for chronic pain, a condition that often affects individuals
NSW Greens MP to Propose New Bill for Cannabis and Driving
MP Cate Faehrmann, a member of the New South Wales Greens, is to introduce a new cannabis driving bill to parliament’s Upper House within the next two weeks.
$500,000 Worth of Cannabis Found by Police In NSW
Police in the Hume Police District in New South Wales, Australia has seized $500,000 worth of cannabis from an unoccupied building. Over 5kg of cannabis leaf was found.
University of Sydney Research Shows How Cannabis Can Treat Epilepsy
New research from the University of Sydney has been done to discover the ways in which cannabis may help to treat those suffering from epilepsy, using the acidic cannabinoids found in the cannabis plant.
Australian Company Cann Pharmaceutical Propose Cannabis Project Near Tamworth, NSW
A large proposed medical cannabis project over a 108-hectare site near Tamworth in New South Wales is now in the public comment phase.
CBD Oil Trial at Southern Cross University
A trial by Southern Cross University has begun, investigating if a low-dose botanical CBD soft gel will help people in getting better sleep. The trial will start with 18-65 year olds who have trouble sleeping.
New Cannabis Legalisation Petition for Covid Recovery in NSW
A new petition is now on the state parliament’s website for New South Wales, Australia, challenging that the NSW government legalise the personal use of cannabis.
Australian Cannabis Company Cannim Exports Jamaican Grown Weed to Germany
Sydney-based cannabis company Cannim has exported cannabis from Jamacia to Germany. The company has invested in farms in both Australia and Jamaica and has now just completed its first legal export.
Medicinal Cannabis is Reportedly Being Sold on the Black Market by Hemp Growers
Australia’s largest hemp seed food producer says that medicinal cannabis is now being sold on the black market by Industrial hemp growers in New South Wales. NSW police say they are monitoring the reports.
Man Tries to Smuggle 1-Million Worth of Cannabis Across NSW-QLD Border
A man who was caught by police trying to smuggle 145kg of cannabis, across the New South Wales-Queensland border, for the second time in one day, has now been charged over the offence.
20 Dollars Worth of Cannabis Found in Sydney
Over 6700 cannabis plants were discovered by police in Southwest Sydney. The cannabis plants are estimated to be worth a staggering $20 million dollars. 34 search warrants have also been issued in the area.
Man Charged with Over $3 million Worth of Cannabis Growing in NSW Central Coast and Sydney
Police in New South Wales have seized more than $3 million dollars’ worth of cannabis from several properties in what is said to have been a large scale operation with sophisticated grow rooms, using hydroponics.
Cannabis Drug Trafficker Has Avoided Prison Sentence in NSW
Joshua Simms from Newport in New South Wales has avoided a sentence for trafficking drugs into the state. Instead, he will have to complete 60 hours of unpaid work within the next year.
A Leading Medicinal Cannabis Company is Moving to Byron
The Australian Natural Therapeutics Group (ANTG) already has their medicinal cannabis crop growing close to Byron Bay, near Armidale. Now they are looking to move its headquarters to the popular beach town.
Cannabis Study Raises Questions About Current Drug-Driving Laws
New research from the Lambert Initiative has discovered a ‘window of impairment’ of 3 to 10 hours from using cannabis, caused by tetrahydrocannabinol (THC) in the drug. These findings could have implications on drug-driving laws.
$7.5 Million Dollars’ Worth of Cannabis Found in New South Wales Home
A staggering $7.5 million dollars’ worth of cannabis has been found by New South Wales police at a property in the Southern Highlands. Another 100kg of dried cannabis leaves was also found.
$6 Million Dollars of Cannabis Seized and Four Charged Over Suspected Criminal Group
A 28-year-old man was arrested at a unit in Rhodes, in Sydney’s after being thought to be in charge of a huge cannabis group shipping the drug throughout NSW, and worth millions of dollars in profits.
Green Party Wants to Legalise Cannabis in New South Wales
The New South Wales Greens party want to legalise cannabis for recreational use. Party MP Cate Faehrmann will introduce the new bill to the NSW upper house which would allow residents to grow their own plants at home.
NSW government Say it Won’t Decriminalise Drug Use but May Lower Penalties
Gladys Berejiklian has stated the New South Wales government will rule out decriminalising drug use, saying her government “will not be going down that path”.
14 Arrested Over Cannabis Plants Found in Taree, NSW
A police search of three properties near Taree, at Minimbah, Melinga and Moorland, has found 13,353 cannabis plants growing illegally, in one of the biggest seizures found by New South Wales police.
Man Charged in NSW Over $6 Million Worth of Cannabis Being Found
A man in regional NSW has been charged after over $6 million dollars’ worth of cannabis plants were found growing on his remote property in Tindarey. This is the largest outdoor cultivation site found growing in NSW since 2017.