HEMP EMBASSY HEADLINES ISSUE #650 | 10 APRIL 2025

HEMP EMBASSY HEADLINES ISSUE #650 | 10 APRIL 2025

By Published On: April 12, 2025Categories: Hemp HeadlinesTags:

High Headliners!

We had a couple of dry days, just enough to get Plantem Park slashed in readiness for the Hemp Olympix at MardiGrass. This is the 30th Olympix year and we’re making special commemorative medals for the occasion. The 2025 MardiGrass program is to be sent to the printer today and should also be on the MardiGrass website. 

At the same time, candidate registrations for the Election need to be in this week and Legalise Cannabis looks to be running about fifty candidates, including in the Senate. We have a lot of members, but not many getting involved at election time. No doubt the stigma still keeps most in the shadows, but weed love help at the pre-polls if you can!

I keep wondering if anyone is going to mention the ‘drug war’ at all, in the Election. Ukraine and Gaza are on the news every night, but the drug war, do people even remember it’s a war any more? Drug busts and shootouts are in the paper daily, but do people ever question how this war is going? Endless peace talks trying to stop Ukraine and Gaza but is anyone trying to stop the drug war? The endless and clearly unwinnable drug war our government has signed us up for, costing a fortune every day, in many different ways. 

Are Albo and Dutton happy about the way it’s going? Are we winning, or are drugs winning? Our jails are overflowing and courts are full, especially with Aboriginals. 3% of our population but 30% of the jail inhabitants! But anyone speaking about it in the election campaign? No sign of it and a good chance neither of them will even mention it. So does this war just go on forever without being seriously questioned?

We all know drug use is really a health issue, people just trying to feel better, have less pain. Do we keep locking people up who prefer natures plants to pills? Is this a permanent thing? If Legalise Cannabis can get a Senator elected we should ask for a review of the whole drug war, I think. Let’s hear from the experts on how it’s going, socially and financially. We know full well what they’ll say, so I guess that’s why no one will mention it, in the next few weeks.

Love to everyone.

Michael Balderstone

Nimbin HEMP Embassy Head

If you can volunteer in any of the below-mentioned electorates, even for just an hour or two

at early voting or on polling day, please feel free to contact the Party!

(Nominations for Candidates Closed 10 April)

New South Wales

Episodes 19 and 20 of Jeremy’s podcast, “Into The Weeds, feature Roger Maynard, acclaimed journalist, author and investigative reporter on the chilling case of Ivan Milat, one of Australia’s most infamous serial killers, and John Ruddick, Libertarian and member of the NSW Legislative Council (respectively).

Also, don’t miss another great podcast series, “Info On A Weed To Know Basis”, with this episode featuring Andrew Fenwick, Legalise Cannabis candidate for the Hunter, on local Community radio.

Contact Your Legalise Cannabis MPs

If you have an issue in your state, don’t hesitate to contact your LC Party parliamentarian:

Jeremy in New South Wales, David or Rachel in Victoria, or Brian in Western Australia

(Don’t forget to JOIN the Party, it’s free and sends a loud message—we are growing)!

Know of an event we've missed? Let us know at: [email protected]

Northern Rivers Rail Trail – Walk, Ride, Explore!

Since 2013, the Northern Rivers Rail Trail Supporters had a vision to preserve and revitalise 130km of disused rail corridor between Murwillumbah and Casino, converting it to a world class car-free corridor through the region’s spectacular landscapes. Ensuring you have the wheels to explore the trail at your own pace, hire a bicycle here.

North Coast Market Guide

The easy place to check what market is on! The Market Guide lists all monthly markets and the weekly farmers markets from around the Northern Rivers and the NSW North Coast. 

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Nimbin Youth – Next gen Nimbin

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NRWH

Discover how the Northern Rivers Wildlife Hospital (NRWH) provides critical care to injured and orphaned wildlife across the Northern Rivers of NSW. Learn about Emergency Wildlife Care, our services, and how you can support our cause.

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Little Big Bang Byron Bay – Africa meets Brazil – Saturday April 12th

The Little Big Bang Byron Bay Saturday Dec 7th

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Fungi Festival – MYCOmmunity

Tickets, volunteer and stallholder applications for the 2025 festival are now available at https://myco.tidyhq.com/ Accomodation including cabins, powered and non powered sites, is available at the Ballan Caravan and Tourist Park. All enquiries/bookings 0467 084 733 Moorabool Mushroom Festival Bacchus Marsh, Victoria, April 12-13, 2025 TICKETS AVAILABLE: Purchase here: http://thq.fyi/se/a49f52a61737 Join us for a celebration

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‏‏١ ألف‏ مشاهدة‏ · ‏‏٢٢‏ مشاركة‏ | Come for a drive this weekend Sunday the 13th of April out to Chillingham for our monthly Market. Great food, a variety of stalls and new music by Louise… | By ‏‎Chillingham Community Association Markets‎‏ | Facebook

Come for a drive this weekend Sunday the 13th of April out to Chillingham for our monthly Market. Great food, a variety of stalls and new music by Louise…

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School Holiday Survival skills (April 2025)

Get the kids outdoors these holidays. Join Rewild's School holiday Survival skills activities.

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Lab Leaked Beats Upcoming Events | Humanitix

Upcoming Lab Leaked Beats Events

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Senate Candidate Fiona Patten, Legalise Cannabis Party

Interview with Senate candidate Fiona Patten, Legalise Cannabis Party.

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