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Fun Fact!
Women receive higher pain relief and have a higher tolerance to THC due to their tendancy to have a higher body fat percentage.
Cannabinoids are lipophilic, which simply means, they attach to fat cells.
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Legalise Cannabis Needs Your Help!
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To continue to grow, the Legalise Cannabis Party needs more members in every state and territory. People just like you, who want to have a say in how cannbis law reform is enacted. It is a lot of fun
and you will meet many like-minded people who want to be a part of the change we need to see!
Please JOIN here!
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Thank You to the Legalise Cannabis Party
House of Representatives Candidates Across Australia
In New South Wales, Sue Raye—Calare, Megan Mathew–Cowper, Tim Claydon–Dobell, Adrian Carle–Gilmore, Andrew Fenwick–Hunter, Keys Manley–Lyne, Daniel Dryden–Paterson, Vivian (Mac) McMahon–Richmond, Tom Lillicrap–Robertson, Andrew Murphy–Werriwa.
In Queensland, Anthony Hopkins—Blair, Craig Hill—Bonner, David Zaloudek—Dickson, Nicholas Daniels—Leichhardt, Jeff Knipe—McPherson.
In Victoria, Wayne Taylor—Bendigo, Andrew Louth—Bruce, Gianni del Rosario Makridis—Calwell, Donna Stolzenberg—Cooper, Harley Mackenzie—Corangamite, Lisa Abbott—Dunkley, Xavier Menta—Gorton, Devon Starbuck—Hawke, Riley Aickin—Holt, Tom Forrest—McEwen, David O’Reilly—Monash, Margee Glover—Wills.
In Western Australia, Jim Matters—Brand, Penelope Young—Bullwinkel, Fiona Caruso—Burt, John Bell—Cowan, Fred Mulholland—Curtin, Kat Wright—Durack, Aaron Peet—Forrest, Leo Treasure—Hasluck, Philip Arnatt—O’Connor, Ramon Granados—Pearce, Shelley Leech—Swan, Phil Leslie—Tangney.
Kindly note, counting is ongoing, but could be completed by next week.
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NSW Government draft Hemp Industry Development Plan calling for public input.
This Plan exists because we demanded it. Global hemp market—>$18 billion by 2027. If we want regional communities to benefit, if we want jobs, sustainability and sovereignty in fibre, food and building materials, we have to get the policy settings right.
Government wants feedback—let’s give it to them—loudly and constructively—our shot to shape the future of hemp in NSW. Let’s make it count.
Submissions close: Monday 19 May 2025!
HAVE YOUR SAY HERE
Hemp isn’t the future—it’s the now.
Let’s grow it like we mean it.
Free the Weed!
Jeremy Buckingham MLC
Member of the NSW Legislative Council
Legalise Cannabis Party
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Episodes 34, 35 and 36 of Jeremy’s podcast, “Into The Weeds”, feature Wes Fang Nationals MLC, Aviation, Regional Advocacy and Coalition Dynamics; Chris Rath NSW MLC, Classical Liberalism, Legislative Reform; and, a special Back Into The Weeds, with John Macgowan, ‘From the Vatican to the Void’ (respectively).
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Western Australia
Dr Brian Walker has been re-elected to the Western Australian Parliament. As Parliament resumes, Dr Walker has already tabled a bill to establish a cannabis referendum, scheduled for its first reading in late May. If passed, it will give the people of WA a direct voice on the question of cannabis legalisation—an important step toward democratic reform on this long-standing issue.
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With votes still being counted in the Federal Election, there have been very positive results for the Party, especially in Far North Queensland (seat of Leichhardt) and a key district west of Brisbane (seat of Blair), achieving impressive results that earn valuable electoral funding. So a big shout-out to all the Queensland House of Representatives candidates!
Party President Melody Lindsay said, “This Federal Election has been a step forward in our journey. As President, I take great pride in our Queensland team. We understand that we operate in one of the toughest states for our movement, but with a united team we will continue to push forward”.
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MPs David Ettershank and Rachel Payne are leading the fight to make religious institutions and charities responsible for past wrongdoings of clergy and volunteers, introducing a bill to state parliament.
David also chaired a parliamentary committee looking into the merits of changes to state planning laws. “We all know that there is a desperate need to build more housing in locations that are close to transport and jobs. Where the road divides, is to what degree should the rights of local residents to have a say in development and community is consulted and respected”.
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Legalise Cannabis Senate Candidates 2025
We applaud the outstanding efforts of every Legalise Cannabis Party
Senate candidate for 2025, thank you all!
New South Wales—Lead candidate Miles Hunt, #2 candidate Michael Balderstone, #3 candidate Tia Elliston
Northern Territory—Lead candidate Lance Lawrence, #2 candidate Suzette Luyken
Queensland—Lead candidate Belinda Jones, #2 candidate Melody Lindsay
South Australia—Lead candidate Jessica Nies, #2 candidate Timothy Hall
Tasmania—Lead candidate Matthew Owen, #2 candidate Gail Hester
Victoria—Lead candidate Fiona Patten, #2 candidate Alice Davy, #3 candidate Shea Evans
Western Australia—Lead candidate Jason Meotti, #2 candidate Melissa D'Ath
Counting is ongoing for the Senate and Legalise Cannabis is still in with a chance of a seat, particularly in Victoria, but Queensland and Western Australia are also in the mix. The Party has secured the fifth largest vote count of all parties that contested the 2025 Federal Election and sent a loud message to the larger parties that cannabis law reform is well and truly on the agenda!
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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)!
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From indoor to outdoor, and organic growing to harvesting, learn the tricks of the trade.
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Whether you’re a cook, forager, or ecologist, there’s a book here for you!
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HEMP HEALTH & BEAUTY
From shampoos to conditioners, masks, balms and oils to deodorants, pet wash, face creams, scrubs and body butters.
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Delicious recipes for sweet, savoury, vegan and cannabis-infused cocktails.
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Discover the latest research and health benefits of medical cannabis and CBD.
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HEMP BAGS & HATS
Durable and sustainable accessories crafted from natural hemp fibre. Easy to wear, easy to care for and environmentally friendly.
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The campaign, by the Penington Institute, asks the Victorian community to ‘Take the cannabis test’—a five-question online quiz designed to encourage the community to think about how cannabis can be safely regulated.
Proceeding for people unlawfully searched by NSW Police at all music festivals in NSW since 22 July 2016. Slater and Gordon Lawyers and Redfern Legal Centre. Register here.
Solutions, Growth & Opportunities for Hemp in Modern Construction. Hemp-based materials offer exceptional benefits—fire, pest and mould resistant, superior thermal properties and a strength that rivals steel—all while being lightweight and environmentally friendly!
25-27 June, 2025. La Trobe Institute for Sustainable Agriculture and Food, Melbourne.
Victoria, 28 November to 1 December, 2025
A forum for cultivating ethnobotanical plants, knowledge, and community. This is an outdoor, camping-based educational conference where attendees stay among the trees, under the stars, all on one site close to Melbourne, learning and growing together.
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Local & Northern
New South Wales
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Will take place across multiple venues in Mullumbimby on 12-13 July, 2025. Two days of exceptional live music. Single day tickets available.
Tenth Anniversary, 24 to 26 October, 2025! A vibrant celebration of original music and artistic expression featuring artists from all over the country!
Fridays at noon – nimfm.org
May edition out NOW online at nimbingoodtimes.com
Lots of coverage of the Federal Election and a double page spread of photos from MardiGrass.
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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.
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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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Find out what’s on in Lismore, Nimbin
and Villages. Featuring key events,
tours and activities, entertainment, local attractions, markets and much more.
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See what’s on from Byron Bay to Murwillumbah, Nimbin to Lennox Head, Kingscliff to Mullum., Tweed to Bangalow, Ballina to Coolangatta, Lismore and beyond. Echonet daily Gig Guide—local pubs, clubs, venues, DJs, bands covered!
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Regional Touring Guide
Northern Rivers Region Tourist Drive brochure. Tourist Drives 24 and 32—Murwillumbah in the north to Woodburn in the south—some of the region’s most amazing natural wonders, charming historic villages and mouth-watering restaurants, cafes and local producers.
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Seventh edition of Echonet’s digital guide to the Northern Rivers region. So much diversity at your fingertips—beaches to hinterland, local produce to jazz afternoons—many options to explore and experience.
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7:30 PM Fri 16 May at Riverfire Bar – Evans Head RSL, Evans Head, . Live at Riverfire Bar – Alex Lloyd! 🎶 Friday, 16th May 2025 | Evans Head RSL – Riverfire Bar | 8:00 PM 🎶 Get ready for an unforgettable night of live music as the incredible Alex Lloyd…
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Nourishing Yin Yoga & Crystal Bowl Sound Bath $40.00 Premium Ticket + $2.50BF DATES: 31/05/25 – 26/07/25 – 30/08/25 – 27/09/25 – 25/10/25 – 29/11/25 Immerse yourself in a morning of deep relaxation and rejuvenation at the Nimbin Bush Theatre with Nourishing Yin Yoga with Chrissy followed by a transformative Crystal Bowl Sound Bath with Karolynka. Let Chrissy guide you through gentle yin yoga
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Somewhere out there, a giraffe is disappointed #deadlyfunny #comedy #standup #voting #polls
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