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High Headliners!
I’ve been loving the cool weather. Not cold, nothing’s cold after growing up near Warrnambool, in paddocks with few trees left on them to block the winds straight off the Antarctic. And it’s the best time of the year in Nimbin for me also. The exhaustion of MardiGrass is over and we get a chance to get on top of the garden, in the never ending war with the weeds. The chickens are laying again and the citrus are lying around under their trees waiting to be picked up like giant lollies from God.
I love the new figures from Roy Morgan’s data showing 48% of Australians now support legalising weed, 41% opposed, 11% undecided. Roy calls it “a decisive shift in national sentiment towards legalisation”. It’s a steady shift from 33% yes and 56% no in 2015, 42% yes and 49% no in 2019, to now 48% and 41%. The scales have clearly tipped.
The question Roy asked of 69,000 adults was: “In your opinion should the smoking of marijuana be made legal – or remain illegal?” So why wouldn’t politicians respect those numbers, and also the 555,000 Australians who gave their number one Senate vote to the Legalise Cannabis Party? I’m going to write to Albo and invite him to visit Nimbin next time he’s in the area! What are my chances?
I also like the story from America saying how most healthcare professionals over there say they are “unprepared to discuss the therapeutic use of cannabis with their patients”. Of course they are, and it’s exactly the same here, where doctors are only taught the pharmaceutical healing route. Nothing herbal at all, and not much on nutrition either, I believe. No doubt most doctors have little or no experience using cannabis. It’s a complete takeover by Big Pharma!
Fortunately, ‘marijuana’, as Roy Morgan still calls it, is so safe to use that people find out for themselves eventually, if they persevere, on what and how to use the plant best for their individual needs. Once we are allowed to have dispensaries, they will hopefully have experienced people behind the counter. Meanwhile, the more medics discover what an awesome medicine it is, the more they are trying to get a foothold on supply. Even Thailand is now trying to make it available only on prescription.
Love to everyone!
Michael Balderstone
Nimbin HEMP Embassy Head
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Fun Fact!
The number of people using cannabis for medical purposes remained stable in Australia between 2019 and 2022–2023, but more people are accessing it with a prescription!
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Legalise Cannabis Needs Your Help!
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You can Join the Party, Donate to the Cause (with either your Time or your Money)
and/or Volunteer to Help with Cannabis Law Reform at a Grassroots Level!
Please JOIN here!
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Episodes 49 and 50 of Jeremy’s podcast, “Into The Weeds”, feature Rock, another legendary cannabis grower from the Northern Rivers; and Professor Iain McGregor, a pioneering researcher in the field of psychopharmacology (respectively).
🔔 Subscribe to Into the Weeds for more deep dives into the lives and work of pioneers in medicinal research and advocacy.
Free the Weed!
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Appalled at the heartlessness of Queensland MP’s, LCQ’s Management Committee published a rebuttal letter to the Government’s announcement regarding the resurrection of former vagrancy, larceny and public drunkeness laws, “Homelessness is not a choice, punishing people for being homeless can’t make them stop”.
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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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CBD/MEDICAL CANNABIS BOOKS
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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By the Penington Institute, asking 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.
Victoria, 28 November to 1 December, 2025
Forum for cultivating ethnobotanical plants, knowledge and community. An outdoor, camping-based educational conference where attendees stay among the trees, under the stars, on one site close to Melbourne, learning, growing, together.
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Local & Northern
New South Wales
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Connect to stunning landscapes, local towns and great places to eat, stay and explore, 130km of disused rail corridor between Murwillumbah and Casino. Whether riding, walking or running, it’s easy to plan your trip with bike hire, shuttles and accommodation options along the way.
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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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Eighth edition of Echonet’s digital guide. Something for everyone—vegetarian and vegan, gluten-free even hardcore meat lovers! Afternoon beers, a sophisticated cocktail, or a New York Oyster Bar experience, all in the Rainbow Region.
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savour more! From classic meat pies and rich savoury fillings to sweet, indulgent options. The Great Pie Trail is a pie-filled adventure you won’t forget! what’s on the menu! Your delicious journey will have you sampling everything from classic pies to exotic flavours you won’t find anywhere else. As you drive from town to […]
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Nimbin Organic Food Co-op, a not-for-profit community initiative to promote local organic foods and food safety in the Northern Rivers Region. 100% community owned and managed by volunteers.
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LisAmore! Italian Film Festival – Sunday 29 June In collaboration with the Lismore Friendship Festival, join us at Nimbin Bush Theatre for a joyful celebration of Italian culture through cinema. 🎬 They’re a Weird Mob (1966) – 11:00am A light-hearted Aussie-Italian comedy following Nino Culotta, an Italian immigrant hilariously navigating life, language, and love in 1960s Sydney 🎬 The Great
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Nimbin Candles is an Australian candle manufacturer, specialising in non-toxic, hand dipped, traditionally made candles since 1973.
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The best thing to do in the Northern Rivers for adults and kids. Explore your creativity, relax and unwind with our paint & sip, textured art, beading, and crafting workshops. Book a public workshop or book your next party or event and get creative with your friends.
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🌀 Step into the strange and surreal world of Being John Malkovich 🎬 Join us at Nimbin Bush Theatre for a night of mind-bending cinema, eccentric storytelling, and short films that twist reality. 📅 Friday 4 July 🕕 6:00pm – Snack Bar Opens 🎥 6:30pm – Start 🎟️ $15 entry / $12 concession Come early, grab a bite, and dive into a wild ride through identity and imagination in the heart of Nimbin 🌿
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Come and experience the magic of winter at the Winter Food Festival, suited to all ages! This event offers something for the whole family. Explore a
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Get ready to celebrate Christmas in July with a festive dinner at Lynchs Creek – it's going to be a jolly good time!
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Discover full session details for Byron Writers Festival '25
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Latest News The beloved Nimbin Roots Festival, a vibrant celebration of original music and artistic expression, returns to the picturesque
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There have been some vital developments within the Australian hemp fibre industry over the last 2 years …
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© 2025 Nimbin HEMP Embassy. All rights reserved.
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