Another big crowd is expected for the Nimbin HEMP Embassy’s next MEDICAN Workshop on Saturday November 11, from 11 am by the river at the Bush Theatre in the old Nimbin butter factory. “These gatherings are important and mostly about education”, says Embassy president Michael Balderstone. “The workshop is a good opportunity to ask questions […]
Embassy HEADLINES Issue 272
Medical cannabis processing plant proposal welcomed by Richmond Valley Council [ABC] A Canadian company wants to build the biggest medical cannabis processing plant in the southern hemisphere at Casino, in northern New South Wales. PUF Ventures Inc has announced a strategic partnership with the Richmond Valley Council to construct a 9.3-hectare greenhouse operation. When operating […]
Embassy HEADLINES Issue 271
Tony Rossi: What restrictions should be placed on medical cannabis? [The Advertiser] I think the community is ready to accept the use of medicinal cannabis in a regulated regime which does not put members of the public at risk. That would involve appropriate regulations to control the type of cannabis permitted for medicinal purposes and […]
Embassy HEADLINES Issue 270
Logan welfare drug-testing trial based on ‘flimsy statistics’ [SBS] The proposed ‘world first’ welfare drug-testing trial will not work and is not justified, say Logan City mayor and community workers. Legislation for the $10 million trial is due to go before the Senate shortly but is opposed by Labor and the Greens, and will need […]
Embassy HEADLINES Issue 269
Medical cannabis supplier Jenny Hallam says the prosecution against her is ‘disgusting’ and a ‘waste of time’ [The Advertiser] She said that until quality cannabis oil was freely available to people with chronic painful conditions, there should be an amnesty for suppliers like herself who were meeting a legitimate need. “I’m just asking for an […]
Embassy HEADLINES Issue 268
Drugs, driving and policing: Byron Community Forum [Greens] 15 September 6 – 8pm @ Byron Community Centre, 69 Jonson Street Byron Bay NSW. Free Admission. Come along to hear Greens MP David Shoebridge talking about the evidence-free roadside testing regime. We will also hear from locals and experts about broader concerns about policing and drugs, […]
Embassy HEADLINES Issue 267
The Canna Nanna’s Cannabis Education & Awareness Tour [Facebook] 9am Saturday 2 September, Tugun Village Community Centre, Tugun Q. Featuring cannabis medicine information, patient testimonials, demonstrations, advocacy/activities workshop, hemp food information and demonstrations, How to apply for cannabis in your state. Australia’s Failed War on Drugs Wipes Out 29 Young Men on Cannabis Charges in […]
Embassy HEADLINES Issue 266
Medicinal cannabis ‘red-tape’ pushing doctors and patients back to illegal products [ABC] A mountain of red tape for legal medicinal cannabis is forcing the families of seriously ill patients back into the black market, according to doctors and advocates. ‘Harder to get than a gun’: Medicinal cannabis laws broken, campaigners claim [9 News] A NSW […]
Embassy HEADLINES Issue 265
Nimbin drug arrests: 29 young men pay price for government law and order decision [The Sydney Morning Herald] Thirty-year resident Jan Levy’s two sons were among the “Lane Boys” charged. One received a suspended sentence. The other is awaiting sentencing. “When I see the hullabaloo over the alleged drug busts in Sydney and Dubai this […]
Embassy HEADLINES Issue 264
New Druglawed film released! [Druglawed] “Druglawed: Spokeswoman” has just been released. The production crew wants to thank all the fine Australians who supported this production! Special thanks go out to the good folk of Nimbin and the Nimbin Hemp Embassy. “Spokeswoman” is filmed on location in Sydney, Melbourne and Nimbin, featuring outspoken Member of Parliament […]