Australian news
22 Oct 2018 | Readers Digest
Everything you need to know about medical cannabis
With the recent wholesale legalisation of medical cannabis in Canada, this controversial topic has become hotter than ever before. Here’s the latest on what’s legal, what’s not, and which way the wind is blowing
17 Oct 2018 | Business News Australia
Canada's cannabis legalisation a boon for Aussie companies
With legalisation of recreational cannabis coming into effect on 17 October in Canada, Australian companies are hoping to capitalise on what is expected to be a $6.5 billion industry
10 Oct 2018 | Financial Review
The paradox at the heart of the medical cannabis industry
There is a paradox at the heart of the medical cannabis industry. While optimism about its future is tremendous, evidence for its effectiveness is patchy to poor
10 Oct 2018 | 9 News
WA family forced to pay $40ka year for son's medicinal cannabis
When Perth mother Lisa Johnson gave the first drops of cannabis oil to her severely disabled son three weeks ago she was full of hope
7 Oct 2018 | The Sydney Morning Herald
Easy being green? Startups fight for hemp dominance
Hundreds of thousands are being invested in hemp businesses - is Australia's hunger strong enough?
6 Oct 2018 | Ten Daily
Cannabis clinics won't solve anything for those who can't afford it
Medicinal cannabis advocates have cautiously welcomed the opening of clinics in Australian cities, but warn they will do little to solve issues around access and cost for patients who benefit from the drug
26 Sep 2018 | Financial Review
Two brokers hired for BOD Australia equity raising
Bod Australia has hired Canaccord Genuity and Taylor Collison to oversee a capital raising, as it seeks to accelerate growth in its medicinal cannabis business
21 Sep 2018 | News.com.au
Medicinal cannabis IPO raises $20 million
Shares in medicinal cannabis supplier Althea Group treble in value on their ASX debut
18 Sep 2018 | Business News Australia
Elixinol is the latest Australian cannabis company to list on US stock exchange
Australian cannabis player Elixinol is the second company in as many weeks to list on a specialised United States stock exchange
12 Sep 2018 | The North West Star
Medical cannabis safe alternative to painkillers, says advocate Lucy Haslam
With a growing number of opioid overdoses, often from prescription painkillers, Lucy Haslam is advocating for medical cannabis to be used as a safe alternative