Cannabis has been used by humanity for thousands of years for medicinal purposes. After many years of unjustified prohibition and vilification in some countries, legal medicinal marijuana is now making a huge comeback – and it’s set to change the world of health and medicine dramatically.

Read more about how medical marijuana could benefit millions of patients and potentially treat a huge range of debilitating conditions more safely than current conventional pharmaceutical treatments.

Often confused with marijuana, industrial hemp does not intoxicate and has tens of thousands of uses – everything from textiles, medicines and building materials to biofuels and car parts.

A hardy, fast-growing and high-yielding crop, industrial hemp can be successfully grown on land where other crops can’t; with less water and other inputs such as pesticides and fertilizer. Learn more about this amazing plant, industrial hemp’s long association with humanity and its myriad uses and applications that can benefit all of us.

The latest news and reports from Australia and around the world on the legal medical marijuana and industrial hemp revolution. With new stories and information added regularly, our news section covers topics including politics, law, business, technology, medical breakthroughs, studies and survey reports.

Stay informed with the all the latest news from the sector and developments in the booming legal cannabis sector – this exciting industry is just getting into gear and the boom will only gain steam!

Study: Impacts Of Medical Cannabis On Driving

Results are in from an Australian study investigating the effects of orally ingested and vaporised medical cannabis products containing the intoxicating cannabinoid THC on...

Hemp Firm Ecofibre Mulls Ananda Health Sale

Australia's Ecofibre (ASX:EOF) is still looking for a buyer for its hemp seed genetics company - and is now considering selling its Ananda Health...

Alabama Medical Cannabis Program Woes Worsen

The situation with Alabama's yet-to-be-launched medical cannabis program has gone from really bad to worse.Medical cannabis was legalized in the state after Governor Kay...

St. Kitts and Nevis Launch Medical Cannabis Authority

The Government of Saint Kitts and Nevis have launched the nation's Medicinal Cannabis Authority, another important step towards a thriving local industry benefiting patients.An...

Support Swells For Full Marijuana Legalization In Pennsylvania

Opposition to recreational marijuana legalization in Pennsylvania has plummeted over the last 12 years according to the latest Muhlenberg College Institute of Public Opinion...

Medical Cannabis Edibles On The Menu In North Dakota

Previously restricted to flower, concentrates, liquids, tinctures, capsules and topical patches, medical cannabis patients in North Dakota will have another option - edibles.In November...

Study: Cannabis Use/Misuse In Canada 

Canadian researchers have delved into changes into cannabis use and misuse in the five years following recreational legalization, compared to pre-legalization.The study included data...

Australia’s AIHA Calls For Hemp Animal Product Clarification

The Australian Industrial Hemp Alliance (AIHA) has written to the Australian Pesticides and Veterinary Medicines Authority (APVMA) calling for clarification and reform concerning nutritional...

Major Study Lifts Cannabis Cancer-Fighting Street Cred

What's claimed to be the largest ever study delving into the use of medical cannabis for treating and managing cancer has been published.Researchers from...

USDA National Hemp Report Covering 2024 Crop Year Released

The value of hemp production in the United States last year totaled USD $445 million according to the US Department of Agriculture (USDA), up...

Tennessee Lawmakers Closes Hemp THCA Loophole

After passing Tennessee's Senate convincingly in a 23 - 9 vote, what is effectively a ban on hemp derived THCA will make its way...

NSW Draft Hemp Plan Consultation Kicks Off

A draft Hemp Industry Development Plan has been released in the Australian state of New South Wales for public comment.The state's Hemp Industry Act...