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Cannabiz is a media platform dedicated to the growth of Australia and New Zealand’s legal cannabis industry.
Departing Cann Group chairman Doug Rathbone has told shareholders the company is preparing for a “far stronger future” after navigating what he described as “on of the most challenging periods in its history”.
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Cann Group set for 'stronger future' after 'challenging period', outgoing chair tells shareholders
Departing Cann Group chairman Doug Rathbone has told shareholders the company is positioned for a “far stronger future”.
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December 4, 2025 at 7:44 AM
Departing Cann Group chairman Doug Rathbone has told shareholders the company is preparing for a “far stronger future” after navigating what he described as “on of the most challenging periods in its history”.
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Kind Medical parent, Altum International, saw losses double in FY25 as its chief executive urged prescribers and pharmacists to back product companies who “do the right thing”.
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Altum calls on prescribers to 'back compliant firms' after losses double
Altum International saw losses double in FY25 as its CEO urged prescribers to back product companies who “do the right thing”.
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December 4, 2025 at 7:06 AM
Kind Medical parent, Altum International, saw losses double in FY25 as its chief executive urged prescribers and pharmacists to back product companies who “do the right thing”.
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High-volume Victorian medicinal cannabis prescriber Justin Welsh has had a prescribing ban imposed by the Medical Board of Australia upheld, with a fresh review scheduled for December 15 and thousands of his patients now in interim care.
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‘Totally disproportionate’: Welsh to appeal after prescribing ban upheld
Justin Welsh’s prescribing ban has been upheld, with a new appeal set for December 15 and thousands of patients now in temporary care.
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December 4, 2025 at 6:24 AM
High-volume Victorian medicinal cannabis prescriber Justin Welsh has had a prescribing ban imposed by the Medical Board of Australia upheld, with a fresh review scheduled for December 15 and thousands of his patients now in interim care.
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One of the leading advocates of medicinal cannabis, Dr Teresa Nicoletti has delivered an impassioned defence of the medicine and voiced frustration at those who have undermined the industry.
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AP approvals fall as medicinal cannabis sales plateau, Penington report finds
Medicinal cannabis sales plateaued in early-2025 as AP approvals fell and regulators intensified scrutiny, Penington’s report shows.
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December 4, 2025 at 5:20 AM
One of the leading advocates of medicinal cannabis, Dr Teresa Nicoletti has delivered an impassioned defence of the medicine and voiced frustration at those who have undermined the industry.
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Medicinal cannabis growth slowed sharply in the first half of the 2025 as regulators stepped up scrutiny and prescriber patterns shifted, according to Penington Institute's Cannabis in Australia 2025 report.
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AP approvals fall as medicinal cannabis sales plateau, Penington report finds
Medicinal cannabis sales plateaued in early-2025 as AP approvals fell and regulators intensified scrutiny, Penington’s report shows.
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December 4, 2025 at 5:03 AM
Medicinal cannabis growth slowed sharply in the first half of the 2025 as regulators stepped up scrutiny and prescriber patterns shifted, according to Penington Institute's Cannabis in Australia 2025 report.
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Elixinol Wellness has named Gavin Evans as its new non-executive chair, replacing David Fenlon with immediate effect.
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Elixinol names new chair in pursuit of 'sustainable and profitable business'
Elixinol Wellness has named Gavin Evans as its new non-executive chair, replacing David Fenlon with immediate effect.
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December 3, 2025 at 7:57 AM
Elixinol Wellness has named Gavin Evans as its new non-executive chair, replacing David Fenlon with immediate effect.
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The Chinese part-owner of Tasmanian Botanics is set to take almost full control of the Australian firm, in a deal valued at A$31 million, expanding its footprint in the domestic market.
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Chinese investor behind Y Cannabis poised to take full control of Tasmanian Botanics in A$31m deal
Y Cannabis’ Chinese backer moves to full ownership of Tasmanian Botanics in a proposed A$31m deal, buying out domestic shareholders.
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December 3, 2025 at 5:31 AM
The Chinese part-owner of Tasmanian Botanics is set to take almost full control of the Australian firm, in a deal valued at A$31 million, expanding its footprint in the domestic market.
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Cannim has avoided being placed into liquidation after a potential buyer emerged at the 11th hour, with a second rescue package for the company also being prepared.
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Cannim gets stay of execution as potential buyer moves in
Cannim has avoided liquidation - for now - after a potential buyer emerged at the 11th hour, with a second rescue package also on the cards.
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December 3, 2025 at 4:48 AM
Cannim has avoided being placed into liquidation after a potential buyer emerged at the 11th hour, with a second rescue package for the company also being prepared.
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Pastilles have overtaken oil as the second most prescribed dosage form for medicinal cannabis through the Special Access Scheme, latest figures have revealed.
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Pastilles climb past oil to become second largest SAS-B dosage form
Pastilles have overtaken oil as the second most prescribed dosage form for medicinal cannabis through the Special Access Scheme.
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December 2, 2025 at 5:58 AM
Pastilles have overtaken oil as the second most prescribed dosage form for medicinal cannabis through the Special Access Scheme, latest figures have revealed.
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InhaleRx has received commitments to raise $750,000 through a placement and announced plans for a $250,000 rights issue, as the firm revealed it is set to rebrand.
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InhaleRx locks in A$1m cap raise and reveals plans to rebrand
InhaleRx raises $750k and adds a ketamine oral asset with the firm planning a rebrand to Nexalis Therapeutics.
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December 2, 2025 at 3:49 AM
InhaleRx has received commitments to raise $750,000 through a placement and announced plans for a $250,000 rights issue, as the firm revealed it is set to rebrand.
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Tasmanian Botanics chief executive Dan Howard will step down at the end of the year, closing a four-and-a-half-year tenure defined by major infrastructure, expanding output and a significant cultural turnaround at the firm.
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Tasmanian Botanics CEO Dan Howard to step down
Tasmanian Botanics chief executive Dan Howard will step down at year’s end, with chief operating officer Craig Knight set to take over.
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November 25, 2025 at 8:52 AM
Tasmanian Botanics chief executive Dan Howard will step down at the end of the year, closing a four-and-a-half-year tenure defined by major infrastructure, expanding output and a significant cultural turnaround at the firm.
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New research from Vitura Health-owned Doctors on Demand has highlighted the growing role of digital healthcare in Australia, with telehealth usage on the platform reaching record levels in the past year.
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Vitura survey reveals 54% of young adults used GP telehealth in the past year
New research from Vitura and Doctors on Demand reports record telehealth usage and strong patient confidence in digital healthcare.
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November 25, 2025 at 6:19 AM
New research from Vitura Health-owned Doctors on Demand has highlighted the growing role of digital healthcare in Australia, with telehealth usage on the platform reaching record levels in the past year.
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New Zealand cultivator Puro was recognized as Marlborough's top business after securing the Supreme Award at the region’s Business Excellence Awards, capping off its year of rapid expansion and growing international demand.
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Puro cannabis beats wine to win Marlborough’s top business award
Puro wins Marlborough’s top business award after exporting 75% of NZ medicinal cannabis in 2024 and securing a NZ$15.8M UK supply deal.
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November 25, 2025 at 5:32 AM
New Zealand cultivator Puro was recognized as Marlborough's top business after securing the Supreme Award at the region’s Business Excellence Awards, capping off its year of rapid expansion and growing international demand.
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Legalise Cannabis Victoria MPs David Ettershank and Rachel Payne have criticised the state government for failing to progress cannabis law reform, accusing the Victorian Labor Party of ignoring its own policy to legalise and decriminalise.
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News in brief: Legalise Cannabis ramps up criticism of Victorian government; MCA launches desktop guide for clinicians; Bioxyne secures A$1.7m for UK GMP facility
Legalise Cannabis Victoria renews criticism of the government over its refusal to advance cannabis law reform.
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November 20, 2025 at 11:49 PM
Legalise Cannabis Victoria MPs David Ettershank and Rachel Payne have criticised the state government for failing to progress cannabis law reform, accusing the Victorian Labor Party of ignoring its own policy to legalise and decriminalise.
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Growers in Thailand have told Australian brokers and importers to stop driving down the price of flower, arguing it is delivering poor-quality medicine to patients and undermining the reputation of the Thai industry.
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'Offer us a fair price': Thailand calls on Australia to stop driving down the cost of flower
Cannabis cultivators in Thailand have told Australian brokers and importers to stop driving down the price of flower.
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November 20, 2025 at 11:19 PM
Growers in Thailand have told Australian brokers and importers to stop driving down the price of flower, arguing it is delivering poor-quality medicine to patients and undermining the reputation of the Thai industry.
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Education is key in arming nurse practitioners with the knowledge and expertise to prescribe medicinal cannabis ethically and responsibly, argues one of their own, Lisa Dick.
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Nurses play a vital role in patient care. We must ensure they are not being misled over ethical boundaries
You can never stop learning about medicinal cannabis, words relayed at the Australian College of Nurse Practitioners national conference.
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November 20, 2025 at 10:35 PM
Education is key in arming nurse practitioners with the knowledge and expertise to prescribe medicinal cannabis ethically and responsibly, argues one of their own, Lisa Dick.
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Australian health-tech firm Pharmadata — whose founders previously built Canview and the Care Effect platform used by The Entourage Effect — have expanded into the United Kingdom with the launch of a new prescribing and patient-management system.
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Australian tech developers behind Canview and Care Effect enter UK
Medistack, a prescribing and patient-management platform developed by the team behind Care Effect and Canview, has launched in the UK.
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November 19, 2025 at 6:59 AM
Australian health-tech firm Pharmadata — whose founders previously built Canview and the Care Effect platform used by The Entourage Effect — have expanded into the United Kingdom with the launch of a new prescribing and patient-management system.
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Medcan Australia director Gareth Ball took part in a controlled driving-simulator experiment aired on Channel 7, recording a 20% improvement after using prescribed medicinal cannabis.
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Medcan experiment reignites debate over THC driving laws
Medcan director Gareth Ball recorded improved reaction times in a supervised driving-simulator test, reigniting debate over driving laws.
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November 19, 2025 at 5:38 AM
Medcan Australia director Gareth Ball took part in a controlled driving-simulator experiment aired on Channel 7, recording a 20% improvement after using prescribed medicinal cannabis.
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Public confidence in medicinal cannabis and digital healthcare is strong, a new national survey suggests, with solid support for integrating cannabis-based treatments into mainstream care and overwhelming backing for telehealth.
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Montu-commissioned survey finds strong public support for medicinal cannabis and telehealth
Montu-commissioned survey reveals strong public confidence in medicinal cannabis and telehealth models across Australia.
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November 19, 2025 at 1:14 AM
Public confidence in medicinal cannabis and digital healthcare is strong, a new national survey suggests, with solid support for integrating cannabis-based treatments into mainstream care and overwhelming backing for telehealth.
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Therapeutic Goods Administration (TGA) chief medical adviser Professor Robyn Langham has delivered a blunt assessment of the industry, warning of the “abuse” of access pathways and escalating safety concerns linked to high-THC products.
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'Houston, we have a bit of a problem': TGA adviser flags systemic issues across sector
TGA chief medical adviser Robyn Langham warns of “abuse” of access pathways, rising Schedule 5 risks and a low-value telehealth model.
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November 19, 2025 at 12:25 AM
Therapeutic Goods Administration (TGA) chief medical adviser Professor Robyn Langham has delivered a blunt assessment of the industry, warning of the “abuse” of access pathways and escalating safety concerns linked to high-THC products.
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Argent BioPharma has secured an A$11 million funding facility to complete its acquisition of AusCann Group Holdings’ core assets, and advance its pathway to a dual listing on a US stock exchange.
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Argent BioPharma secures A$11m facility to complete AusCann acquisition
Argent BioPharma secures $11m funding to complete the AusCann acquisition, strengthen its platform and accelerate its US listing plans.
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November 18, 2025 at 8:06 AM
Argent BioPharma has secured an A$11 million funding facility to complete its acquisition of AusCann Group Holdings’ core assets, and advance its pathway to a dual listing on a US stock exchange.
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Humacology chief creation officer and co-founder Sam Saunders pleads with the industry to stop providing ammunition for anti-cannabis lobby groups, arguing the stigma that continues to exist is largely of our own making.
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We're playing into the hands of those who want us gone. We have to stop
I learned three things at uni: Attending classe in bare feet does not get you girls, the only constant is change and perception is reality.
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November 18, 2025 at 7:51 AM
Humacology chief creation officer and co-founder Sam Saunders pleads with the industry to stop providing ammunition for anti-cannabis lobby groups, arguing the stigma that continues to exist is largely of our own making.
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Canngea general manager Luke Wooldridge has been promoted to managing director, as the licensed B2B manufacturer and distributor entered its next phase of “growth and evolution” in the industry.
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Canngea promotes GM Luke Wooldridge to managing director
Canngea appoints Luke Wooldridge as managing director, with founder Ryan Ballantyne moving into a new compliance and governance role.
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November 18, 2025 at 7:32 AM
Canngea general manager Luke Wooldridge has been promoted to managing director, as the licensed B2B manufacturer and distributor entered its next phase of “growth and evolution” in the industry.
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International and domestic experts have joined the line up of speakers at the Global Hemp Summit Australia which takes place in rural Victoria next month.
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'Godfather of hempcrete' to join global summit as speaker line up takes shape
International and domestic experts have joined the line of speakers at the Global Hemp Summit Australia which takes place next month.
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November 18, 2025 at 7:13 AM
International and domestic experts have joined the line up of speakers at the Global Hemp Summit Australia which takes place in rural Victoria next month.
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Medical Cannabis Australia (MCA) takes its regulatory roadshow to Brisbane this week with chief executive Sharon Bentley stressing the events are helping the sector take “real steps forward”.
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MCA roadshow heads to Brisbane as events trigger 'dialogue the industry needs'
Medical Cannabis Australia takes its regulatory roadshow to Brisbane this week with the events triggering "dialogue the industry needs".
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November 18, 2025 at 6:56 AM
Medical Cannabis Australia (MCA) takes its regulatory roadshow to Brisbane this week with chief executive Sharon Bentley stressing the events are helping the sector take “real steps forward”.
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