https://thecannabisobserver.comNews, updates, and industry insights covering Australia's legal cannabis sector.en-auhttps://thecannabisobserver.com/posts/legalise-cannabis-victoria-secures-support-for-cautioning-law-reform/The Victorian Legislative Council has backed a motion from Legalise Cannabis Victoria MP Rachel Payne toThu, 14 May 2026 08:04:59 +0000https://thecannabisobserver.com/posts/legalise-cannabis-victoria-secures-support-for-cautioning-law-reform/Legalhttps://thecannabisobserver.com/posts/cannaponics-nears-1-2m-after-surpassing-minimum-target-in-capital-raise/Cannaponics is nearing the close of its latest capital raise after clearing its minimum target, withWed, 13 May 2026 16:40:53 +0000https://thecannabisobserver.com/posts/cannaponics-nears-1-2m-after-surpassing-minimum-target-in-capital-raise/FinancePremiumhttps://thecannabisobserver.com/posts/mm-medical-marijuana-helps-pain-patients-reduce-use-of-opioids-new-study-shows/As opioids continue to drive overdose deaths, a new study suggests that making medical cannabis available and affordable can help patients reduce their use o...Wed, 13 May 2026 16:10:32 +0000https://thecannabisobserver.com/posts/mm-medical-marijuana-helps-pain-patients-reduce-use-of-opioids-new-study-shows/https://thecannabisobserver.com/posts/mm-louisiana-government-task-force-would-study-marijuana-legalization-under-lawmake/A Louisiana lawmaker has filed legislation that would create a new state task force to “study and develop findings and recommendations regarding the potentia...Wed, 13 May 2026 15:17:13 +0000https://thecannabisobserver.com/posts/mm-louisiana-government-task-force-would-study-marijuana-legalization-under-lawmake/https://thecannabisobserver.com/posts/mm-psychedelics-are-a-magic-cure-for-mental-health-conditions-congressman-says/A bipartisan pair of members of Congress are continuing their push to expedite the availability of psychedelic therapies that they believe can aid military v...Wed, 13 May 2026 14:18:38 +0000https://thecannabisobserver.com/posts/mm-psychedelics-are-a-magic-cure-for-mental-health-conditions-congressman-says/https://thecannabisobserver.com/posts/ora-pharm-buys-key-helius-therapeutics-assets-in-major-nz-deal/Ora Pharm has signed a binding conditional agreement to acquire the key assets of collapsed firmWed, 13 May 2026 14:16:38 +0000https://thecannabisobserver.com/posts/ora-pharm-buys-key-helius-therapeutics-assets-in-major-nz-deal/FinancePremiumhttps://thecannabisobserver.com/posts/mm-colombian-lawmakers-approve-bill-to-legalize-marijuana/Lawmakers in Colombia have advanced a bill to legalize marijuana through its first step in the legislative process. The First Committee of the House of Repre...Wed, 13 May 2026 12:35:10 +0000https://thecannabisobserver.com/posts/mm-colombian-lawmakers-approve-bill-to-legalize-marijuana/https://thecannabisobserver.com/posts/mm-its-about-damn-time-the-federal-government-catches-up-to-voters-on-marijuana-leg/Members of Congress joined activists at a press conference on Wednesday to highlight the need for further federal marijuana policy reform beyond the incremen...Wed, 13 May 2026 11:07:25 +0000https://thecannabisobserver.com/posts/mm-its-about-damn-time-the-federal-government-catches-up-to-voters-on-marijuana-leg/https://thecannabisobserver.com/posts/mm-nevada-is-losing-out-on-80-million-in-annual-revenue-by-separating-the-marijuana/Nevada is losing out on $80 million in annual marijuana tax revenue by imposing rules that have created strict barriers between the state’s cannabis and gami...Wed, 13 May 2026 09:32:48 +0000https://thecannabisobserver.com/posts/mm-nevada-is-losing-out-on-80-million-in-annual-revenue-by-separating-the-marijuana/https://thecannabisobserver.com/posts/mm-the-2026-elections-matter-more-for-cannabis-than-the-next-bill-filed-in-congress/“The next phase of cannabis policy will not be decided by a single bill. It will be shaped by the political environment that determines whether any bill has ...Wed, 13 May 2026 07:52:14 +0000https://thecannabisobserver.com/posts/mm-the-2026-elections-matter-more-for-cannabis-than-the-next-bill-filed-in-congress/https://thecannabisobserver.com/posts/mm-georgia-governor-signs-bill-to-expand-medical-marijuana-access-by-allowing-vapin/Georgia’s governor has signed a bill to expand medical marijuana access in the state. SB 220, which Gov. Brian Kemp (R) approved on Tuesday, will add new qua...Tue, 12 May 2026 18:58:29 +0000https://thecannabisobserver.com/posts/mm-georgia-governor-signs-bill-to-expand-medical-marijuana-access-by-allowing-vapin/https://thecannabisobserver.com/posts/mm-congressional-amendment-to-let-military-veterans-get-medical-marijuana-recommend/A powerful congressional committee is allowing an amendment that would let military veterans receive recommendations for medical marijuana through their doct...Tue, 12 May 2026 18:21:21 +0000https://thecannabisobserver.com/posts/mm-congressional-amendment-to-let-military-veterans-get-medical-marijuana-recommend/https://thecannabisobserver.com/posts/mm-oklahoma-lawmakers-pass-ibogaine-bill-sending-psychedelic-reform-to-governors-de/“This bill is more than a policy change—it offers real hope to so many people who desperately need it.” By Jack Gorsline, Filter The Oklahoma State Senate vo...Tue, 12 May 2026 13:33:36 +0000https://thecannabisobserver.com/posts/mm-oklahoma-lawmakers-pass-ibogaine-bill-sending-psychedelic-reform-to-governors-de/https://thecannabisobserver.com/posts/mm-california-assembly-passes-bill-to-legalize-marijuana-dispensary-drive-thru-wind/The California Assembly has passed a bill that would allow marijuana retailers to offer drive-thru windows to serve customers. The measure, which was approve...Tue, 12 May 2026 12:25:33 +0000https://thecannabisobserver.com/posts/mm-california-assembly-passes-bill-to-legalize-marijuana-dispensary-drive-thru-wind/https://thecannabisobserver.com/posts/from-pharmacy-foundations-to-a-connected-care-approach-how-wholelife-botanicals-/Since their early days as community pharmacists in Cairns, Frank and Vince Pappalardo have put patientTue, 12 May 2026 11:30:00 +0000https://thecannabisobserver.com/posts/from-pharmacy-foundations-to-a-connected-care-approach-how-wholelife-botanicals-/Partner contenthttps://thecannabisobserver.com/posts/bioxyne-signs-50-million-german-deal/Bioxyne’s Breathe Life Sciences (BLS) has inked a two-year, $50 million supply agreement with German pharmaceuticalTue, 12 May 2026 11:27:42 +0000https://thecannabisobserver.com/posts/bioxyne-signs-50-million-german-deal/MedicalPremiumhttps://thecannabisobserver.com/posts/mm-indiana-board-of-pharmacy-discusses-federal-marijuana-reschedulings-impact-on-st/If board members object to a federal change, they must publicly issue their reasons and allow for a hearing process before any state action moves forward. By...Tue, 12 May 2026 11:17:28 +0000https://thecannabisobserver.com/posts/mm-indiana-board-of-pharmacy-discusses-federal-marijuana-reschedulings-impact-on-st/https://thecannabisobserver.com/posts/mm-congressional-committee-directs-dea-to-crack-down-on-unregulated-cannabis-produc/A powerful congressional committee is expected to approve a report this week that directs federal officials to take enforcement action against unregulated ca...Tue, 12 May 2026 10:37:58 +0000https://thecannabisobserver.com/posts/mm-congressional-committee-directs-dea-to-crack-down-on-unregulated-cannabis-produc/https://thecannabisobserver.com/posts/mm-most-ohioans-see-marijuana-as-safe-and-acceptable-new-poll-shows-as-state-offici/Ohio officials are launching a public education campaign about the risks of marijuana use—an effort that involves partnering with an organization behind a ne...Tue, 12 May 2026 08:37:14 +0000https://thecannabisobserver.com/posts/mm-most-ohioans-see-marijuana-as-safe-and-acceptable-new-poll-shows-as-state-offici/https://thecannabisobserver.com/posts/mm-iowa-bill-to-double-the-number-of-medical-marijuana-dispensaries-heads-to-govern/Iowa lawmakers have sent the governor legislation that would double the number of medical cannabis dispensaries that are allowed to operate in the state. Und...Tue, 12 May 2026 07:53:12 +0000https://thecannabisobserver.com/posts/mm-iowa-bill-to-double-the-number-of-medical-marijuana-dispensaries-heads-to-govern/