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Medicinal cannabis campaigner Lucy Haslam said scores of users of the drug can be deemed criminal, as she emphasises on the need to make access to the drug easier. Referring to the issue, she says there is an “elephant in the room” concerning access to the drug.

Perth-based MGC Pharmaceuticals have reportedly produced their first cannabinoid extracts at the company’s new European extraction facility. The company told on Monday that it has successfully produced the primary psychoactive compound in cannabis, cannabinoid, at its Slovenia extraction facility.

Prime Minister Malcolm Turnbull discussed with Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi the prospect of exporting more coal to India and enhancing the number of Indian students travelling to Australia during his first day of the visit to the country. However, he underplayed the prospect of a free trade deal between the two countries.

IT giant Microsoft has started taking registrations for its Windows Insider Program for Business. Incorporating the Insider Preview in the company’s deployment plans will go a long way in preparing for the next update of Windows 10. Such developments on the Windows 10 front could also ease out the release of the Microsoft Surface Phone, which is a highly-anticipated device for the Windows Phone fans.

Prefabricated building company Arkistruct, based in Brisbane, has announced it will be supporting local manufacturing by bringing back its business to Australia. Arkistruct is shifting its business by having its equipment shipped from a factory in China that developed its prefabricated panels.

South Australia witnessed its green energy production reaching record levels. With this achievement, the state looks set to reach its renewable energy target of 50 percent eight years ahead of schedule.

Tesla Model 3’s biggest mystery has been its interiors. Now, certain blurry spy shots have provided a sneak peek into its interiors, and fans are more than happy. For the first time they have got a nice glimpse of their beloved vehicle mush before it is released.

Samsung Galaxy S8, S8+ and LG G6 have won lots of praises for sporting bezel-less displays. This year has seen numerous smartphone manufacturers go for such displays. It’s a hot trend now, as bezel-less displays provide a stunning look and feel to the bricks.

Aerospace company Boeing is establishing a new office in Adelaide, which will lead to the creation of as many as 250 jobs. Scheduled to open next week, the new office will support advanced military systems and engage in research and development.

The Huawei Honor 8 Pro is a 5.7-inch handset, catering to the upper-midrange segment. It boasts some impressive hardware specs and some compelling features such as a 4,000 mAh battery and a dual-camera setup.

The Australian Federal Police has seized the largest haul of methamphetamine to date in Australia.

A Motorola ad has allegedly given a peek into the company’s yet unannounced smartphone, the Moto X 2017. The Moto X line has been on a break for a while but it’s far from over. The upcoming brick may have made a short cameo in the ad.

If latest reports are to be believed, “Yooka-Laylee” will have a performance patch ready at launch. It will address certain camera-related issues. The upcoming platform video game, developed by Playtonic Games, and published by Team17 for Linux, macOS, Microsoft Windows, PlayStation 4, Xbox One and Nintendo Switch, is scheduled to release on April 11.

The Transportation Security Administration (TSA) will not allow users to take medical marijuana either on checked or carry-on bags. It will not look at medicinal cannabis any differently than non-medical cannabis.

The Turnbull government will be awarding the University of Melbourne almost $500,000 for enhancing the production scale of medicinal cannabis. The program aims at bettering the process of extracting parts of cannabis plants that can be used as an alternative form of treatment for chronic pain.

Facebook is cracking down on “revenge porn” big time. It’s taking a series of steps to stop such images from spreading. The steps also include a process wherein Facebook will prevent users from reposting intimate images shared without the subject’s consent.

A secure and inexpensive Australian power grid running on 100 percent renewable energy can be constructed by pumped hydro storage, a new study from the Australian National University (ANU) reveals. The power grid, producing zero emissions, will require wind and solar photovoltaic (PV) technology to run, along with pumped hydro storage, according to lead researcher Professor Andrew Blakers.

Niantic may soon launch an Easter event for “Pokemon GO,” and it could be as early as this week. The new event may incorporate Eggs in some way that could be easier to hatch. This event seems highly likely, as new stats reveal that the game is losing players alarmingly fast.

Syria experienced a suspected chemical attack on Tuesday that experts said to be the worst in years in the country.

Mining company Fortescue Metals Group (FMG) will be collaborating with universities from Australia and China to introduce a mining and cooperation innovation research model. The universities involved in the tie-up are University of Western Australia (UWA), the WA School of Mines at Curtin University, Central South University (CSU) in Changsha, and Sun Yat-San University in Guangzhou.

Xiaomi’s CEO Lei Jun has confirmed the arrival of Mi 6 in April. Expected launch date is either April 11 or 18. The smartphone is expected to sport a dual camera. Another highly-anticipated device from the Chinese manufacturer is the Mi Mix 2.

Comedian Wil Anderson has spoken about using medicinal cannabis on a regular basis as a remedy for osteoporosis that he has been suffering from for years. He emphasised that the product, should it be legalised in Australia, could save lives.

Australia reported a higher than expected seasonally adjusted trade surplus of $3.57 billion for the month of February. The rise was backed by increasing prices in iron ore and plunging imports of consumer goods, according to the Australian Bureau of Statistics (ABS).

Kyrgyzstan's State Committee for National Security has named the person responsible for the St Petersburg metro bombing as Akbarzhon Dzhalilov.

If latest reports are to be believed, certain alleged Samsung Galaxy S8 prototypes have been spotted with dual cameras. The flagship was announced last week, and its facial recognition feature, Bixby and huge display have been praised. However, the much-anticipated two camera lenses were missing.

Victorian Liberal leader Matthew Guy has said the party will not be shuttering any power plant fuelling the power requirements of the state should Coalition win the government. He said the brown-coal-fired stations fulfilling the electricity needs of the state would be kept.

Mining services organisation MACA has been designated as the preferred tenderer for the bulk earthworks package at the Gruyere gold project in Western Australia. Nevertheless, the mining company will be named the official contractor in April. The work is expected to begin before the end of the current financial year.

If latest reports are to be believed, Sony’s flagship device, the Xperia XZ Premium, is coming with a 4K HDR display. It also has an advanced camera technology that can record videos at an incredible 960fps. It will be interesting to see how the Sony smartphone fares against the LG G6.

A mother from New South Wales has issued a plea to the state and federal governments calling for an easier access to medicinal cannabis for her eight-year-old daughter. In an online petition on Change.org, Yvonne Cooper has amassed as many as 50,000 supporters. She is afraid that if her daughter is not given the drug, she may die.