‘Demolition by neglect’: This 174-year-old building is supposed to be restored. So far, nothing has been done.
A historic Melbourne building is deteriorating, with its owner yet to face penalties. Experts warn gaps in heritage laws leave history at risk of demolition.
- by Clay Lucas
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Metro Tunnel land row: Luxury apartment developer sues state for $20 million
The Devitt Property Group has accused the Victoria government of ignoring its compensation claims in a dispute spanning more than four years.
- by Carla Jaeger and Clay Lucas
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Legal Cannabis
Seven-minute scripts: How top cannabis company encourages quick consults with doctor bonuses
Doctors at Australia’s top cannabis firm can see up to eight patients an hour in quick consults, with incentives tied to patient volume targets.
- by Clay Lucas
‘Fishy from the outset’: Millions in crowdsourced cannabis cash sparks landmark battle
A crowdsourcing investment initiative by fast-growing market giant Montu’s has descended into acrimony and unprecedented action from a corporate regulator.
- by Clay Lucas
Victoria may end automatic licence loss for drivers testing positive for cannabis
Advocates and patients say it’s time the law was modernised to reflect the use of medicinal cannabis.
- by Broede Carmody and Clay Lucas
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As Canadian cannabis conquers Australia, local growers face tough rules
Canadian cannabis is flooding Australia’s medicinal market, leaving local growers struggling to compete with looser standards and raising concerns about quality.
- by Clay Lucas
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Ninety patients a day: Telehealth tick-and-flick cannabis scripts under fire
One GP wrote an average of one script every five minutes, fuelling concerns over the money on offer, with online job ads for doctors offering up to $350 an hour.
- by Clay Lucas
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Legal Cannabis
Cannabis Inc: Australia’s booming medicinal weed industry
Australia’s medicinal cannabis industry has taken boomed since legalisation in 2016 – but its growth is raising questions for many in the health sector.
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Cannabis Inc: Biggest player’s legal battle shapes as boom industry’s turning point
Montu’s legal battle with the TGA exposes the high stakes in Australia’s booming medicinal cannabis industry, where ethics, advertising, and profits collide.
- by Clay Lucas
Mental health tragedy sparks questions on medicinal cannabis oversight
The death of a man with mental health issues who took his life after cannabis was prescribed by a Melbourne company has thrown a spotlight on a booming industry.
- by Clay Lucas
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Housing crisis
Leaked proposal’s sweeping changes to appeal rights, height limits, overlooking rules
Residents’ right to challenge developments in their street would be severely curtailed and basic standards for new projects will be redrawn under a significant proposed overhaul of the state’s planning rules.
- by Clay Lucas
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