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Acquiring permission for prescribing medicinal cannabis to patients is proving to be immensely difficult for doctors. The State Government is facing intense pressure to adopt methods to make access to the drug easier.

The Australian Capital Territory (ACT) could achieve the reputation of becoming one of the top renewable energy regions in the world. The news comes as Australia finds itself divided in the debate concerning the dangers of renewable energy.

The fifth Global Mission of “Pokemon Sun and Moon” is already complete, and it began only yesterday. Players have already achieved the target of hatching a total of 200,000 Eggs. In fact, participants surpassed the target by leaps and bounds, hatching over 400,000 Eggs, which is twice the objective. The event will run till April 10.

OnePlus 5 is undoubtedly one of the most-anticipated handsets of this year, as it is expected to come with specs and features that can even match the performance of the iPhones and Samsung Galaxys. LG G6 also created a lot of wave with its specs and features. It will be interesting to see how the two compare against each other.

While Tesla Model 3 continues to catch every car buyer’s attention, there is another electric vehicle in the making that will complete the company’s “S3XY” line-up. It’s none other than Tesla Model Y, whose details are expected in the coming week.

A cricketer has been spared jail in England after beating his ex-wife because he claimed to have a contract with Leicestershire County Cricket Club.

The South China Sea dispute is making headlines again as a new report from the United States suggests China is nearing the completion of constructing three man-made islands. With the help of these bases, the country will be able to deploy combat aircraft and other military assets more quickly in the region.

If latest reports are to be believed, Niantic has revealed its plans for releasing Legendaries in “Pokemon GO.” The developer has reportedly sent out a new message teasing about the big update. Meanwhile, a study has revealed that the actually helps parents bond with their kids.

HTC U, previously codenamed HTC Ocean, is the new flagship phone every fan is waiting for. It is one of the company’s concept phones that will come with a unique control method. Its standout feature is its touch-sensitive frame that has replaced the volume rockers and standard buttons, with contextual squeezing and sliding of the handset's sides.

Latest Samsung Galaxy Note 8 leaks have suggested that the device will be coming with a dual-camera setup. It will be interesting to see how the flagship fares against the Apple iPhone 8 Plus and HTC 11.

Legalisation of cannabis remains an issue of debate among Australian politicians. Canada, on the other hand, announced that it will be introducing a legislature to legalise recreational marijuana by 2018.

A report investigating South Australia’s statewide blackout has highlighted the country’s electricity system’s need to adapt to the high use of renewable energy. The blackout on Sep. 28 last year resulted in as many as 850,000 residents experiencing power outage.

Desktop users, who are planning to invest their money in purchasing either the Apple iMac 2017 or the Microsoft Surface Studio, must first compare their specs and features, to have an overall idea about the devices. The Surface Studio and iMac 2017 are slated to be two highly advanced desktop computers, when released.

“Mass Effect: Andromeda” is facing a lot of criticism for making its female characters look ugly. The gaming community is furious, but developer BioWare is not ready to clarify or provide any explanation for doing so.

The Fujifilm Instax Mini 9 has been announced in festive colours. It also sports certain new features that make it a nice addition in any get-togethers. The camera comes with a selfie mirror, close to the iris, to help users achieve the perfect angle. It also has a high-key mode and a close-up-ready lens for brighter photos.

If latest reports are to be believed, Samsung is releasing a 34-foot HDR LED display that is set to become moviegoers’ preferred choice. Samsung Cinema Screen is upgrading movie theatres with 4K HDR. It is the company’s latest concept product and is the world’s first High Dynamic Range (HDR) LED theatre display.

Donald Trump argues that he can’t be sued by a woman he allegedly groped because he is now the president of the United States. The American leader is being sued for defamation by former “Apprentice” contestant Summer Zervos.

“Pokemon Sun and Moon” players have received the shock of their lives as Nintendo has reportedly banned around 7,651 players for altering their saved files. As of now, there is no way to unban one’s account, even if it has been banned accidentally.

The extradition treaty between Australia and China has sunk after Labor and the crossbench voted against it in the parliament. In order to give the go-ahead, the government required Labor to vote in favour of the treaty.

The flagship that everybody has been waiting for with bated breath is none other than the Samsung Galaxy S8. While there have been numerous leaks, there are still a few surprises left, when the South Korean tech giant launches the handset on March 29, Thursday, 2 a.m. AEDT. Meanwhile, Google Pixel 2 leaks have also surfaced online.

Queensland Government has amended its laws to enable licensed cannabis growers and researchers to supply seeds to Australia’s medicinal cannabis market. The development, as part of the Drugs Misuse Act 1986, comes on the heels of public roundtable meetings held last year to discuss the medicinal cannabis scheme.

Movado’s Android wear device, Movado Connect, looks just like regular watches. It features the company’s single dot watchface design. The company revealed its first Android Wear watch at the Baselworld 2017. It’s the company’s first solo foray into the world of smartwatches.

If latest reports are to be believed, Microsoft may not unveil the Surface Book 2 and the Surface Pro 5 at the Surface Spring Hardware Launch Event. Fans were expecting the devices at the event, as earlier reports had also pointed towards it.

Morgan Stanley analyst Adam Jonas is of the opinion that the safety of Tesla Model 3 will allow the electric vehicle maker to steal away market share from its competitors. This is Tesla’s big opportunity, too good to miss.

The Australian Taxation Office (ATO) has disallowed a farmer's tax return after claiming that he was an itinerant worker.

If latest reports are to be believed, “Friday the 13th: The Game” has revealed Jason’s new ability. This ability was not seen in the beta version. The game in all likelihood will be released in April, as co-creator Ronnie Hobbs had hinted at an early-2017 release.

If latest reports are to be believed, the latest “Pokemon GO” update is full of bugs and many are actually rolling back to the previous version. On the other hand, the Water Festival event is doing really well and has generated a lot of buzz.

Prime Minister Malcolm Turnbull has called for the parliament to give their approval to an extradition deal with China. The PM emphasised that the deal forms a significant part of law enforcement relations between the two nations.

If latest reports are to be believed, Microsoft’s new patent may have hinted at a Surface Phone with a foldable screen. The newly discovered patent shows a clamshell hinge device. It was filed in 2015 but became available only recently.