Corrupt Australia presents an alternative to the politically correct channels of debate to reveal and scrutinize the skewed structure/design of modern Australian society. We also seek to encourage autonomous Australian culture which is free from the standardizing and overly materialistic clutches of globalisation and which encourages citizens to go further than simply contributing to a quantity over quality mindset and the banal and unsustainable conditions under which we may increase our love for and attainment of material mass.

University


The saying goes that Universities have become little more than degree factories. The focus certainly isn't on education. Like in the greater society, quality is tolerated if it's more profitable than the alternatives, but it rarely is. While there is a lot to be disappointed about, there are also great possibilities in these institutions.

For the uninitiated, here are some realisations to look forward to: Having a PhD doesn't entail any impressive qualities. Some of the intellectuals you encounter will seem borderline retarded. Some will not speak English. Some will be shining examples of where affirmative action gets us. Meanwhile, now you can listen to their tedious lectures on an ipod (progression). Mostly, you'll just endure a horde of dull liberals. Hence, if you plan to approach your work as a nihilist, dirty truths and all, then be prepared for some difficulties. If you are looking for the elite, prepare to look hard. They are there, but they are few.

Most students don't care. They are there to pass their units, please their family, and eventually get a higher paying job than they otherwise would have. The ideas mean nothing. They are quite capable of giving a presentation on the horrors of consumerism only to go shopping after class. While the majority fall into this category, some do not. So there is room to be effective and have some fun. Here are some suggestions:

- Universities have student newspapers. Write for them. You could have a series of opinion pieces throughout the year, or you could review quality albums or books. While many will detest your nihilist outlook (pseudonyms are helpful), others may be in tune with what you're saying, so include a contact email with your writing.

- Join some clubs/societies and get involved. Universities can seem like lonely places but chances are that there'll be something appealing, whether this is a cultural, academic, political or spiritual. Better yet:

- Start a club/society. If there is something that interests you, such as metal or philosophy, and is not represented, go ahead. This is a great way of meeting like-minded people, whether the club becomes official or not.

- Host a radio show. Disrupt the stream of pop-rock; play some quality music. Take the opportunity to advertise worthwhile things on campus, such as the soon to be/new club.

- Posterise the place. People do read posters and fliers, particularly if they're eye-catching. While publicising the new club and your radio show, chuck up some aunus/anus/corrupt fliers, again with your contact email. This, coupled with your writing, and who knows, a nihilist society could be an addition to the campus.

- Work well, not constantly. Remember: procrastination is like masturbation - great at the time, but in the end you're just fucking yourself. When you sit down to study, study. You will feel much better if you have time for exercise, hobbies and socialising rather than constant school and work. Get into good habits quickly, and you'll become addicted to the peace of mind that comes with them.

- Evaluate. Let the faculty know when you come across a great teacher or subject, and let them know when you're disappointed. This could make a difference come time for promotions, renewal of contracts and reconsideration of units. (Do this at the end of semesters to avoid vengeful marks). Also be sure to send links to the appropriate sites to the bright academics.

- You will be too busy during semester to follow every appealing thing that arises. It happens to all of us: the busiest time of year and fascinating distractions abound while one becomes channel to a stream of creativity and ideas demanding execution. Write the gist of each disruption down. Come the break you’ll have a nice list to keep you busy, whether busy crossing things off or busy avoiding the whole thing.

Although there is a lot to fault in our modern Universities, there is much promise. While the student voice is largely self-righteous and idiotic, you are in a position to make the alternatives heard. Combine the advice in this article and you will be on your way to changing the culture of your campus.

By Hut


Think of it all - of the life that is! Study your friends and foes!
Study the past! And answer this: "Are these times better than those?" The life-long quarrel, the paltry spite, the sting of your poisoned pride! No matter who fell it were better to fight as they did when the world was wide.

Boast as you will of your mateship now - crippled and mean and sly - The lines of suspicion on friendship's brow were traced since the days gone by.
There was room in the long, free lines of the van to fight for it side by side -
There was beating-room for the heart of a man in the days when the world was wide.

With its dull, brown days of a-shilling-an-hour the dreary year drags round: Is this the result of Old England's power? - the bourne of the Outward Bound?
Is this the sequel of Westward Ho! - of the days of Whate'er Betide? The heart of the rebel makes answer "No! We'll fight till the world grows wide!"

The world shall yet be a wider world - for the tokens are manifest; East and North shall the wrongs be hurled that followed us South and West. The march of Freedom is North by the Dawn! Follow, whate'er betide! Sons of the Exiles, march! March on! March till the world grows wide!

- Henry Lawson

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