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Modern paganism in the Australia
[edit]Short Description here about paganism in Australia.
History
[edit]The early history of Australian Paganism is obscure. Theosophists and spiritualists arrived in Australia in the late 1800s and early 1900s. The Ordo Templi Orientis (OTO) had a lodge in Sydney from 1912 until the late 1920s, which was revived in 1982. In late 1960s and 1970s both Melbourne and Sydney saw various occult orders influenced by Western magical traditions, British occultism, and figures like Aleister Crowley however these groups were mostly small and secretive.[1]
When exactly Witchcraft arrived in Australia is a matter of debate however it’s commonly accepted that Alexandrian Wiccans and Gardnerian Wiccans arrived in Australia from England and the United States around the late 1960s.[2]
Australia inherited its witchcraft laws from British colonial rule, specifically the Witchcraft Act of 1735, was repealed in 1951. Australian witchcraft laws were gradually phased out in Australia, with New South Wales being the first state to repeal them in 1969. South Australia followed in 1991, Queensland in 2000, and Victoria in 2005.[1][3]
Student Movement
[edit]In 2021, The Adelaide University Occult Club, a student club at the University of Adelaide, faced challenges in securing funding and access to campus facilities from student union, YouX due to a delay in reregistering the club. The pagan club with multiple other clubs signed an open letter to the clubs committee. In 2022, controversy the club was reregistration was denied during an in camera decision; rejection of registration was complaint over the club might summon satan.[4][5]
In 2024, Sacred Grove Society (SGSFU), student club for pagans at Flinders University was formed;[6] Flinders University used to have the pagan club from 1998 to 2008, Flinders University Pagan Association (FUPA); FUPA used to produce a club newsletter called The Grimoire and host a radio show called The Elements on student radio.[7]
Other university pagan clubs of the 2000s in Australia include Pagans and Gnostics of the University of Sydney (PAGUS), Monash University’s Alternative Spiritualities Club, and University of Western Australia’s Pagan Network.[8]
Australia inherited its witchcraft laws from British colonial rule, specifically the Witchcraft Act of 1735, was repealed in 1951. Australian witchcraft laws were gradually phased out in Australia, with New South Wales being the first state to repeal them in 1969. South Australia followed in 1991, Queensland in 2000, and Victoria in 2005.[1][3]
Demographics
[edit]In the 2001 Australian census, 24,157 people identified with a Pagan religion, representing 0.12% of the population. This included 10,632 Pagans, 8,755 Wiccans, 2,225 nature religion adherents, 1,085 Pantheists, 763 Animists, and 697 Druids.
Comparatively, there are slightly more Pagans in Australia than Brethren, ten times more than Scientologists, and half the number of Seventh Day Adventists or Mormons, making Paganism a significant minority religion. Professor Douglas Ezzy suspects that 2001 census underestimates the number of Pagans, especially among teenagers whose parents may not have reported their Pagan beliefs due to the stigma associated with terms like “Witch”; many any who identified as “Pagan” on the census might identify as “Witch” in private.[2]
The 2001 census (and following censuses) also showed that women dominate Australian Paganism, with 63% being female. The religion in Australia with the highest proportion of females to males is Wicca, with only 26 males for every 100 females, compared to the national ratio of 97 males for every 100 females.[9]
In the 2011 census, 32,083 Australians identified their religion as a pagan religion including 8,413 people who identified their religion as Wicca or Neopagan witchcraft.[10]
In the 2016 census, 27,194 Australians identified as pagan or other affiliated "nature religions" including 6,616 people who identified their religion as Wicca or Neopagan witchcraft.[3]
In the 2021 census, 33,142 Australians identified their religion as nature religion including 18,630 people who identified their religion as pagan religion and 7,785 people who identified their religion as Wicca or Neopagan witchcraft.[11]
Student Media Network (Australia)
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| Formation | 2022 |
|---|---|
| Purpose | To connect, promote and support student journalism |
| Location | |
Region served | Oceania |
| Membership | More than 10 Member Publications |
| Website | studentmedia.au |
The Student Media Network (SMN) is a national body for student newspapers, radios, and magazines that are published by the student associations of universities in Australia. The Student Media Network aims to provide support and training for student journalists, encourage best practice, and recognise success.
History
[edit]As far as we know, the University of Melbourne’s Farrago is the oldest continuously running student publication in Australia since 1925. Four years later Honi Soit was born but so were two other publications, On Dit and Pelican from Adelaide University and University of Western Australia respectively. For the uninitiated, here is a little refresher on how Honi Soit came to be: in 1929, a ragtag bunch of students came together to “force ourselves upon your notice, […] to strip the veneer, to open the cupboard on our skeletons, and those of other people, to tell the truth without fear or favour, and to assist our readers in their search for the Touchstone of philosophy — happiness.” In this introductory editorial, entitled “Why We Publish “Honi Soit”, editor A.E. Crouch set down the mantra that has swirled around Honi ever since: “we are iconoclasts.”
Efforts to create a cohesive student media network have also emerged over the years, similar to organizations like the Student Publication Association (UK), and Aotearoa Student Press Association (New Zealand). These initiatives aim to unite student journalists across various institutions, providing resources, training, and support to enhance the quality and impact of student media. The network aims foster collaboration and solidarity among student media across Australia, enabling them to tackle common challenges and amplify their voices such as censorship from their student unions and production.
Student Media Conference
[edit]The conference is aim provided a platform for student journalists to learn, connect, and be inspired by industry professionals.
The first student media conference of the Student Media Network happened in September 2024, with key workshops and panels such as opening ceremony with Antoinette Lattouf, Comics and Illustration Workshop with David Rowe, Climate Change with Dr Karl, and panel with federal Greens senator Mehreen Faruqi.[12]
We Have Friends!: Student Media Australia Conference Wrap-Up - Glass (qutglass.com)
Student Journalist Conference 2024 | Green Left
USYD newspaper to host prominent writers, academics, politicians (cityhub.com.au)
Governance
[edit]Organising Members of the Student Media Network are:
- Honi Soit, University of Sydney
- Farrago
- Glass
- Worroni
- Vertigo
In the Student Media Conference 2024, Student Media laid the foundation of the Governance of SMN with a National Branch, and State Branches.
There are a whole host of student publications across Australia, far more than we have covered so far in the student media spotlights. In fact, even the Student Media Conference 2024 brought together only a portion of the student journalists toiling across the country. Give or take, there are currently 43 publishing student media outlets of which Honi is aware. 15 of these attended the Student Media Conference 2024 at USyd, including seven interstate mastheads.
List of student publications in Australia
NSW AND ACT Branch
[edit]USyd: Honi Soit, PULP, and Surgfm.
UTS: Vertigo
UNSW: Noise
Macquarie University: Grapeshot
WSU: W’SUP
UoW: Tertangala
University of Newcastle: Opus and Yak
University of New England: Neucleus
Southern Cross University: FLUNK
Charles Sturt University: Hungappa and Interp
ANU: Woroni and ANU Observer
University of Canberra: Curieux
SA/NT Branch
[edit]Flinders University: Empire Times
University of Adelaide: On Dit
Uni SA: Verse and On The Record
Charles Darwin University: Flycatcher
VICTORIA AND TASMANIA Branch
[edit]UniMelb: Farrago
Monash University: Lot’s Wife, Esperanto, RadMon.
RMIT: Catalyst and The Swanston Gazette
La Trobe: Rabelais Student Media
Federation University: Fedpress
Swinburne: Swine
Deakin: Wordly
VUT: Hyde
University of Tasmania: Togatus
WA Branch
[edit]UWA: Pelican
Curtin University of Technology: Grok
Edith Cowan University: Dircksey
Murdoch University: Meteor
Queensland Branch
[edit]QUT: Glass
UQ: Semper Floreat
Griffith: Getamungstit
USQ: The Ashes
University of the Sunshine Coast: Scoop
James Cook University: The Bullsheet
Bond University: Bound
Also See
[edit]Other Student Press Associations such as Student Publication Association (UK), Aotearoa Student Press Association (New Zealand), and Associated Collegiate Press (US).
The Sundials
[edit]History
[edit]Releases
[edit]https://hifiway.live/2023/03/27/the-sundials-release-debut-single-im-down/amp/ https://www.thenote.com.au/new-releases/this-weeks-noteworthy-new-releases-3pnc6-yfas6-pb355-yfrrx-wplrz https://www.abc.net.au/triplejunearthed/artist/the-sundials/
AUU and SRC draft
[edit]SRC
[edit]The 2023 student elections saw a landslide by Left Action, however the election results were overturned by the election tribunal due to a complaint regarding wearing political party material, resulting all their candidates being disqualified.
https://onditmagazine.com.au/2023/08/16/student-elections-preview-2023/
https://youx.org.au/pageassets/voice/elections/2023/NUS-2023-Elected.pdf
Murdoch University Student Guild draft
[edit]Student Council
[edit]History
[edit]FUSA draft
[edit]Student Council
[edit]2024 Student Council
[edit]FUSA Student Council | |
|---|---|
| 12th Student Council | |
| History | |
| Founded | October 1, 2012 |
| Preceded by | 11th Student Council (2023) |
| Leadership | |
Student President | Janageeth Longeswaran, FIRE-UP since 1 December 2023 (1 years ago) |
General Secretary | Nathaniel Winter, FIRE-UP since 1 November 2023 (1 years ago) |
Education Officer | Ben Grillett, FIRE-UP since 1 December 2023 (1 years ago) |
| Structure | |
| Seats | 20 |
| File:‘’’IMAGE OF SEATS HERE’’’ | |
Political groups | Government
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| Elections | |
First election | 2012 |
Last election | October, 2023 |
Next election | October, 2024 |
| Meeting place | |
| Alere Cafe, Bedford Park Campus | |
| University Council Room, Registry building, Bedford Park Campus | |
| Website | |
| https://fusa.edu.au/studentcouncil-2/ | |
| Rules | |
| https://fusa.edu.au/constitution-regulations/ | |
Student Council (2012-2023)
[edit]Box here of student councils Amanda Rish
Empire Times Draft 2023
[edit]Empire Times Draft
 The 2023 logo. | |
| Editors | Katia Rawlings, Rachelle Summers, Katie Stedman & Georgia Nolan |
|---|---|
| Categories | Arts Politics Youth |
| Frequency | Monthly |
| Unpaid circulation | 8 |
| First issue | 11 March 1969 |
| Company | Flinders University Student Association |
| Country |  Australia |
| Language | English |
| Website | www |
Empire Times is the student newspaper of the Flinders University, in Adelaide, Australia. It has been published by the Flinders University Student Association since 1969, ceased publication in 2006 as a result of voluntary student unionism, however resumed in 2013 with the reintroduction of SSAF.[13][14][15][16]
History
[edit]Empire Times was published by the Students' Association of Flinders University (SAFU) from 1969 to 2006. The founder and first editor of the newspaper was Martin Fabinyi, and the newspaper was originally printed in the back of his house by fellow student Rod Boswell.[15][17] In 1969 Empire Times costed 15 cents, nowadays it’s free.[18] Empire Times had a history of controversial humour and anti-establishment discussion.[15]
Empire Times ceased publication in 2006 as a result of voluntary student unionism, but resumed in 2013.[19][15] Between 2007 to 2012, a student publication called The Libertine filled the void left from ceased production of Empire Times.[20][21][22]
In 2004, edition 36 special woman’s edition of “Fempire Times” which accidentally printed as edition 37, and resulted in 2005, completely skipping numbering with edition 37 being listed as 38.[17]
Editors
[edit]Editorial staff
[edit]In a typical year there are two to four paid editors, who manage the paper; editors are elected during FUSA student elections or appointed by student council. The term of office for an editor begins after November 1 until the November 30 the following year; technically means that there is two teams of editors during November.[23]
The paid editors are assisted by unpaid sub-editors, columnists and other contributors who design, researched and wrote individual content.
As of 2023, salary of an editor is $30,000p.a. in total, which is usually divided equally between the team.[24]
Editors (2020-Present)
[edit]In 2023 FUSA elections, the 2024 Empire Times editors ran with the FIRE-UP faction.[25] In 2022 FUSA elections, the 2023 Empire Times editors were elected by default as they were the only candidates for the position. [citation needed]
| 2024 Editors |
|---|
| Editors |
| Miriam van der Heiden |
| Lachlan White |
| Noah Montgomery |
| 2023 Editors |
|---|
| Editors |
| Katia Rawlings |
| Rachelle Summers |
| Katie Stedman |
| Georgia Nolan |
| 2022 Editors |
|---|
| Editors |
| Jessica Rowe |
| Tahlia Dilberovic |
| Claire Gibbins |
| 2021 Editors |
|---|
| Editors |
| Nathan Cheetham |
| Brie Dark |
| Artemis Perry |
| Courtney Lawrence |
| Zofia Kolodziei |
| 2020 Editors |
|---|
| Editors |
| Amy Bennett |
| Bec Manser |
| Carmen Giffen |
| 2019 Editors |
|---|
| Editors |
| Alicia Wood |
| James Watson |
| Kienan McKay |
| 2018 Editors |
|---|
| Editors |
| Ainsley Ewart |
| Oli Glenie |
| Cameron Lowe |
| 2017 Editors |
|---|
| Editors |
| Eleanor Danenberg* |
| Lisandra Linde |
| Liam McNally |
*Was the only editor to do a full term.
| 2016 Editors |
|---|
| Editors |
| Eleanor Danenberg |
| Liam McNally |
| Lauren Reid |
| Simon Corletto |
| 2015 Editors |
|---|
| Editors |
| Jess Nicole |
| Jenn Matters |
| Laura Telford |
| Simone Corletto |
| 2014 Editors |
|---|
| Editors |
| Jess Nicole |
| Flik Schemmer |
| Jade Kelly |
| Bethany Lawrence |
| 2013 Editors |
|---|
| Editors |
| Simon Collinson |
| Sarah Gates |
| Dunja Nedic |
Prominent past editors and contributors
[edit]Notable former editors and contributors included Martin Armiger, Greig (HG Nelson) Pickhaver, Steph Key and Kate Ellis.[26][15]
Format
[edit]Prior to Voluntary Student Unionism (VSU), the paper was printed in a tabloid format on standard newsprint. When Empire Times returned with the introduction of SSAF, the paper was changed to a magazine (half-tabloid newsprint) format, usually A5 sizing however 2023 was it was A4. [citation needed]
Most issues of Empire Times conform to a certain theme, reflected in the graphical style, and usually in the content within it. There are special theme issues such as Corona Times, focusing on Covid-19,[27] or Fempire Times, which is written primarily or exclusively by women. A common yearly theme is Disability.[citation needed]
Empire Times has done collaborative issues with other students newspapers. In 2022, University of Adelaide’s student newspaper OnDit collaborated with Empire Times to produce, OnDit x Empire Times, both producing issues to circle around their content censorship for each other’s restrictions respectively.[28] In 1973, Dit ego times was a joint publication between OnDit, South Australian Institute of Technology’s student newspaper Egois, and Empire Times.[29][30][31][32][33]
References
[edit]- ^ a b c Walsh, Brendan C. (2023-06-06). "Nature religions are growing in Australia – though witchcraft was illegal in some territories just 10 years ago". The Conversation. Retrieved 2024-07-28.
- ^ a b Ezzy, Douglas (2009). "Australian Paganisms". In Pizza, Murphy; Lewis, James R. (eds.). Handbook of Contemporary Paganism. Leiden: BRILL. ISBN 9789004163737.
- ^ a b c "Why Australia's pagan community may emerge from the pandemic stronger than ever". ABC News. 2021-04-09. Retrieved 2024-07-28.
- ^ "Adelaide University Occult Club fights for funding and campus access with union registration decision delayed - ABC News". ABC News. Retrieved 2024-07-28.
- ^ "Occult club registration rejected after complaint it may summon Satan to University of Adelaide - ABC News". amp.abc.net.au. Retrieved 2024-07-28.
- ^ "Sacred Grove Society". FUSA Clubs.
- ^ "Flinders University Pagan Association". Archived from the original on 12 November 2001. Retrieved 2024-07-28.
- ^ "Pagans On Campus". 2000-06-16. Archived from the original on 16 June 2000. Retrieved 2024-07-28.
- ^ "Media Release - Census reveals Australia's religious diversity on World Religion Day". ABS. 2018-01-18. Retrieved 2024-07-28.
- ^ "PAGANDASH – STAND UP AND BE COUNTED Results of the 2011 Census". Pagandash.org.au. 2012. Archived from the original on 15 March 2013. Retrieved 18 November 2012.
- ^ Australian Bureau of Statistics (2021) 'Table - Nature Religions' 4-digit level RELP Religious Affiliation and SEXP Sex by STATE, 2021 Census - Cultural Diversity, accessed 28 July 2024.
- ^ "Student Media Conference: Reviews from the student media coalface - Honi Soit". Honi Soit - News, culture, comedy, opinion, satire, and more since 1929. 2024-10-08. Retrieved 2024-10-09.
- ^ "Empire times - Catalogue | National Library of Australia". nla.gov.au. Retrieved 2023-11-09.
- ^ Forte, Jacqui (June 2005). "Students' Association of Flinders University". Submission to Senate Employment, Workplace Relations and Education References Committee. Inquiry into the provisions of the Higher Education Support Amendment (Abolition of Compulsory Up-front Union Fees) Bill 2005.
- ^ a b c d e Austlit. "Student Newspapers | AustLit: Discover Australian Stories". www.austlit.edu.au. Retrieved 2023-11-04.
- ^ "Empire Times - The life and times of Flinders". Flinders University. Retrieved 2023-11-04.
- ^ a b "Empire Times 46.5 by FUSA Association - Issuu". issuu.com. 2019-08-19. Retrieved 2023-11-08.
- ^ Fabinyi, Martin (15 August 2019). "In The Beginning Was The Word". Empire Times. p. 17.
- ^ "Student media needs student fees to survive". ABC News. 2013-09-25. Retrieved 2023-11-09.
- ^ "Bring back BULL: The death of print media on campus". Honi Soit. 2018-10-23. Retrieved 2023-11-09.
- ^ "Libertine magazine - Catalogue | National Library of Australia". nla.gov.au. Retrieved 2023-11-09.
- ^ Libertine magazine. (2008). Flinders One, Flinders Campus Community Services.
- ^ "Empire Times Regulations (2022)" (PDF).
- ^ "Elections – FUSA – Flinders University Student Association". Retrieved 2023-11-08.
- ^ "FUSA Election Candidate Statements by FUSA Association - Issuu". issuu.com. 2023-09-27. Retrieved 2023-11-04.
- ^ "Empire Times: a radical paper turns 40". InDaily. 2013-08-22. Retrieved 2023-11-09.
- ^ "Empire Times 47.6 by FUSA Association - Issuu". issuu.com. 2020-09-14. Retrieved 2023-11-09.
- ^ "Empire Times 49.4 by FUSA Association - Issuu". issuu.com. 2022-08-03. Retrieved 2023-11-09.
- ^ Dit ego times : a joint publication of Empire Times (Flinders Uni), Egois (S.A.I.T) and On dit (Adelaide Uni). (1973). Adelaide University Students’ Union.
- ^ Association, Adelaide University Students'; Council, Adelaide University Students' Representative; University, Flinders; Technology, South Australian Institute of (1973). "On Dit. Volume 41, FriDit Ego Times".
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