Patricia Corcoran

  • Behind the refugee crisis: Globalisation for whom?

    BY PATRICIA CORCORAN & ARUN PRADHAN "Listen! Please, just for a moment. Who is crying? Who is moaning? Since long ago we detainees at the Woomera Detention Centre have been suffering. We are human ... We have got blood in our vessels like you."

  • Open the doors!

    BY PATRICIA CORCORAN & ARUN PRADHAN The immediate measure to demand of "our" government is the unconditional right of entry and residence for all those who come here — an open door. Upon arrival, immigrants should be given equal access to

  • Ten reasons why the refugees should be freed

    Refugees are demanding to be freed from their imprisonment in immigration detention centres around the country and from the fear of being deported back to persecution. They are demanding protection and sanctuary. Here are 10

  • A refugee speaks from Port Hedland

    On the night of March 29, up to 60 refugees protested the removal for deportation of some of their fellow detainees from Port Hedland Immigration Detention Centre. Almost a week later, on April 4, more protests broke out at the

  • High school students fight corporate tyranny

    SYDNEY — About 30 people attended a vibrant high school speak-out in Town Hall Square on September 7, organised by Resistance. The theme was "Fight for global justice". Activists endured the rain to hear from speakers on topics including Cuba,

  • Youth plan green campaigns

    MELBOURNE - The Environmental Youth Alliance has targeted the federal government's resource security legislation as the main focus of future activities, culminating in marches and rallies on World Environment Day (June 2).

  • Young green campers plot to save planet

    Young green campers plot to save planetSYDNEY — While military recruiting centres report an increase in unemployed young people seeking a career in the services and Dick Smith and Tandy are trying to interest young people