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Chefs
Cuisine & Food

Guy Grossi - It's all about Amore e Cultura

“It’s all about amore e cultura,” says Guy Grossi following the announcement of his brand-new Melbourne restaurant, Puttanesca, a relaxed, family-friendly osteria.

Community and Social Engagement
Global & Social Engagement

The long journey home

Tourism that reconnects Italians from around the world with their past.

Economy
Business & Innovation

Italian trade with Australia: a picture of surprising resilience?

Disruptions to trade caused by the pandemic had a serious impact on the world economy. As the situation finds a new equilibrium, it is worth taking stock of the trade balance sheet between Italy and Australia.

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Bruno Mascitelli

on

25/3/2024

Events
Art & Culture

Tarantella brings the community together

Good vibes filled the air during the second edition of the Segmento Tarantella Festival at Edwardes Lake Park in the Melbourne suburb of Reservoir and in its debut year in the regional Victorian town of Shepparton.

by

Editorial Staff

on

31/1/2024

Travel
Tourism & Places

Negative influencers - The problem of overtourism in Italy

Millions of tourists flood into Italy every year, making it one of the most visited and photographed countries in the world, but how does the deluge of online posts affect the communities behind the posts?

by

Edoardo Vijge

on

8/1/2024

Music
Global & Social Engagement

Mapping the landscape with music

We interviewed Australian Italian singer Ilaria Crociani about her new album Connecting the Dots and the women who inspired it. The singer opened up about loneliness, belonging, finding strength in the stories of others.

by

Fulvia Galignani

on

31/12/2023

Cinema & theatre
Art & Culture

A window onto the drawing room of Italy

Italian film director Giuseppe Piccioni chose to return to his roots and reconnect with his homeland in his latest masterpiece, The Shadow of the Day (L’ombra del Giorno), completely filmed in the city of Ascoli Piceno.

by

Carla Trigilia

on

18/10/2023

Economy
Business & Innovation

The Impact of the War in Ukraine on the Italian Economy

The impact of the ongoing war in Ukraine unleashed by the Russian invasion in February 2022 was bound to affect the integrated and mutually reliant economies of Europe and the world.

by

Bruno Mascitelli

on

26/8/2023

Cinema & theatre
Art & Culture

Behind the scenes of My Brilliant Friend

At the age of 19, Francesca Montuori found herself starring in "My Brilliant Friend–Season 3: Those who leave and those who stay". She spoke to Segmento about her experiences on set and her most memorable moments.

by

Carla Trigilia

on

1/8/2023

Art
Business & Innovation

Is AI promoting the renaissance of the arts?

Artificial Intelligence is having a significant impact on the cinema industry. Segmento meets film director Dale Crawford to discuss the role of AI in filmmaking.

by

Nataša Ciabatti

on

5/7/2023

Business people
Global & Social Engagement

There is no change without conflict

“There is no change without conflict, and my role is to facilitate the transition.” Luna Angelini Marinucci is the newly appointed Italian consul of Queensland and the Northern Territory, largest district in Australia.

by

Nataša Ciabatti

on

31/3/2023

Economy
Business & Innovation

Beijing in the Mediterranean Sea

China is moving from a rural country to a nation competing for its role in the international arena. Aspirations to consolidate economic and political power are fundamental to the Belt and Road Initiative

by

Peter Figelj

on

12/1/2023

Business people
Business & Innovation

Business Opportunities for Italian Companies in Australia

Segmento farewells Trade Commissioner Paola De Faveri, whose 4-year posting at the Italian Trade Agency (ITA) in Sydney comes to an end this November. We talked to her about ITA and the importance of Made in Italy brand.

by

Raffaele Caputo

on

17/11/2022

International
Global & Social Engagement

On a mission toward mutual enrichment

On the occasion of the launch of the Perth-Rome direct flight, Segmento meets NicolಠCostantini, Consul of Italy to Western Australia. The aim is to extend the route to the rest of the year, especially around Christmas.

by

Luca Calvanese

on

27/9/2022

Food trends
Tourism & Places

Arancini Art, Puopolo Salumi & Vannella Cheese: blending Italian traditions with Italo-Australian business practices

With the step into the 21st century the Australian food landscape has become widely diverse, with this vast nation's food industry also heavily influenced by foreign values and trends - particularly in the urban areas.

by

Jytte Holmqvist

on

26/3/2020

Coffee
Tourism & Places

HOW MUCH WOULD YOU PAY FOR THE PERFECT CUP OF COFFEE?

Since the 1500s, the Italians have developed an enviable coffee culture. A culture many other countries also enjoy today.

by

Editorial Staff

on

19/3/2020

Chefs
Tourism & Places

AT SASSY.X ASIAN CUISINE INFLUENCES ITALIAN TRADITION

Sassy.x is a highly successful fusion-type restaurant. Modern and funky but still steeped in traditional Italian culinary traditions.

by

Jytte Holmqvist

on

22/1/2020

Culture
Art & Culture

THE SHIFT THE ITALIAN CULTURE UNDERGOES FROM NEWLY ARRIVED ITALIANS

Rosaria"¯Zarro has acted as VMC Commissioner since 2017, when she was first appointed for this role by Minister for Foreign Affairs Robin Scott acting on behalf of the Daniel Andrews Labour government in Victoria.

by

Jytte Holmqvist

on

7/1/2020

Food trends
Tourism & Places

MAKING A MEDITERRANEAN DIET WORK DOWN UNDER

Barbecued, stir-fried or roasted, there's no doubt that Aussies love their meat. Consuming on average nearly 100 kilograms of meat per person per year, Australians are among the top meat consumers worldwide.

by

Editorial Staff

on

11/12/2019

Art
Art & Culture

Curator Miriam La Rosa talks about an exhcange artist residency between Sicily and Australia

Miriam La Rosa is currently involved in the cross-cultural and cross-regional artistic project "Preservation is an act of political warfare. An exchange artist residency between Sicily and Australia".

by

Jytte Holmqvist

on

14/11/2019

Cinema & theatre
Art & Culture

JEWISH INTERNATIONAL FILM FESTIVAL - 60 FILMS FROM 23 COUNTRIES EXPLORE THE HUMAN CONDITION

The Jewish International Film Festival is in full swing and it is a fascinating time of the year for avid cinemagoers looking for films outside the mainstream, that challenge and engage all at once.

by

Jytte Holmqvist

on

11/11/2019

Business people
Global & Social Engagement

New Business Network Empowers Australian and Italian Women

The female who's who of the Italian business community gathered Wednesday evening 23 October for the launch of the Italian Business Women's Network, hosted at Ferrari Brisbane.

by

Editorial Staff

on

31/10/2019

News
Global & Social Engagement

Italian National Day celebrations in Perth

Politicians, entrepreneurs and notable members of the Italian community in Western Australia attended the 72nd Italian National Day celebrations last week at the Perth Town Hall.

News
Global & Social Engagement

VITA: the united voice for the Italo-Australian youth

Homemade lunch at Nonna's, Italian school on Saturdays, traditions of sauce making season, salami and olive. These are a few of the precious memories each founder and member of VITA share and hold dearly.

by

Natalie Di Pasquale

on

14/5/2018

News
Global & Social Engagement

Sophia Loren, the interview that didn't happen

Sophia Loren's visit to Melbourne as a special guest of "La Dolce Italia" Gala Charity Dinner to raise funds for the Alannah & Madeline Foundation, was but a flickering moment ...

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