Food trends
Cuisine & Food

The company that has become an icon of the gelato making

It was in 1945 - the year that marked the end of World War II - when, in a small town of Romagna, a thirty-nine year old man called Attilio Babbi made a bet on himself.

by

Laura D'Angelo

on

5/10/2017

Technology
Fashion & Design

The launch of the satellite Starlab and the failure of a nation to broaden its horizons

In the Eighties Australian astrophysicists were in a tizzy for what was about to become an incredible enterprise: the launch of the satellite "“Starlab".

by

Laura D'Angelo

on

13/6/2018

Fashion
Fashion & Design

Bow-ties design by Lolicu

The Sicilian actor who found his fortune making bow ties out of fabric remnants Paolo Lolicata is the young creator of Lolicu, a project based on designing bow ties.

by

Laura D'Angelo

on

25/12/2015

Profile
Global & Social Engagement

How an Italian archaeologist helped revive an ancient Aboriginal cooking method

I would like to acknowledge the Jadawadjali and the Wotjobaluk peoples as Traditional Owners of the Wimmera region, and pay my respects to their Elders past and present, and the Elders from other communities of Victoria.

by

Laura D'Angelo

on

15/5/2017

Restaurants
Tourism & Places

The story behind the creators of Il Melograno

When I first visited Il Melograno, an extremely cosy café and ice cream parlor located in Northcote, I was suddenly struck by the beauty of the place: its nature-inspired design made of...

by

Laura D'Angelo

on

2/12/2015

Culture
Art & Culture

The man behind the spectacular Presepio Vivente

The "presepe" or "presepio" (also known as Christmas Crib or Nativity Scene) had been for a very long time the only Christmas adornment of the Italian families,...

by

Laura D'Angelo

on

25/12/2015

Wine
Tourism & Places

TAP Wine by the glass

A new way to enjoy fine Italian wines by the glass. Andrew De Angelis is the founder of TAP., a brand of "“wine on tap" promoting a new concept to serve fine wines by the glass.

by

Laura D'Angelo

on

1/12/2015

Sport
Global & Social Engagement

Surfing has finally broken through to Italy and young Italians love it

In the last two decades, specialised magazines including "“Surfer" have been clueing in their readers on the possibility of practising surf in Italy.

by

Laura D'Angelo

on

30/7/2018

Fashion
Fashion & Design

Redefine the culture of jewel ornaments

HAVE YOU EVER THOUGHT OF WEARING A NECKLACE MADE FROM BLOWN GLASS BUBBLES? OR SOME COLORFUL AUTUMN BLOOMS AS EARRINGS? PROBABLY NOT, UNLESS YOU POSSESS A HIGHLY ARTISTIC MIND, OR YOU HAVE VISITED THE BINI GALLERY.

by

Laura D'Angelo

on

26/12/2015

Music
Art & Culture

Five young Italian artists find their "muse" in Australia

Of the thousands of young Italians that every year ends up in Australia, most of them are destined to be let down. Personal dreams and expectations need to face a sad reality, ...

by

Laura D'Angelo

on

6/6/2017

Travel
Fashion & Design

When David met Sallie

The unique experience of six Australians visiting Italy with a whole family of tour operators

by

Laura D'Angelo

on

6/6/2017

Fashion
Fashion & Design

Lola lovely gift

The Clash, arguably one of the best rock bands ever, released their hit “Should I stay or should I go” in 1982. To go or to stay. Andare or Restare. The question is reminiscent of Hamlet’s existential ponderings, and continues to arise for thousands of Italian youngsters as they attempt to escape Italy’s current deteriorating economic situation.

by

Laura D'Angelo

on

29/2/2016

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