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Community and Social Engagement
Global & Social Engagement

Standing up for more than just comedy

From sauce day high jinks to salami-making weekends, James Liotta’s hilarious anecdotes about growing up in an Italian-Australian family have resonated profoundly with audiences.

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.

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Editorial Staff

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31/1/2024

Chefs
Cuisine & Food

Andrea Tranchero and his culinary triumphs

From kitchens all over the world, the global ambassador of Italian cuisine Andrea Tranchero has tickled the tastebuds of the likes of Giorgio Armani, Roger Federer, Sir Richard Branson. His secret recipe? Simplicity.

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Ambra Dalmasso

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18/12/2023

Culture
Global & Social Engagement

Fare Cultura to create harmony

Segmento talked to Paolo Baracchi, cultural program manager at CO.AS.IT., about the importance of acknowledging and nurturing multiculturalism in promoting acceptance and unity.

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Angela Viora

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10/5/2023

Food trends
Cuisine & Food

From the south of Italy to the south of the world

“We need to reflect on the way we live and the way we eat – and the south of the world is importantly sitting at the table of the decision-makers.”

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Jytte Holmqvist

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1/5/2023

Business people
Business & Innovation

Success beyond the boardroom

Tony De Domenico and his multifaceted career. Journalist, politician, chairman, industry leader, Order of Australia Member and nonno... Meet former ACT deputy chief minister and chairman of Bertocchi Smallgoods.

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Natalie Di Pasquale

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14/4/2023

Community and Social Engagement
Global & Social Engagement

Italian initiatives, global perspectives

Italian ingenuity, culture, and intellect are far-reaching and know no bounds. Positioning Italian-driven initiatives in global markets and local governments across the globe is as fascinating as it is overwhelming.

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Jenna Lo Bianco

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1/3/2023

Cinema & theatre
Global & Social Engagement

Beauty is in the heart of the beholder

Recently knighted in the Italian Order of the Star, architect Carlo Corallo speaks about family, architecture, and the importance of connecting to our past to design the future.

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Angela Viora

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27/1/2023

Sport
Global & Social Engagement

Beyond disability, we see the person

The story of Beatrice "Bebe" Vio is widely known in Italy as well as abroad. Recently, she achieved being flag bearer for Italy at the Tokyo 2020 Paralympic Games. But there is so much more to uncover.

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Edoardo Vijge

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16/1/2023

Community and Social Engagement
Global & Social Engagement

Tony Pagone's Fortunate Life in Law

Listening to his story unfold, however, it would seem the former Federal Court of Australia judge epitomizes a quiet, dedicated approach to contributing to the judicial system and community.

Community and Social Engagement
Global & Social Engagement

Vivienne Nguyen's Multicultural Connection

Segmento speaks to Vivienne Nguyen, Chair of the Victorian Multicultural Commission, about her experiences as a refugee, her dual identity conflict, and community connection.

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Isabella Ventura

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16/12/2022

Diplomacy
Global & Social Engagement

Dr Teresa De Fazio, OAM awarded "Calabrese of the Year" 2021

Segmento Magazine and the Italian Community of Melbourne are proud to announce that our Editor in Chief, Dr Teresa De Fazio AOM has been awarded "Calabrese of the Year" 2021.

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Editorial Staff

on

12/4/2022

Business people
Global & Social Engagement

Unapologetically disruptive: Tackling climate change head on

The Hon. Lily D'Ambrosio has a game plan to ensure the community has a range of sustainable solutions in response to one of our biggest global challenges, climate change, and speaks to Segmento about her "mission".

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Dr. Teresa De Fazio

on

27/9/2021

Food trends
Tourism & Places

The King's Cheese

The North Italian Gorgonzola cheese can be traced back to the 9th Century.

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.

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Laura D'Angelo

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15/5/2017

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