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LATEST NEWS

Tuesday, 12 May 2009
Co.As.It. ITALIAN NATIONAL BALL 2009

Tesori d'Italia (Treasures of Italy)
Friday 29 May 2009

Join us as we commemorate Italian National Day with our 41st annual Italian National Ball. Celebrate our Italian-Australian community at this gala event, including a sumptuous 5-course Italian meal, live entertainment, dancing and the chance to win some great prizes. The evening will also feature the presentation of the 2009 Co.As.It. [more]

Medal. All funds raised tonight will contribute to a new centre-based day care for people living with dementia in South West Sydney.

7pm drinks for a 7.30pm start
Friday 29 May 2009
Sarah Grand Room, Le Montage
38 Frazer St, Lilyfield

Dress: Black tie
Tickets: $150
Members of Italian-Australian youth associations: $125 per person
Bookings: 02 9564 0744 or email inb@coasit.org.au

Click Here for more information.
Saturday, 9 May 2009
FILEF PRESENTS THE WEIRD MOB 3 FILM FESTIVAL

The Weird Mob 3 festival consists of eight feature films and eight short films that portray the migration experience where Italians are the hosts.
Today nearly five million migrants who are escaping violence, persecution and hunger populate Italian cities, villages and countryside.
How are Italians adapting to the introduction of different cultures and religions? How are migrants settling [more]

in?
The movies included in this festival explore, also in a comical way, another side of Italy where Italians, in a bizarre role reversal, have to learn how to overcome discrimination, intolerance and accept cultural diversity. The same issues that they, as migrants to other countries, had to face not so long ago.
The Weird Mob 3 is about acceptance and hope. It provides an insight into the life of those who leave their homelands trying to find a better life in Italy. Click here for more information.
Sunday, 12 April 2009
ITALY ONLINEā„¢ WISHES YOU A HAPPY EASTER
We at Italy Onlineā„¢ wish you and your family a safe and joyous Easter Season.

Buona Pasqua a tutti !
Thursday, 19 March 2009
WE WELCOME PAESANELLA CHEESE TO THE IOLĀ® BUSINESS DIRECTORY
Cheese, glorious CHEESE! We think it is one of the BEST foods around and Paesanella Cheese, located in Marrickville, have cornered the market with their fresh cheeses made on their premises each day. ļæ½With a long history that spans more than 300 years of Italian family cheese making, why it's no wonder that they seem to win SO many awards each year in the Royal Cheese and Dairy Produce Show!

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Be sure to check out the IOLĀ® Events Calendar very soon where you will see an array of Italian events and activities being planned for the annual Sydney Italian Festival including a special project with Paesanella Cheese and Il Locale Ristorante Pizzeria in Haberfield, NSW.

What a welcome addition to Italy Onlineā„¢ for all of our members!
Monday, 16 March 2009
'VAMPIRE' UNEARTHED IN VENICE PLAGUE GRAVE

Italian researchers believe they have found the remains of a female 'vampire' in Venice, buried with a brick jammed between her jaws to prevent her feeding on victims of a plague which swept the city in the 16th century.

Matteo Borrini, an anthropologist from the University of Florence, said the discovery on the small island of Lazzaretto Nuovo in the Venice lagoon supported the medieval [more]

belief that vampires were behind the spread of plagues like the Black Death.


(Reuters) An undated photo from the University of Florence shows the remains of a female 'vampire' from 16th-century Venice.

'This is the first time that archaeology has succeeded in reconstructing the ritual of exorcism of a vampire,' Borrini told Reuters by telephone. 'This helps ... authenticate how the myth of vampires was born.'

The skeleton was unearthed in a mass grave from the Venetian plague of 1576 -- in which the artist Titian died -- on Lazzaretto Nuovo, which lies around three km (2 miles) northeast of Venice and was used as a sanitorium for plague sufferers.

The succession of plagues which ravaged Europe between 1300 and 1700 fostered the belief in vampires, mainly because the decomposition of corpses was not well understood, Borrini said.


(Reuters) An undated photo from the University of Florence shows the remains of a female 'vampire' from 16th-century Venice.

Gravediggers reopening mass graves would sometimes come across bodies bloated by gas, with hair still growing, and blood seeping from their mouths and believe them to be still alive.

The shrouds used to cover the faces of the dead were often decayed by bacteria in the mouth, revealing the corpse's teeth, and vampires became known as 'shroud-eaters.'


(Reuters) Forensic anthropologist Matteo Borrini from the University of Florence in an undated photo. Italian researchers believe they have found the remains of a female 'vampire' from 16th-century Venice, buried with a brick in her mouth to prevent her feasting on plague victims. Borrini said the discovery was the first confirmation of a Medieval belief that vampires were behind the spread of epidemics, such as the Black Death.

According to medieval medical and religious texts, the 'undead' were believed to spread pestilence in order to suck the remaining life from corpses until they acquired the strength to return to the streets again.
'To kill the vampire you had to remove the shroud from its mouth, which was its food like the milk of a child, and put something uneatable in there,' said Borrini. 'It's possible that other corpses have been found with bricks in their mouths, but this is the first time the ritual has been recognized.'

While legends about blood-drinking ghouls date back thousands of years, the modern figure of the vampire was encapsulated in the Irish author Bram Stoker's 1897 novel 'Dracula,' based on 18th century eastern European folktales.

By Daniel Flynn ROME (Reuters)

--- This article courtesy of Reuters Lifestyle section. Click here for more. ---


'Vampiro' scoperto in una tomba a Venezia

Ricercatori italiani, che hanno trovato i resti di una donna 'vampiro' a Venezia, sepolto con un mattone inceppata tra le sue fauci per impedire la sua alimentazione sulle vittime di una peste che hanno colpito la cittĆ  nel 16 Ā° secolo.

Matteo Borrini, antropologo presso l'UniversitĆ  di Firenze, ha detto la scoperta sulla piccola isola del Lazzaretto Nuovo nella laguna di Venezia ha sostenuto l'medievale convinzione che i vampiri sono stati alla base della diffusione di epidemie come la Morte Nera.
'Questa ĆØ la prima volta che l'archeologia ĆØ riuscito a ricostruire il rituale di esorcismo, di un vampiro', ha detto Borrini Reuters per telefono. '... In questo modo l'autenticazione come il mito dei vampiri ĆØ nato.'

Lo scheletro ĆØ stato messo in luce in una fossa comune del veneziano peste del 1576 - in cui l'artista Tiziano morƬ - il Lazzaretto Nuovo, che si trova a circa tre km (2 miglia) a nord-est di Venezia ed ĆØ stato usato come un sanitorium per malati peste.

La successione delle piaghe che hanno devastato l'Europa tra il 1300 e il 1700 ha promosso la credenza in vampiri, soprattutto a causa della decomposizione dei cadaveri non ĆØ stato ben capito, ha detto Borrini.

Gravediggers riapertura fosse sarebbe talvolta incontrare organismi mastodontiche da gas, con i capelli ancora in crescita, e filtrare il sangue dalle loro bocche e credo di essere ancora vivo.

Sartie utilizzati per coprire i volti dei morti erano spesso degradate da batteri in bocca, rivelando il cadavere di denti, vampiri e divenne noto come 'mangiatori di-sudario'.

Secondo medievale di medico e di testi religiosi, il 'non morti' ĆØ stato creduto per diffondere pestilenza, al fine di succhiare la vita residua di cadaveri fino a quando non ha acquisito la forza di tornare per le strade di nuovo.

'Per uccidere i vampiri si dovevano rimuovere il sudario dalla sua bocca, che ĆØ stato il cibo come il latte di un bambino, e di mettere qualcosa uneatable lƬ', ha detto Borrini. 'E 'possibile che altri cadaveri sono stati trovati con mattoni in bocca, ma questa ĆØ la prima volta il rituale ĆØ stato riconosciuto'.

Mentre le leggende su sangue potabile ghouls risalgono a migliaia di anni fa, la moderna figura del vampiro ĆØ stato incapsulato nel autore irlandese Bram Stoker's 1897 romanzo 'Dracula', basato su 18 Ā° secolo orientale popolari.
Sunday, 15 March 2009
WORD OF THE WEEK SECTION MOVED

The weekly Italian word section has been moved to the IOLĀ® Interactive Page. This has been done in an effort to improve the enjoyment of Italy OnlineĀ® by keeping all of the Word of the Week's together. Click here to view.
IN ITALY, A VENDING MACHINE EVEN MAKES PIZZA


ROVERETO, Italy ā€” Is Europe bringing back the automat? Claudio Torghele hopes so.

Over the last decade, Mr. Torghele, 56, an entrepreneur in this northern Italian city who first made money selling pasta in California, has developed a vending machine that cooks pizza. The machine does not just slip a frozen pizza into a microwave. It actually whips up [more]

flour, water, tomato sauce and fresh ingredients to produce a piping hot pizza in about three minutes.

The machine, which Mr. Torghele calls Letā€™s Pizza, is only the spearhead of a trend. Restaurants reminiscent of the old Horn & Hardart chain in the United States, which are fully automatic, are also showing up around the Continent.

Unlike the old automats (the last Horn & Hardart closed in 1991), which were staffed with workers who refilled the machines with creamed spinach and baked beans as fast as customers pulled them out, these restaurants consist entirely of vending machines.

In Milan, a two-hour drive west of Rovereto, a franchise chain called Brekky has opened the first three of what is planned to be a large chain of restaurants in which customers can buy cold dishes like salads and sandwiches, and warm dishes like pasta, from vending machines.

North of the Alps, the automat never really died out. In the Netherlands, Febo, a chain started in 1941 by a Dutch baker, now has about 60 restaurants. In France, bright green and yellow Yatoo Partoo machines ā€” the name loosely translates as ā€œYou can get everything, everywhereā€ ā€” sell milk, juice, snacks and sandwiches 24 hours a day, seven days a week.

The European vending machine industry, which has grown significantly and now has annual sales of about 26 billion euros, or $33 billion, hopes the trend will catch on.

Much recent growth came with the placing of vending machines in factories and offices, where employees took coffee breaks or lunch from machines. But as recession bit into Europe and factories and offices closed, that market has contracted.

At the same time, Europeans are looking for less expensive ways to eat out, and the automat is far less expensive than a white-tablecloth restaurant.

ā€œThese are developments that we are watching,ā€ said Luciano Iannuzzi, chief executive of Argenta in Carpi, Italy, a large vending operator with about 120,000 machines.

The idea for a pizza robot came to Mr. Torghele after he worked in California in the mid-1990s creating a fresh pasta manufacturer. ā€œAt food courts I saw a trend toward vending machines,ā€ he said at his office in this mountain town. ā€œIn fast food, I saw pizza everywhere.ā€

With backing from a Dutch investment fund, his own capital and money from friends, he set to work. A plan to simply miniaturize industrial technology for producing frozen pizza failed, but by 2003 Mr. Torghele had produced a machine ready to be tested in Chicago and shown at a trade fair in Orlando, Fla.

That same year, with the help of Unilever, the British-Dutch food giant, he test-marketed 20 machines in Germany. ā€œWe had a bicycle,ā€ he said. ā€œNow we had to pedal.ā€

Lucio Tonina/SITOS

The Letā€™s Pizza vending machine at a shopping mall in Trentino, Italy. It can turn flour, water, tomato sauce and fresh ingredients into hot pizza in a few minutes for a price as low as US$4.50.


The machine Mr. Torghele and his engineers produced is outfitted with little windows so the customer can watch the pizza being made. As in the Charlie Chaplin film ā€œModern Timesā€ (in miniature and without Chaplin) wheels turn and gears grind. The customer presses a button to choose one of four varieties ā€” margherita (plain cheese and tomato sauce), bacon, ham or fresh greens. A plastic container dumps flour into a drum resembling a tiny washing machine; a squirt of water follows, and the drum goes into a spin cycle, forming a blob of dough that is then pressed flat to form a 12-inch disk.

Tomato paste is squirted onto the dough and cheese is added before it is lifted into a small infrared oven. The baked pizza then slips onto a cardboard tray and out into the customerā€™s waiting hands. Mr. Torghele says the pizza will cost as little $4.50, depending on the variety.

It is not surprising that the new drive to offer fresh-made food is coming from Italy. Italians may be legendary for long lunches of pasta and wine, but they also lead Europe in vending machines, with more than 614,000 installed, compared with 593,000 in France and 562,000 in Britain, according to the European Vending Association in Brussels.

Much of Italyā€™s strength in vending comes from coffee. An Italian coffee vending machine may offer up to 18 different varieties, including espresso, cappuccino, ristretto, lungo and macchiato.

But with coffee markets increasingly saturated, machine manufacturers are casting about for new products to push, like books, DVDs, scarves and handkerchiefs, even model cars and trains.

Operators are also increasingly offering fresh produce, like apples, and other healthy food at schools and fitness centers.

ā€œVending hasnā€™t arrived at the end of the road,ā€ said Mr. Iannuzzi, 52, of Argenta. ā€œItā€™s mature, but itā€™s growing.ā€

Argenta reflects the opportunities that vending offered to investors. In 2005, Argenta was snapped up by Advent International, a British equity fund, which turned around and sold it in late 2007 to an Italian fund, Cognetas. In that time, Argenta had doubled its annual revenue, to $260 million, partly through acquisitions and partly through growth.

Now, with the economic crisis spreading across Europe, the industry faces a different landscape. On the one hand, as factories close, potential vending machine sites disappear. On the other hand, as consumers find themselves with less cash, the lower-priced items in vending machines become attractive.

Where does this leave Mr. Torghele and his pizza machine? Initially, he thought the United States would be his primary market, but he learned that market would be hard to penetrate. Instead, when his machine goes into regular production this summer, he will be focusing on Italy and its neighbors. But vending machine prices there average about $2,600, and his machine will sell for $32,000.

Still, experts in the business are not discouraging. ā€œYou have to have a location; you have to understand where to go with that machine,ā€ Mr. Iannuzzi said. ā€œBut there is a future for that.ā€

By JOHN TAGLIABUE
Published: March 13, 2009

--- This article is courtesy of The New York Times World Business section. Click here for more.
Saturday, 14 February 2009
SYDNEY MULTICULTURAL FESTIVAL

Italy Online® is pleased to inform that the Sydney Multicultural Festival will be held at Passmore Oval, Manly Vale on Saturday 21st and Sunday 22nd of February 2009. It is organised by the Manly Vale - Calabria Bowling Sports & Social Club Limited.

The aim is to promote multiculturalism in the greater Sydney area and more particularly in the Northern Beaches, to celebrate a fabulous weekend [more]

of different and diverse cultures, so that we, together with second and third generation ethnic communities, as well as the general public, have the opportunity to enjoy in our traditions.

Highlights of the day will include delicious food and wine, traditional market stalls with the very best craftsmanship from around the world and a concert featuring leading performers of traditional and contemporary singing and dancing from different countries.

The weekend will be as follows:

Saturday, 21st of February: 12.00pm - Entertainment ;  2.30pm - Official Ceremony;  8.30pm “ Fireworks
Sunday, 22nd of February: 12.00pm -  Entertainment;  6.00pm - Close
Wednesday, 4 February 2009
NEW IOLĀ® DESKTOP ADDED AND AVAILABLE

Italy Onlineā„¢ has addedĀ a beautiful new desktop images for you to download and enjoy. The images was created by MorBCN of the flickr website.Ā The imagesĀ is of a Venezia sunrise. Click on this hyperlink to download the images. Che bella l'Italia!

To install [more]

your digital desktop calendar (Desktop Backgrounds):
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Windows:Ā 
Click on an appropriate resolution for your display to link to the full-size image of the wallpaper you want.
When the image comes up in the browser window, right-click on the image.
From your browser's pop-up menu, select 'Set as Wallpaper.'
Click 'Set Desktop' and close the control panel.

Macintosh:Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā 
OS 10 UsersĀ 
In your browser, click on image and drag to your desktop.
Hold down the Control button on your keyboard while clicking on an empty area of your desktop.
Choose 'Change Desktop Background.'
Navigate to the photo that you have chosen and click on it.

Do you have a beautiful photo of Italy you would like to share? Send it to flavio@italyonline.com.au and if selected, we will share with the rest of the Italy Onlineā„¢ community. Grazie...
Tuesday, 3 February 2009
ITALY ONLINEā„¢ ANNOUNCES WINNER OF COMPETITION
The winner of TWO FREE tickets to see Pavarotti on the Big Screen from Greater Union is: Angela R. of Naremburn NSW. Congratulations. Greater Union will mail the tickets directly to Angela shortly.
Thank you to all of the members of the Italy Onlineā„¢ community that entered!Ā  The response was overwhelming!!!
Stay tuned to Italy Onlineā„¢ for more opportunities to win FREE stuff [more]
and to stay connected.
Wednesday, 28 January 2009
ITALY ONLINEā„¢ RELEASES JANUARY E-NEWS
The latest edition of the E-News was just delivered to our Members.Ā  If you did not receive yours or if you would like toĀ view it, please click here.

Check out the latest competition for our Members! Buon Divertimento!
Thursday, 15 January 2009
TRIBUTE TO PAVAROTTI ON THE BIG SCREEN 5 Feb. - 11 Feb.
Click on this link for the event poster and click here for updated information in our 'Events Calendar'.

Greater Union, Birch Carroll [more]
& Coyle and VillageĀ Cinema locations across Australia will be screening a stunning visual and musical feast and a must-see for all fine music lovers.Ā This is one of the most memorable musical events of the decade and one not to be missed on the Big Screen.
Friday, 2 January 2009
HAPPY NEW YEAR! - FELICE ANNO NOUVO!

Italy Onlineā„¢ would like to extend wishes to you and your family for a healthy, happy, prosperous and safe New Year.

A Voi, A tutti i Vostri Cari, alle Vostre Aziende, i nostri piĆ¹ sinceri Auguri per un Sano, Felice, Prospero e Sicuro Anno Nuovo! BUON ANNO!
Thursday, 25 December 2008
BUON NATALE - MERRY CHRISTMAS
Italy Onlineā„¢ would like to wish you, your family and friends a very Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year!
Thank you for being a member of the Italy Onlineā„¢ community.
We look forward to seeing [more]
you at one of our events in the New Year!
Ciao a tutti e Buon Natale e Felice Anno Nuovo!
The Italy Onlineā„¢ Team
Sunday, 21 December 2008
ITALY ONLINE SHOPPING CART ORDERS
Please note that all orders taken from the IOLĀ® Shopping Cart after Sunday December 21 at 12 noon cannot have guaranteed delivery before Christmas. Click here to view the IOLĀ® Shopping Cart. Grazie
Sunday, 7 December 2008
SOPHIE DOLL IN STOCK AND AVAILABLE FOR CHRISTMAS
Sophie the soccer player is now in stock. What better way to teach your child Italian than through their favourite cuddly companion. Click here to order.
URGENT ITALIAN LANGUAGE PETITION

Please see the letter below form the President of Co.As.It. Sydney:

1 December 2008

Dear Friend/Colleague,

RE: URGENT PETITION

I write on behalf of the Board of Directors to seek your support.
The Italian Government is proposing a dramatic reduction in funding for the promotion of Italian [more]

language and culture abroad of up to 50% starting from 2009.

If this decision is confirmed the teaching of Italian in Australia via Co.As.It.'s Insertion classes in State and Catholic Schools will be dramatically affected with large reductions of students learning Italian to be estimated in the thousands.

It remains difficult at this time to assess the exact future repercussions, however we are sure that the position of the Italian language, culture and community itself, for which generations of Italians worked hard to achieve in Australia will be placed at great risk.

The General Committee of Italians Abroad (CGIE), a worldwide representative body, has organised a petition to be presented to the Italian Government to appeal such a decision.
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In order to sign this electronic petition you need to visit the following website:
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http://firmiamo.it/petizionemondialecontroitaglidellafinanziaria

The website is in Italian and we hope you will be able to complete it. Please note that one of the compulsory fields is labelled CAP. In Italian CAP stands for Postcode (Codice Avviamento Postale), please enter your Australian postcode and AUS if you wish.

I kindly ask you to share this letter with family, friends, colleagues, students and anyone who shares an interest in the maintenance and promotion of Italian language and culture in Australia.
I thank you in advance for your support.

Lorenzo Fazzini
President
Friday, 28 November 2008
DON'T FORGET TO BOOK FOR THE LEICHHARDT BALLO
Italy Onlineā„¢ would like to remind you that today is the last day to book your tickets for Leichhardt Ballo being held at Le Montage on Monday, 1st DecemberĀ  2008.Ā  Click here for more details.

This is a great opportunity to network with local [more]
business owners, look back on 2008 and get into the festive spirit!

We hope to see you there!
Monday, 24 November 2008
ROME NOT BUILT IN A DAY, EVEN FOR GOOGLE EARTH

A computerised reconstruction of Ancient Rome viewed from above the Circus Maximus.

GOOGLE Earth has added a new function to its 3D map collection: time travel.

Launched in the Italian capital this week, Rome has become the first ancient city documented on Google Earth, allowing internet users to visit the sprawling city as it would have appeared in 320AD when Emperor Constantine ruled [more]

over the city's 1 million inhabitants.

See ancient Rome in 3D. A new high tech theatre will give tourists a deeper look at life in the Italian capital in the ancient past.

Using a physical model put together by archaeologists between 1933 and 1974, the virtual ancient Rome was recreated by an international team including the University of Virginia and the University of California, Los Angeles.

Professsor Bernard Frischer, of the University of Virginia, said the project took a decade to pull together using laser scans of today's ruined monuments and advice from archaeologists. It was completed last year.

He said the program, a 'virtual time machine', would prove an invaluable tool for the study of ancient Rome and the Roman Empire.

The computer-generated images allow visitors to dart across town without the hassle of traffic which clogs contemporary streets, cross the Tiber River, inspect the engraved marble facades and enter 11 buildings including the Senate, Forum of Julius Caesar and the Colosseum. The city's 21-kilometre-long walls have been re-created and pop-up windows provide information on more than 250 sites.

In all, almost 7000 buildings have been re-created ā€” a significant improvement on the roughly 300 original ruins that still stand.

Google Earth chief technology advocate Michael Jones said it was the culmination of years of work by scholars, historians, artists and others.

More than 400 million people have downloaded Google Earth since 2005. See http://earth.google.com/rome/

Story by Bridie Smith of www.theage.com.au
Sunday, 12 October 2008
8th Week of the Italian Language in the World and other Upcoming Events


Click here to visit the updated 'Events Calendar' for information about the upcoming 8th Week of the Italian Language in the World and other wonderful Italian themed events.
Monday, 6 October 2008
ITALIAN FESTA IDOL APPLICATIONS HAVE CLOSED
Italy Onlineā„¢ would like to inform you that applications have officially closed for the 2008 Italian Festa Idol Competition.Ā  Auditions were held on 28th September and 5th October and the Finalists will be announced later this week.

We were thrilled with the overwhelming response and look forward to seeing the Finalists perform at the Norton Street Italian Festa on Sunday, 26th October 2008!!!

Please [more]
join Italy Onlineā„¢ and Associazione Toscana NSW Inc. at Italian Festa Idol and see all of the terrific talents that the Finalists will be showcasing!Ā Ā Ā The Competition will begin at 11:00am in the Rotunda at Pioneers Memorial Park on the 26th October 2008.

See you there!!!
Tuesday, 23 September 2008
WE WELCOME STRATHFIELD SUPERBOWL TO ITALY ONLINEā„¢

Our latest addtion to the IOLĀ® Business Directory is Strathfield Superbowl in South Strathfield.Ā  A great venue for Birthday Parties, Corporate Functions and Gatherings with your family and friends, the dedicated staff at Strathfield Superbowl will attend to your every need!Ā  With a tasty menu, lots of GREAT music and a fresh, vibrant atmosphere, Strathfield [more]

Superbowl is a great place to do more than just BOWL!


To learn more about Strathfield Superbowl, please click here to visit their listing in the IOLĀ® Business Directory.
Monday, 22 September 2008
DATE CORRECTION FOR SCHOOL HOLIDAYS PROGRAM
Please note that there was a typographical error on the E-News that was sent out regarding the School Holidays Program.Ā  The date should have been 29th September 2008.

We apologise for any inconvenience.

The Italy Onlineā„¢ Team
Wednesday, 17 September 2008
ITALY ONLINEā„¢ ANNOUNCES SCHOOL HOLIDAYS PROGRAMS
L'Esperienza Italiana Intergenerazionale (The Italian Intergenerational Experience) returns once again for the September/October School Holidays!

Co.As.It. and Italy Onlineā„¢ are teaming up to once again bring this fun and educational experience to you.Ā 

Children may attend one or both days being offered.Ā  To learn more about the program being planned for Monday 29th [more]
September, please click here.Ā  To learn more about the program being planned for Friday, 3rd October,Ā please click here.Ā Ā 

*Parents may drop their children off and collect them at Co.As.It. 67 Norton Street, Leichhardt.Ā  So why notĀ enjoy some time wandering around Leichhardt's Little Italy, doing your shopping or just enjoying an espresso at one of the many restaurants and cafes?Ā 

You don't want to miss out!!!

Bookings are essential and may be made by either emailng stephanie@italyonline.com.au or ringing Stephanie on Ā 0433Ā 056Ā 088Ā .Ā Ā PaymentĀ will be taken at the door.

Leichhardt Council proudly supports this program.
Tuesday, 16 September 2008
ITALIAN FESTA IDOL COMPETITION UPDATE

Italy Onlineā„¢ would like to inform you that the deadline for the Applications for the upcoming Italian Festa Idol Competition has been extended to Wednesday, 24th September 2008 at 5:00pm.

Don't miss out on thisĀ terrific opportunity to compete for prizes and the experience of this exciting competition.

Please [more]

target=Test>click here for all of the details.
Tuesday, 2 September 2008
ITALIAN FESTA IDOL POSTERS AVAILABLE TO DOWNLOAD

Are you a teacher, singer or dancer?Ā  Are you a business owner wanting to show your support?Ā  Then download and print a poster (or posters!)Ā of Italian Festa Idol and hang it in a prominent location for your students, co-workers, or customers to read.Ā 

Italian Festa Idol is being held as part of the Norton Street Italian Festa.Ā 
It is being organised by ItalyĀ Onlineā„¢ [more]

andĀ Associazione Toscana NSW Inc.

Auditions are being held on 28th September and 5th October...but you have to apply first!!!Ā  Applications are being accepted NOW...until 17th September....so hurry and apply!

Click here for more information amd to download the poster.

We thank you for your continued support!

The Italy Onlineā„¢ Team
Sunday, 31 August 2008
ITALY ONLINEā„¢ AUGUST E-NEWS RELEASED

Didn't receive your copy of the latest E-News from us?Ā  Change your email address recently?Ā  No worries, click here to view the latest edition.Ā  Please feel free to pass it along to your friends and family. Enjoy and we hope [more]

to see you at one of the many Italian events happenign soon! Ciao, The Italy Onlineā„¢ Team
Monday, 25 August 2008
ITALIAN FESTA IDOL COMPETITION ANNOUNCED
Italy Onlineā„¢ and Associazione Toscana NSW Inc.Ā are proud to announce a BRAND NEW competition being held in conjunction with the Norton Street Italian Festa andĀ  Co.As.It.Ā  The Italian Festa Idol Competition is an opportunity for children ages 8 to 16 to showcase their talents in Singing, Dancing or Playing a Musical Instrument.Ā  This Competition is open to individual performers and groups as [more]
well.Ā  The Finals Competition will be held on Sunday 26th October 2008 during the Norton Street Italian Festa in Pioneers MemorialĀ Park.Ā  Auditions will be held in late September and early October.


We will be giving away CASH and PRIZESĀ on the day!!!

Click here for all of the details including the Application Form. FAQ's and more.Ā 

So get your dancing shoes ready, tune those instruments and warm up those vocal chords!!!
Wednesday, 20 August 2008
ITALY ONLINEā„¢ WELCOMES IL LOCALE RISTORANTE PIZZERIA TO THE IOLĀ® BUSINESS DIRECTORY
It is with great pleasure that we announce that Il Locale has joined the IOLĀ® Business Directory.Ā  Located in Haberfield, NSW, this restaurant offers fresh and tasty authentic Italian pizza and pasta, mouth-watering desserts and great atmosphere in a friendly and cosy environment. [more]
target='Test'>Click here to check out their listing and to learn more.Ā  Why cook dinner tonight?Ā  Make a booking now!Ā  You won't be sorry!
Sunday, 17 August 2008
ITALY ONLINEā„¢ ANNOUNCES FERRAGOSTO 08 WINNER!!!
What a fantastic day we had at Ferragosto 08 in Five Dock!!!!

The weather was simply amazing and the crowds were out in full force!Ā  The sights, the sounds and the smells of ITALY were all in abundance during the annual festival.

It was great to meet so many new people and to say hello to existing [more]
Italy Onlineā„¢ Members today!

We congratulate M. Rosina of Concord, NSWĀ on winning the $100 Gift Voucher to Italian Shoes on Norton.Ā  What a lucky winner!!!Ā  Have fun selecting your shoes!

Special thanks to Italian Shoes on Norton for supplying such a generous Gift Voucher.Ā  Click Here to learn more information on Italian Shoes on Norton.
ITALY ONLINEā„¢ WELCOMES ITALIAN MADE SOCIAL MOTORING CLUB
Italy Onlineā„¢ proudly welcomesĀ this new club to the site.

Click here to go to their listing and to learn more about their activities and events and how to become a member.

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Saturday, 16 August 2008
ITALY ONLINEā„¢ SPONSORS AND SUPPORTS GIOVANI ITALIANI AUSTRALIA
Italy Onlineā„¢ continues to maintain our committment to the Italo-Australian youth by sponsoring and supporting the newly formed Giovani Italiani Australia (GIA) and their National Italian Australian Youth Conference taking place on 5th -Ā 7th September 2008 on the Gold Coast in Queensland.

Registrations will be closing soon so hurry and reserve your spot now for [more]
this fantastic weekend!!!Ā  To obtain a membership form, please send an email to giaenquiries@gmail.comĀ Ā 

Registration forms are available by visiting our Events Calendar.Ā  Just click here to be taken to our Events Calendar where you will find theĀ downloadable PDF at the bottom of that page.

With fabulous speakers and great opportunities to network, you won't want to miss out on this weekend!

Find out more:

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The National Italian Australian Youth Conference will involve youth committed to enhancing cooperation between Australia and Italy at all levels.

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The National Italian Australian Youth Conference will raise and develop on a national level the themes put forward in the previous documents relating to the international youth conference, with the aim of finding solutions to existing problems and pathways to new initiatives.

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The National Italian Australian Youth Conference will allow youth to:

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  • express their opinions and concerns with the view to providing a united national voice for youth;

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  • explore the need for youth to drive change in the community and the world at large by opening pathways, with fresh ideas and creative and innovative ways of taking our culture forward;

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  • celebrate their identity as Italian Australians and create an appreciation for the Italian language and culture;

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  • obtain a greater understanding of Italian government systems and their relationship to Italian Australian youth;

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  • consider opportunities for facilitating future communication between youth on a local, national or worldwide level;

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  • network with peers from different states with similar interests; and

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  • develop new relationships between youth on a national level and strengthen existing bonds.
IATI - FERRAGOSTO ITALIANO


Our friends at the Illawarra Association of Teachers of Italian Inc. are hosting Ferragosto Italiano on Monday 18 August. Click Here to go to the 'Events Calendar' for more information.
Thursday, 14 August 2008
ICCI BUSINESS LUNCHEON ANNOUNCED
Italy Onlineā„¢ would like to remind you that the ICCI is hosting another Business Luncheon taking place on Tuesday 26th August 2008 at Grappa Ristorante e Bar.Ā  These events are always popular and are a offer a great opportunity to network with ICCI members and to meet new people.

Please [more]
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Sunday, 3 August 2008
ITALY ONLINEā„¢ AND FERRAGOSTO 2008
Ferragostoā€™08 will be held on Sunday, 17 August 2008 between 10am and 4pm on Great North Road, Five Dock, NSW. Ferragosto is the City of Canada Bayā€™s largest and most popular community [more]
festival attracting over 50,000 people. It has grown in the eleven years since its inception from a local celebration of the Italian heritage of Five Dock to the premier event in the social calendar of the Inner West of Sydney. Ferragosto is named after an annual Italian holiday celebrated in August to honour the ascension of the Virgin Mary to Heaven.
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Entertainment at Ferragostoā€™08 will include two stages; a dedicated childrenā€™s entertainment area and the FerraKitchen cooking demonstration area in where local chefs and providores will showcase regional recipes and delicacies from Italy. Over 100 fete stalls will line Great North Road.

New to this yearā€™s event will be the FerraPiazza, a dedicated space representing and reflecting traditional Italian culture and Industry in a uniquely Italian social setting.Ā  Look for Italy Onlineā„¢Ā  in FerraPiazza and enter to win COOL prizes, including a $100 Gift Certificate to Italian Shoes on Norton!

We look forward to seeing you at Ferragost'08!
Thursday, 31 July 2008
IOLĀ® KIDS PAGE UPDATED WITH ARTWORK

Italy Onlineā„¢ welcomes Fort Street Public School to the Kids' Page with some fantastic samples of their work from a recent Italian celebration.
Click on this link to view the work.

If your school would like to submit artwork, photographs, etc. of their Italian work, [more]

please submit them to info@italyonline.com.auĀ Ā  Be sure to include your contact details.

Enjoy!
Sunday, 20 July 2008
NEXT WORLD YOUTH DAY 2011 HOST CITY IS ANNOUNCED
At the Final Mass at Randwick Racecourse today, with an estimated 400,000 in attendance, His Holiness Pope Benedict XVI announced that the next host city for World Youth Day will be Madrid, Spain!

This was a wonderful event for Sydney (Australia) to host and more importantly, for the Italians to embrace their faith and celebrate with Italian youth along with the youth from the rest of the world.

Italy [more]
Onlineā„¢ was proud to provide information on World Youth Day 08 and to be a part of Viva Agora for the Italian Youth at the Entertainment Centre on Wednesday 16 July 2008.Ā  The lucky winners of the Australian boomerangs were announced at the conclusion of the event and now they can takeĀ a small piece of Australia home to Italy with them.

For everyone that took part in World Youth Day 08, we hope that you enjoyed your experience.
Friday, 11 July 2008
ITALY ONLINEā„¢ WELCOMES ITALIAN SHOES TO THE IOLĀ® BUSINESS DIRECTORY

Italian Shoes is unique, specialising in ladies smart daywear, evening, party, wedding and mother of the bride shoes.Ā They also provide an extensive range of menā€™s shoes from casual, formal, sandals and even boots. Their size range caters from 33 to 42 for ladies, and 39 to 47 for men.

The shoe brands they stock are Pura Lopez, Patani, Elata, Giorgia.B, Verdecchia & Mainqua, Marino Fabiani, [more]

Rosetta, Scardavi, Martini Osvaldo, Sergio Valentino, Albano, Giacinto, Amada, Lady Varese, Confort, Balducci, Everest, Foreste, Enrico Sante, Rey Barenson, Serrafino Moressi, Varese and many, many more!

They also stock an extensive range of the latest trends of casual & evening handbags and jewellery like Olga Berg, Charlie Brown, Sofia, Guess, Benetton, Sisley, Spencer and Rutherford, Urban Originals, Conti Moda, Gianni Conti, Peter Lang, Vivianne Katz, Najo, Michel Rene and much more!

Visit one ofĀ their stores and become a 'Lifetime' VIP member to have first preference to their Winter and Summer sale, which offers up to 70% off our retail price.

Their retail locations include:

Italian Shoes on Norton Leichhardt
93 Norton Street, Leichhardt Leichhardt NSW 2040
Ph: (02) 9572 9955 Fax: (02) 9572 9955

Italian Shoes Greenacre Upstairs
15 Brunker Road, Greenacre NSW 2190
Ph: (02) 9796 4811 Fax: (02) 9796 4445

Italian Shoes Wetherill Park
Shop W93 Stockland Mall Shopping Centre, Wetherill Park NSW 2164
Ph: (02) 9725 5095 Fax (02) 9725 5095

Stop in today to see the latest fashions in shoes and accessories direct from Italy!Ā  Click here to go to their listing in the IOLĀ® Business Directory.
Wednesday, 25 June 2008
ITALY ONLINEā„¢ WELCOMES TANCREDI JEWELLERS TO THE IOLĀ® BUSINESS DIRECTORY

Tancredi Jewellers has a stunning range of Italian jewellery available to suitĀ your needs whether it is for an occasion such as an Engagement, Wedding or Anniversary or just to say, 'I love you!' to that special someone.Ā Ā Ā 

Tancredi Jewellers has two convenient locations in Australia to suit your needs.Ā 

To learn more about each of their locations, simply click on Double Bay, NSWĀ or click on Adelaide, SA.

Stop inĀ today and see for yourself all of the beautiful pieces of jewellery in their collection.
ITALY ONLINEā„¢ WELCOMES MODENA PRESTIGE CARS TO THE IOLĀ® BUSINESS DIRECTORY
Modena Prestige Cars is one of Sydneyā€™s most exciting showrooms for anyone looking to find a quality Prestige Motor Vehicle.Ā  Click here to learn more and to go straight to their Gold Premium Listing.Ā  Stop in today and view their magnificent [more]
range of cars on display.Ā  You won't be disappointed!
Sunday, 22 June 2008
ITALY ONLINEĀ® WELCOMES BELL UOMO TO THE IOLĀ® BUSINESS DIRECTORY

Bell Uomo is Australia'sĀ only distributor of Bio Homme, Man's Secret and Revita products.Ā  These products are made of the finest Italian quality and leave a man smelling fresh and clean and revitalised after using the products.Ā 

Italy Onlineā„¢ will bring this exclusive line to our online community very soon so stay tuned to Italy Onlineā„¢... Connecting you to La Dolce Vita!ā„¢
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Sunday, 8 June 2008
'I PINOCCHI' ADDED TO THE IOLĀ® DIRECTORY
Italy Onlineā„¢ welcomes I Pinocchi. Click on this link to learn more about this wonderful organisation. They are a non-profit youthĀ organisation dedicated to educating and entertaining people that have an interest or history with the marvellous [more]
region that is Tuscany, Italy. They are based in Western Australia and are an interactive part of the Tuscany Association Perth, Inc. See the IOLĀ® Events Calendar for I Pinocchi upcoming events.
Monday, 2 June 2008
SCALABRINI VILLAGE ANNOUNCES NEW WEBSITE

Italy Onlineā„¢ is pleased to alert you to the new website launched by Scalabrini Village.Ā  Information is available about their facilities, admission process, news and much, more.

Scalabrini Village operates six villages across New South Wales.Ā  The services that they provide are available to those persons in Self-Care, Hostel, and Nursing Home levels.

To learn [more]

more about Scalabrini Village,Ā click hereĀ to be taken to their listing within the IOL Directory and click here to be view their brand new website.
Thursday, 29 May 2008
ITALY ONLINEā„¢ RELEASES MAY E-NEWSLETTER

The May E-Newsletter has just been sent out.Ā  If you have not received your copy and you would like to read the latest edition, please click here to view our latest version.

If you are not already a Member of Italy Onlineā„¢ and you would like to become a [more]

Member, please click on this link to be taken to the Membership page.Ā  Becoming a Member is FREE and allows you to receive the Monthly E-Newsletter, Shop Online and Post in the Italian Forum (our chat room).

Enjoy your latest version, packed with details of Sydney Italian Festival, Italian National Day Celebrations, and much, much more!
Tuesday, 20 May 2008
SYDNEY ITALIAN FESTIVAL HAS OFFICIALLY OPENED!

Sydney Italian Festival officiallyĀ began on Tuesday 20th May 2008 with a Launch Party at the Art Gallery of NSW.Ā  Guests in attendance were treated to a performance by members of the Sydney Symphony Orchestra and a special menu created by some of the best chefs from CIRA.Ā 

Organised by The Italian Trade Commision, TheĀ  Sydney Festival is now in its 5th year and is an amazing celebration [more]

ofĀ all ofĀ the finerĀ nuances that encompass our passion for Italy: Food, Fashion, Culture, Music, Art and Design.

Be sure to check outĀ the Events Calendar for more details and to learn more about ViVa Leichhardt which runsĀ over the June long weekend.Ā  Italy Onlineā„¢ is proud to beĀ supporting this event and to bring you updated information on the events and activities surrounding Sydney Italian Festival 08.

Sydney Festival Italiano ufficialmente iniziato il MartedƬ 20 maggio 2008 con un lancio a parte la Galleria d'arte del NSW. Gli ospiti presenti sono stati trattati per una performance da parte dei membri della Sydney Symphony Orchestra e uno speciale menu creati da alcuni dei migliori chef dal CIRA.

Organizzato dalla Commissione italiana del commercio, il Sydney Festival ĆØ giunto al suo 5 Ā° anno ed ĆØ una straordinaria celebrazione di tutte le sfumature sottili che comprendono la nostra passione per l'Italia: alimentare, moda, cultura, musica, arte e design.

Ricordatevi di controllare il Calendario Eventi Per maggiori dettagli e per ulteriori informazioni su Viva Leichhardt che va oltre il giugno lungo week-end. Online Italia ā„¢ ĆØ orgogliosa di sostenere questo evento e per fornire agli utenti informazioni aggiornate sugli eventi e le attivitĆ  circostanti Sydney Festival Italiano 08.
ITALY ONLINEā„¢ ANNOUNCES LATEST WINNER!

Italy Onlineā„¢ is pleased to announce the winner of the 30th Annual Convention of the Diversional Therapy Association of Australia National Council 'Travel Pack for DT's and RAO's' is J. Gibellini.

Congratulations and thank you to ALL of the Diversional Therapists and Recreation Activity Officers that entered the [more]

draw!

Be sure to check out La Piazza (The Italian Forum) for the Idea Exchange which is located at the bottom of the list of topics.Ā  This area of our 'chat room' was designed for those professionals working in the field of Diversional Therapy to exchange ideas for programs specifically designed for Italians.Ā  It is a GREAT way to share your knowledge with other professionals in the field and to learn creative and interestingĀ ways to capture the 'Italianness' in your programming.

Buon divertimento a tutti!Ā  (Have fun everyone!)

Online Italia ā„¢ ĆØ lieta di annunciare il vincitore della 30a Convention annuale della Diversional La terapia di associazione di Australia Consiglio Nazionale 'Travel Pack per DT e RAO's' ĆØ J. Gibellini.

Complimenti e grazie a tutti i Diversional terapisti e passatempi di attivitĆ  ufficiali che ĆØ entrato il sorteggio!

Ricordatevi di dare un'occhiata La Piazza (Il Forum italiano) per l'idea di Exchange che si trova in fondo alla lista di argomenti. Questo settore del nostro 'chat room' ĆØ stato progettato per quei professionisti che operano nel campo della terapia Diversional per lo scambio di idee per i programmi specificamente progettato per gli italiani. E 'un ottimo modo per condividere le tue conoscenze con altri professionisti del settore e per imparare creativi e interessanti modi per catturare il' Italianness' nella vostra programmazione.

Buon divertimento a tutti!
Thursday, 15 May 2008
ITALY ONLINEā„¢ REMINDS YOU ABOUT DOMENICA ITALIANA

Marrickville Council invites you to a Sunday afternoon Italian cultural experience
A FREE community event celebrating Marrickvilleā€™s diversity

Sunday 18 May 2008
11am-3pm
Marrickville Town Hall
Marrickville Road, Marrickville
Italian food tastings cooking demonstrations live entertainment
For further information call 9335 2222
Due to the indoor venue capacity, patron
numbers [more]

may be limited at busy event times.


Il Consiglio di Marrickville
vi invita a sperimentare la cultura
italiana per una domenica pomeriggio
Un evento comunitario GRATUITO per celebrare
la diversitĆ  di Marrickville
Domenica 18 Maggio 2008
11.00ā€“15.00
Municipio di Marrickville
Marrickville Road, Marrickville
assaggi di specialitĆ  italiane
dimostrazioni di cucina
spettacoli dal vivo
Per ulteriori informazioni chiamare 9335 2222
A causa della capienza dellā€™edificio, il numero
di avventori sarĆ  limitato nei momenti di
maggiori affluenza allā€™evento.
Sunday, 11 May 2008
ITALIAN NATIONAL DAY CELEBRATIONS ANNOUNCED
One of Sydney's most vibrant, colourful and popular events is on again on Sunday 1st June with the Italian National Day Celebrations at Doltone House, Pyrmont.

The Italian National Day Celebration Committee, under the auspices of the [more]
Consul Genera for Italy in Sydney invites the people of Sydne to enjoy another fabulous day of Italian culture and heritage celebrating the 62nd Anniversary of Italy's independence and the nation's ongoing development as a truly significant member of the world's cultural and economic communities.

Highlights on the day will include delicious food and wine, traditional market stalls, the very best of Italian design and craftsmanship, a concert featuring leading performers of traditional and contemporary Italian singing and dancing and a stunning display of Ferrari sports cars.Ā  Also, there will be spectacular games with flags performed by standard bearers wearing medieval costumes.Ā  To the delight of children and adults alike the day will come to a spectacular close with a dazzling fireworks display.

Now in their 26th year, Sydney's Italian National Day Celebrations are presented as a major event within the month long Sydney Italian Festival presented by the Italian Trade Commission from 20 May to 10 June 2008.Ā  Part of a global promotion focusing on the innovation and uniqueness of all things Italian, the Sydney Italian Festival will presen the very best of Italian food, wine, design, film, art and music as locations throughout Sydney come alive with the very best of contemporary Italian culture.

If you are interested in obtaining a stall atĀ Doltone House, please ring Luigi Stivale on (02) 9533 3179 or John Caputo on 0418 974 111.

Italy Onlineā„¢ is a proud supporter of Italian National Day Celebrations and Sydney Italian Festival.
NEW CLASSES ADDED TO IOLĀ® SHOPPING CART

Grab your diaries and plan to attend...

Italy Onlineā„¢ is teaming up with Studio De Luca to bring you some fun and interesting classes for KIDS and ADULTS during the 2nd Annual ViVa Leichhardt celebrations happening throughout Leichhardt.

ViVa Leichhardt celebrates the Italian food and community alive within Leichhardt under the larger umbrella of the Sydney Italian Festival 08.

Italy [more]

Onlineā„¢ is proud to support these annual events which celebrate, educate and honour the Italian history and culture alive within Australia.
Please keep checking the Events Calendar as new events are added.
ViVa LEICHHARDT EVENTS POSTED
It is with great pleasure that we bring you details of the 2nd Annual ViVa Leichhardt celebration which encopmassesĀ events taking place throughout Leichhardt during the weekend of 7th and 8th June 2008 in conjunction with the Sydney Italian Festival.

Please click here for the latest [more]
news from Leichhardt Chamber of Commerce.Ā  ViVa Leichhardt is proudly supported by Italy Onlineā„¢.

Come to Leichhardt to experienceĀ Italian food, demonstrations, tastings, parties, and much, much more!

For more details on ViVa Leichhardt, please ring Leichhardt Chamber of Commerce on (02) 9367 9308.
Wednesday, 7 May 2008
WINNER ANNOUNCED FOR 'A LITTLE BIT OF ITALY IN BROKE'
We are pleased to announce that M. Cooley of Singleton, NSW is the lucky winner of the $50.00 Gift Voucher to shop at Italy Onlineā„¢.

'A Little Bit of Italy in Broke' is theĀ Hunter Valley's 3rdĀ Annual Italian Festival and ItalyĀ Onlineā„¢ was a proud supporter of the event.
Sunday, 4 May 2008
WINNER ANNOUNCED FOR KINGS CROSS FOOD & WINE FESTIVAL

Italy Onlineā„¢ isĀ pleased to announce that A. Williams of Leichhardt, NSWĀ is the lucky winner of the Cremi Machine.

The Kings Cross Food & Wine Festival celebrated the outstanding abundance, diversity and quality of food and wine in this unique area.

This event showcased the well deserved reputation of the greater Kings Cross area as an exciting, diverse dining [more]

and entertainment destination. It was all further complimented by a diverse program of entertainment - including jazz, classical and world music plus dance - with several performers unique to Kings Cross.

The event was produced by the Kings Cross Partnership andĀ wasĀ another of the area's many outstanding community events.

ItalyĀ Onlineā„¢ was a proud supporter of the event along with our friends at Lauretana Water.
Monday, 28 April 2008
ITALY ONLINEā„¢ WELCOMES OLIVETO RISTORANTE & BAR TO THE IOLĀ® BUSINESS DIRECTORY

Italy Onlineā„¢ extends a warm welcome to Oliveto Ristorante & Bar located in Rhodes,Ā NSW.Ā  Please click on theirĀ link to be taken to their Gold Listing and to learn more about their hours, function menus, etc.

ThisĀ Italian [more]

restaurant offersĀ delicious ItalianĀ food coupled with beautiful water views of Brays Bay Reserve.Ā  Go and see for yourself and tell them that Italy Onlineā„¢ sent you!Ā  Buon appetito!
ITALY ONLINEā„¢ WELCOMES GRAPPA RISTORANTE E BAR TO THE IOLĀ® BUSINESS DIRECTORY
Italy Onlineā„¢ extends a warm welcome to Grappa Ristorante e Bar located on Norton Street in Leichhardt, NSW.Ā  Please click on theirĀ link to be taken to their Gold Listing and to learn more about their hours, menus, etc.

ThisĀ Italian [more]
restaurant offers authentic Italian fare and excellent service in a beautiful setting.Ā  Check them out for yourself and tell them that Italy Onlineā„¢ sent you!Ā  Buon appetito!
Tuesday, 22 April 2008
ViVa LEICHHARDT EVENTS COMING SOON!!!

Italy Onlineā„¢ is pleased to once again pair up with Studio De Luca to be a part of ViVa Leichhardt events taking place in conjunction with The Italian Trade Commission's Sydney Italian Festival.Ā  Kids' Gelato and Pasta Art Classes, Arancini Demonstrations and Italian Cocktail Classes will be available very soon in the IOLĀ® Shopping Cart so stay tuned!

Italy Onlineā„¢...Ā  [more]

Connecting You to La Dolce Vita!ā„¢
Monday, 7 April 2008
EXPERIENCE ITALY IN SYDNEY & MELBOURNE WITH A BRAND NEW PROGRAM

Italy Onlineā„¢Ā is pleased to bringĀ our Members and visitors information on a wonderfulĀ Italian experience being offered in both Sydney and Melboure entitled, 'Weekend Italiano.'Ā Ā Ā 

WEEKEND ITALIANO BRINGS ITALY TO MELBOURNE & SYDNEY

Five young Italian trainers and academics have created WEEKEND ITALIANO, a series of full immersions into Italian language & [more]

culture suitable for beginners, intermediate and advanced speakers.

Adapted from university Italian Camps run by the same tutors in 2006 and 2007, WEEKEND ITALIANO offers an educational, fun and flexible learning environment as many people donā€™t have the time to attend a full residential weekend.

At WEEKEND ITALIANO workshops are fun and hands-on. Even lunches ā€“ prepared by Italian chefs ā€“ are a full cultural experience, giving an insight into Italian history and traditions. Workshops are run several times a day adapting vocabulary, activities and structures to the different levels.

Ā ā€œWe had the vision to provide an arena for creative and non-conventional but highly effective workshops. Students learn in a dynamic environment, engaging in real activities such as playing Italian card games or writing and performing a teatro dellā€™arte pieceā€, says Sandra, one of the trainers.

WEEKEND ITALIANO will be held at the Veneto Club, Melbourne on Saturday 10 and Sunday 11 May, 9.30am ā€“ 5.30pmĀ  and at North Sydney Community Centre on Saturday 7 and Sunday 8 June, 9.30am ā€“ 5.30pm.

Prices are $150 per day or $250 for the full weekend. The cost covers all materials, workshop tuition, an Italian-style gourmet lunch, and mid-morning and afternoon refreshments.

Email bookings bookings@weekenditaliano.com.au
Media enquiries info@weekenditaliano.com.au
All phone enquires Sandra Pitronaci 0405 171 449

All details about WEEKEND ITALIANO can be found on the website www.weekenditaliano.com.au
Thursday, 27 March 2008
ITALY ONLINEā„¢ AND CO.AS.IT. ANNOUNCE BRAND NEW SCHOOL HOLIDAYS PROGRAM
Maria Maccheroni and Luigi Linguine have some exciting news just for the kids....

Mark your calendars NOW for thisĀ new program being offered during the second week of the April School Holidays on Wednesday 23 April 2008 from 10:00am to 1:00pm.

Italy Onlineā„¢ and Co.As.It. are teaming up to bring you this fantastic Italian-flavoured event just for the kids!Ā  Children will have the opportunity [more]
to spend some time with older Italians that participate in Co.As.It.ā€™s Community Based Day Care Program.Ā  They will be able to speak Italian, learn some Italian phrases, make authentic Italian biscotti, sing Italian songs, make a craft and have an Italian lunch.Ā  The whole day is geared toward bringing the old and the young together for a fun and educational experience that connects and bridges the gap between generations.

Please click here to be taken to the IOLĀ® Shopping Cart to learn more.
This is sure to be a fun-filled day but hurry, space is limited!Ā  Bookings are essential.
Thursday, 13 March 2008
ITALY ONLINEā„¢ WELCOMES ANGELO PO TO THE IOLĀ® DIRECTORY
Italy Onlineā„¢ is pleased to welcome Angelo Po to the IOLĀ® Directory.Ā  Angelo Po is an Italian company which has been producing high quality catering and kitchen products for both professional and home use since 1922.Ā  Please click hereĀ to learn more [more]
about Angelo Po and their amazing range of products.
Monday, 10 March 2008
ITALY ONLINEā„¢ RELEASES LATEST E-NEWS

Did you know???
The latest edition of the Italy Onlneā„¢ monthly E-News has been released.
If you did not receive your electronic version via email, you can click here to download the February/March 2008 edition packed with updates on events, cooking [more]

classes, Italian products and much, much more.Ā  Feel free to share it with your friends and family, too!
Mille grazie,
The Italy Onlineā„¢ Team
Saturday, 8 March 2008
ITALO-AUSTRALIAN HISTORY PAGE UPDATED
Italy Onlineā„¢ is honoured to be able to publish research written by high school student, Josh Pallas, who wrote a paper on Internment Within The IllawarraĀ last year.Ā  He entered the paper in two competitions, The Dante Alighieri Literary Prize and the History Mysteries Youth Challenge 2007 and we are so pleased to let you know that he won both competitions and we can finally [more]
share his research with you.Ā  (While we had the priviledge of reading the paper many months ago, we were not able to publish it for our readers until after it was judged in the competitions.)Ā  It is a very interesting topic and one that has not had very much research on it over the years.Ā  Congratulations, Josh and thank you for contributing to the Italo-Australian History section of Italy Onlineā„¢.Ā  Please click here to read Josh's research paper.Ā 

If you have an article or story that you would like us to consider posting in this section or photos of your family's arrival in Australia, please email them to stephanie@italyonline.com.auĀ Ā 
Saturday, 1 March 2008
ITALY ONLINEā„¢ FEATURED IN THE LATEST ITALIANICIOUS MAGAZINE

Hey -Ā Italophiles, pick up a copy of the Autumn '08 issue of Italianicious. Your favourite website - Italy Onlineā„¢Ā is featured in the magazine. They covered our 'La Dolce Vita on the Wharf Party'. This party was heldĀ to celebrate our first Birthday and to raise funds for Co.As.It.ā€™s Dementia Specific Day Respite Centre located in Rhodes, NSW.Ā 

Italianicious is a beautiful magazine. [more]

It entertains and educates people about Italian cuisine, travel and lifestyle.Ā They help those who have been to Italy to revisit their experience and to entice those who havenā€™t yet been.

Italianicious Magazine is a quarterly publication that is packed with authentic regional recipes, wine reviews and features on Italian restaurants and chefs both in Italy and Australia. Their travel stories will take you to some of Italy's undiscovered gems and we'll give you the locals' guide to the major cities.Ā They willĀ also let you know about Italian food, wine and cultural events going on around Australia and Italy. And remember, an Italianicious subscription makes the perfect gift!

You may purchase a subscription to the magazine right here in the Italy Onlineā„¢ Shopping Mercato. Just click on 'IOL Shopping' above then 'Subscriptions' then 'Magazines'. Remember, you must be signed up and logged in as a Purchasing Member to use the IOL Shopping Mercato.

Ciao - Italophiles, ritira una copia di Italianicious del Autunno'08. Il tuo sito preferito - Italy Onlineā„¢ ha le caratteristiche per la rivista. Hanno coperto il nostro 'La Dolce Vita on the Wharf Party'. Questa celebrazione si ĆØ tenuto per festeggiare il nostro primo compleanno e per la raccolta di fondi per il Co.As.It. 's Day specifiche Dementia Respite situato nel centro di Rhodes, NSW.

Italianicious ĆØ una bella rivista. Si intrattiene ed educa la gente di cucina italiana, di viaggio e di stile di vita. Essi aiutano coloro che sono stati in Italia per rivedere la loro esperienza e per invogliare coloro che non sono ancora stati.

Italianicious Magazine ĆØ una pubblicazione trimestrale, che ĆØ compresso con autentiche ricette regionali, il vino e le caratteristiche recensioni su ristoranti e chef italiano sia in Italia che in Australia. Le loro storie di viaggio vi porterĆ  ad alcune delle gemme sconosciute in Italia e ti daremo la gente del posto guida per le grandi cittĆ . Essi vi permetterĆ  anche di conoscere il cibo italiano, il vino e le manifestazioni culturali in corso intorno Australia e Italia. E ricordate, un abbonamento Italianicious rende il regalo perfetto!

ƈ possibile acquistare un abbonamento alla rivista proprio qui in Italy Onlineā„¢ Shopping Mercato. Basta cliccare su 'IOL Shopping' sopra, poi 'Iscrizioni', poi 'Riviste'. Ricorda, devi essere registrato ed aver effettuato il login come un Acquisti membri a utilizzare il Mercato IOL Shopping.
Wednesday, 27 February 2008
THIS JUST IN...
The Italian Opera Foundation Australia will host a Gala Ball on Friday 18 April 2008 at Doltone House in Pyrmont, NSW.

As we receive more details, we will pass them along to you.Ā  Please click on the Events Calendar for further information.
Monday, 4 February 2008
AN ITALIAN AFFAIR - UN AFFARE ITALIANO
Italy Onlineā„¢ is proud to sponsor Euro Concepts Sydney who presents 'An Italian Affair'. It is an evening of art, fashion and music and will be show-casing the raw talents of a young Italo-Australian artist. See below for more information and to purchase tickets. <><><> Italy Onlineā„¢ ĆØ orgogliosa di sponsorizzare Euro Concepts Sydney, che presenta 'Un Affare Italiano'. Si tratta di una serata [more]
di arte, moda e musica e sarĆ  show-involucro grezzo talento di un giovane artista Italo-Australiana. Per ulteriori informazioni e per l'acquisto di biglietti fare clic su questo collegamento ipertestuale.

Click on this hyperlink for more information and to purchase tickets.
Sunday, 3 February 2008
NEW CATEGORY ADDED TO THE ITALIAN FORUM - NUOVA CATEGORIA AGGIUNTA AL FORUM ITALIANO
Italy Onlineā„¢ has added a new category to the Italian Forum - La Piazza. It is a 'Recipe Swap Forum'. Please feel free to browse this forum, comment on, and enjoy the recipes. If you would like to share your favourite recipes with others please post it to the forum. You must be a member of Italy Onlineā„¢ and logged in to post. Click [more]
on this link or on the Italian Forum link on the main title bar. Enjoy!

Italy Onlineā„¢ ha aggiunto una nuova categoria per il Forum Italiano - La Piazza. Si tratta di un 'Scambio di Ricette Forum'. Non esitare a visitare questo forum, commentare, e godersi le ricette. Se volete condividere le vostre ricette preferite con altri scrivete al forum. Devi essere un membro di Italia Online ā„¢ ed aver effettuato il login per postare. Fare clic su questo link o sul link 'Italian Forum' sulla barra del titolo principale. Buon divertimento!
Friday, 1 February 2008
OPERA AUSTRALIA 'OPERA IN THE DOMAIN' FREE EVENT - EVENTO GRATUITO
Italy Onlineā„¢ would like to remind you of Opera Australia's free event, 'Mazda Opera in the Domain' taking place on Saturday 2nd February 2008 in Sydney, NSW.

Although the weather is not cooperating today, Opera Australia is hopeful that the show will go on tomorrow evening. In the event that the show is cancelled due to inclement weather, please listen to your local metro radio station [more]
or ring Opera Australia on (02) 9318 8200 for a recorded message.

For more details on this event, please visit the IOLĀ® Events Calendar by clicking on this link.


Evento Gratuito
Italy Onlineā„¢ vorrebbe ricordarvi di un evento gratis da Opera Australia, 'Mazda Opera In The Domain' che si svolge il sabato 2a febbraio 2008 a Sydney, NSW.

Anche se il tempo non ĆØ collaborato oggi, Opera Australia spera che lo spettacolo andrĆ  domani sera. Nel caso in cui la mostra ĆØ annullata a causa di intemperie, la preghiamo di ascoltare la tua stazione radio locale metropolitana o chiama Opera Australia (02) 9318 8200 per un messaggio registrato.

Per ulteriori dettagli su questo evento, si prega di visitare il Calendario Eventi IOLĀ®, facendo clic su questo link.
Thursday, 31 January 2008
ITALIAN CONNECTION RALLY - NEW MEDIA RELEASE - NUOVO COMUNICATO DI MEDIA
There is a new media release relating to a unique charity event. The Italian Connection Rally being held from Friday 23 and Sunday 25 May 2008. It is a three day event that will link, for the first time, Australiaā€™s two most famous Little Italy precincts - Norton Street, Leichhardt and Lygon Street, Melbourne. The City of Melbourne has just confirmed its principal sponsorship of the event which is [more]
exciting news indeed. Click here for more information.

C'ĆØ una nuova comunicazione di media, relativa ad un unico evento di caritĆ . The Italian Connection Rally che si terrĆ  da venerdƬ 23 a domenica 25 maggio 2008. Si tratta di tre giorni di manifestazione, che collegherĆ , per la prima volta, in Australia due piĆ¹ famosi impianti Little Italy - Norton Street, Leichhardt e Lygon Street, Melbourne. La CittĆ  di Melbourne ha appena confermato il suo principale sponsor della manifestazione, che ĆØ davvero emozionante notizie. Clicca qui per maggiori informazioni.
Sunday, 27 January 2008
AS WE SAY IN OZ: AV-A-GO-YA-MUG! -- COME DICIAMO IN OZ: AV-A-GO-YA-TAZZA!


Most of us here at Italy Online were born outside of Italy, and as such, Italian is our second language. Because of this, we have been a little reluctant to translate our posts from English into Italian. We were always afraid of posting articles that would butcher the beautiful language.

Despite our concerns, we have decided to 'Av-a-go', and from now [more]

on we will endeavour to post all items in both English and Italian. This, however, comes with responsibilities for you as well. For those of you who consider yourselves proficient in the Italian language, your tasks will be to laugh at our mistakes, and get it out of your system, but then we would love to have your suggestions as to what would be a better way to translate a particular item that you believe we may have botched. We will then post your suggestions to the particular item that you believe we may have screwed up.

If you like, we can post your name or initials along with your suburb, city or town with the post. We are hoping to have some fun with this, but of course, the idea is to ensure that we get the translation as correct as possible.

Don't be concerned if you think that your suggestion is not absolutely correct, we will not send the 'Carabinieri' after you, the whole intent is to have some fun and to improve everyones Italian language skills while doing it.

Did you know that even the mighty 'Googleā„¢ Translate' asks it's users to suggest a better translation, so that they may improve the translation quality in future updates of their system?

So 'Av-a-go-ya-mug!' and send your suggestions to info@italyonline.com.au. Simply indicate which article and/or line you would like to suggest as an improved translation. We will then place your suggestion in the article.



Come diciamo in Oz: Av-a-go-ya-tazza!

La maggior parte di noi qui a Italia Online siamo nati al di fuori d'Italia, e, in quanto tale, l'Italiano ĆØ la nostra seconda lingua. A causa di questo, siamo stati un po restio a tradurre i nostri posti da inglese in italiano. Non abbiamo avuto il coraggio, perche non si voleva rovinare la bella lingua.

Nonostante le nostre preoccupazioni, abbiamo deciso di 'Av-a-go', e d'ora in poi ci si sforzerĆ  di post tutti gli articoli in inglese e in italiano. Questo, tuttavia, viene fornito con responsabilitĆ  per l'utente. Per quelli di voi che considero voi padroneggiano la lingua italiana, il vostro compito sarĆ  quello di ridere a nostri errori, e ottenere fuori del vostro sistema, ma poi ci piacerebbe avere i vostri suggerimenti su cosa sarebbe un modo migliore di tradurre un particolare punto che si ritiene che possa avere botched. Ci sarĆ  quindi pubblicare i tuoi suggerimenti per la particolare articolo che si ritiene che possa avere sbagliato.

Se volete, siamo in grado di pubblicare il tuo nome o le iniziali, insieme al tuo quartiere, della cittĆ  o cittĆ  con il post. Speriamo di avere qualche divertimento con questo, ma naturalmente, l'idea ĆØ quella di riuscire a garantire la corretta traduzione come possibile. Non essere preoccupato se si pensa che la sua proposta non ĆØ assolutamente corretto, non invieremo i 'Carabinieri' a prendere voi, l'intero intento ĆØ quello di divertirsi e di migliorare le competenze di ciascuno, di lingua italiana, mentre farlo.

Sapevate che anche i potenti di 'Google ā„¢ Traduci' chiede ĆØ di suggerire agli utenti una traduzione migliore, in modo che possano migliorare la qualitĆ  della traduzione negli aggiornamenti futuri del loro sistema?

PerciĆ² 'Av-a-go-ya-tazza!' Ed inviare i tuoi suggerimenti a info@italyonline.com.au. Basta indicare quale articolo e/o la linea che desideri suggerire come una migliore traduzione. Noi quindi mettiamo il suo suggerimento in questo articolo.
Friday, 25 January 2008
PRODI QUITS AFTER SENATE DEFEAT - PRODI SCONFITTO IN SENATO: CADE IL GOVERNO


Centre right urges president to call elections. Premier Romano Prodi quit on Thursday night after a Senate confidence vote produced a widely expected defeat for his 20-month-old centre-left government. Click Here for more.

Il premier al Quirinale: [more]

si ĆØ dimesso. Voto di fiducia: 161 i no 156 i sƬ. L'Udeur si spacca, con Cusumano che vota sƬ: rissa, insulti e lui sviene. Clicca Qui per i dettagli.
Tuesday, 22 January 2008
WORD OF THE WEEK No. 36

Italy Onlineā„¢ announces this week's PAROLA DELLA SETTIMANA. 'Panna' which means cream. The word 'panna' is seldom used here in Australia when referring to a drink or dessert with cream. More often than not, the word 'crema' is used. This, however, is incorrect. Crema [more]
is custard in English. Yes, even the Italian-English dictionaries offer crema as an Italian translation for cream, but again, this is incorrect. So from now on, when you order your coffee with cream, ask for CaffĆØ con panna! ;-)
Friday, 18 January 2008
BEAUTIFUL ITALIAN RELIGIOUS ITEMS ADDED TO THE IOLĀ® SHOPPING MERCATO

Italy Onlineā„¢ is pleased to announce that new religious items have been added to the IOLĀ® Shopping Mercato and are now available for purchase. There are beautiful Beechwood Crucifixes that are hand crafted and made in Italy. There are Rosaries and a stunning Madonna night light. [more]
target=new>CLICK HERE to see the range of items available.

More items will be added in the future so please keep checking back.
Sunday, 13 January 2008
WORD OF THE WEEK No. 35

Italy Onlineā„¢ announces this week's PAROLA DELLA SETTIMANA. 'Fattoria' which means farm. The word here in Australia has been used to refer to factory, but this is incorrect. Factory in Italian is fabbrica. Farm has incorrectly been referred to as farma. There is no such word in the Italian [more]
vocabulary.

Fattoria was chosen as this weeks word of the week because a new CD has just been added to the IOLĀ® Shopping Mercato. It is called 'Nursery Songs - Canzoncine' and is produced by The Bilingaroos. Of course, one of the songs on the CD is 'Old MacDonald Had A Farm / Il Vecchio MacDonald Ha Una Fattoria'. Click on the CD Cover image below for more details and to purchase this wonderful CD:

Nursery Songs - Canzoncine


Following are images of a farm layout with Italian terms:
Thursday, 10 January 2008
IL CORRIERE DELLA SERA & LA GAZZETTA DELLO SPORT - DIGITAL EDITIONS - FREE FOR LIMITED TIME ONLY
Italy Onlineā„¢ is happy to announce this excellent initiative from Italy's 'Il Corriere della Sera' and 'La Gazzetta dello Sport.

For a limited time only they are offering a six months subscription to their digital online versions of the full newspapers. These are not just snippets of the original newspaper posted to a website, these are the actual entire newspapers that may be downloaded [more]
as PDF documents or viewed online in an intuitive and easy to navigate format. (See examples below). They include the Italian Regional Newspapers as well.

This offer is only valid to persons living in Australia.

To request your free username and password to access the service or to request further information send an email to corriere.australia@gmail.com

You must include your full name, address and telephone number to receive the free username and password.

For more information click on this link (in Italian).


The choice of Corriere newspaper after you login.




A sample of the propriety format view. You click on the article you would like to read and it opens up on the right side of the screen in an easy to read view which includes images. This particular article continues on page 5 & 6. You may click on those page hyperlinks under the image to go straight to those pages to continue reading the article.




This is a view of page 5 after having clicked on the hyperlink.

Remember you may also download the entire newspaper in PDF format as well.
Wednesday, 9 January 2008
I GIRASOLI JOIN ITALY ONLINEā„¢

Italy Onlineā„¢ is pleased to welcome 'I Girasoli' to the IOLĀ® Directory. They are the youth sub-committee of the Toscana Social Club Melbourne and their goal is to keep their Tuscan heritage alive. They do this through the organisation of fun and cultural events that focus on the Tuscan region of Italy. These events will be placed in the IOLĀ® Events Calendar, so check there, or on their website [more]
for new information as it becomes available. Everyone is welcome, click on this hyperlink to learn more.
Saturday, 5 January 2008
New IOLĀ® DESKTOPS ADDED AND AVAILABLE FOR DOWNLOAD

Italy Onlineā„¢ has added three beautiful new desktop images for you to download and enjoy. The images were sent to us by Dina Ranieri and Joe Romeo. The images are of Venezia, Firenze and Tropea - Calabria. Grazie mille.... Dina and Joe. Click on this hyperlink to download the images. Che bella l'Italia!
Thursday, 3 January 2008
ITALY ONLINEā„¢ 'EVENTS CALENDAR' UPDATED


The 'Events Calendar' has been updated. There are many wonderful Italian events lined up for January and February. Click here to go straight to the Calendar, or just place your mouse over the 'What's New' 'Ultime Notizie' button on the main menu bar, then click on [more]
'Events Calendar'. Don't forget, if you have any Italian events that you would like our users and members to know about please email: info@italyonline.com.au

Italy Onlineā„¢ keeps 'Connecting you to La Dolce Vita'.
Wednesday, 2 January 2008
IAYA PIZZA APPRECIATION WORKSHOP

IAYA in conjunction with Euro Concepts Sydney and sponsored by Italy Onlineā„¢ presentsā€¦

PIZZA APPRECIATION WORKSHOP on Tuesday 22 January 2008. Click Here for more information an to book your attendance to this event.
Sunday, 30 December 2007
HAPPY NEW YEAR! - FELICE ANNO NOUVO!

Italy Onlineā„¢ would like to extend wishes to you and your family for a healthy, happy, prosperous and safe New Year.

A Voi, A tutti i Vostri Cari, alle Vostre Aziende, i nostri piĆ¹ sinceri Auguri per un Sano, Felice, Prospero e Sicuro Anno Nuovo! BUON ANNO!
Saturday, 29 December 2007
BEFANA FESTIVAL AT THE FORUM NEXT SUNDAY 6TH JANUARY
On the 6th January from 5 pm the Italian Forum Piazza will be abuzz with the Festival of the Befana. The day will be filled with entertainment for children including a puppet show by Murphyā€™s Puppets and an entertaining and highly amusing musical performance by Mic Conway. The highlight will be the arrival of BEFANA the benevolent Italian witch who [more]
bears gifts for the children who have been good ā€“ and ā€œcharcoalā€ for those who have not! Click on this link for more information in the 'IOLĀ® Events Calendar'.

La Befana is a character in Italian folklore, similar to Saint Nicholas or Santa Claus. The character may have originated in Rome, then spread as a tradition to peninsular Italy.

Her name derives from the festival of Epiphany, and she visits all the children of Italy on the eve of 6 January to fill their socks with candy if they are good or a lump of coal if they are bad. Being a good housekeeper, many say she will sweep the floor before she leaves. The child's family typically leaves a small glass of wine and a plate with a few morsels of food, often regional or local, for Befana.

She is usually portrayed as an old lady riding a broomstick through the air wearing a black shawl and is covered in soot because she enters the children's houses through the chimney. She is often smiling and carries a bag or hamper filled with candy, gifts, or both. To learn more about La Befana click on this link, thanks to Wikipedia.

For further details on the events contact susannah@italianforum.com.au or call 02 9518 0077. Italian Forum, in the Piazza, 21-23 Norton Street, Leichhardt, NSW 2040.
Monday, 24 December 2007
NEW NATIVITY SCENE TO BE UNVEILED AT VATICAN / BUON NATALE - MERRY CHRISTMAS
Italy Onlineā„¢ would like to wish you, your family and friends a very Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year!
Thank you for being a member of the Italy Onlineā„¢ community.
We look forward to seeing [more]
you at one of our events in the New Year!
Ciao a tutti e Buon Natale e Felice Anno Nuovo!
The Italy Onlineā„¢ Team

New Nativity Scene to be unveiled at Vatican

Art Expert Says It Highlights Father's Role in Christ's Birth

VATICAN CITY, DEC. 2007 (Zenit.org).- The unique Nativity scene in St. Peter's Square is a reminder from our teaching Pope of a father's importance in the family, says Christian art expert Elizabeth Lev.

This year's Nativity scene in the square, to be unveiled Christmas Eve, will have a new twist, the Vatican Secretariat of State reported last week. Rather than a manger or stable, the Nativity scene will feature the home of St. Joseph, reflecting the story of the birth of Christ depicted in St. Matthew's Gospel instead of the typical passage from St. Luke.

Lev, who is also a ZENIT columnist, said: 'This Nativity is not so much a break with tradition but is presenting a new side of the Nativity, revealing a new facet.

'It is trying to represent Joseph's experience, his dream of what will happen knowing that Jesus will be born and Mary is with child. He had no idea the way it would all work out as he prepared to take on this task given to him by God through a message of an angel. So it is what he imagines in his home amid his work before it comes to pass.'

'This fits Joseph and the acceptance of his call into the story,' Lev continued. 'Joseph is never the star of the Nativity, but his role is crucial. So this is not upsetting biblical tradition, but [giving] a different facet, looking at it in a different light.'

The art historian explained: 'In the Nativity accounts, a mother figure is always there, but this Nativity makes present the importance of the father figure and the fact that he is essential. It's a reminder that he wasn't born only to a mother, while providing a source of meditation during this time when we are faced with the battle against marriage and the family. It is a good way for the Church, in nonaggressive and nonpolitical way, to remind us of the basis of our understanding of family through the Holy Family.

'This is a Nativity very much of Joseph Ratzinger, a teaching Nativity. Instead of complacently laying out the characters, this year they are being laid out in a way so we have to think about what this momentous birthday means, think about the circumstance in which Jesus is born, while reminding us of Joseph's essential role.'

By Carrie Gress


Previous nativity scenes at the Vatican
Sunday, 23 December 2007
IOLĀ® DIRECTORY & IOLĀ® SHOPPING MERCATO UPDATED
Attention Italy Onlineā„¢ Members and Users. We at Italy Onlineā„¢ are constantly striving to improve and update the website. Two important improvements were made to the site on Friday 21-12-07. The first was a layout change to the Directory Listings. Previously, the Address and Text boxes were laid out side by side.Ā  The new layout places the Address and Text boxes on top of each other.Ā  This allows [more]
for the better formatting of the business directory listings that have long website and email links.Ā  It also makes the text box easier to read.Ā  The second improvement has been made to the Shopping Mercato facility.Ā  Previously, the text and image field for each of the products were confined to the right third of the page.Ā  The new layout fills in the right two thirds of the page.Ā  This allows for easier reading of product descriptions and the installation of much larger images without having to click on a hyperlink to open up a separate browser page.

Please view these changes by clicking on the 'Directory' and/or 'IOL Shopping' links in the main title menu bar and navigating to the directory members and the individual shopping products.

Remember to support the 'Directory' members as they support Italy Onlineā„¢.

Also note, we are always interested in your feedback and suggestions. If you have any questions, requests or suggestions please do not hesitate to use the tools available to you in the 'Contact' page whichĀ are also on the main title menu bar.

Happy directory and product searching.
Saturday, 22 December 2007
NEW FORUM CATEGORY - ALLEGRA'S FASHION FORUM
Italy Onlineā„¢ is pleased to announce a new category in the 'Italian Forum' - Allegra's Fashion Forum. Please click on this link and scroll down to the bottom of the forum and click on Allegra's Fashion - Moda link to join in on the fun and discussions. Don't forget you need [more]
to be a member of Italy Onlineā„¢ to post. Do this by clicking on the 'Not a Member?' link at the top of the page.
Monday, 17 December 2007
THE ESSENCE OF AN EXISTENCE - A 70 YEAR CELEBRATION

Scopri dietro le porte del laboratorio della famiglia De Luca! The Essence Of an Existence - 'L'Essenza Di Una Esistenza' is available now in the IOL Shopping Mercato. Click on this link for more information and to purchase the book. This beautiful full colour, [more]

softcover book is 84 pages of photographs, secrets, recipes and art. It celebrates 70 years of family traditions, knowledge and passion.

Sunday, 16 December 2007
ITALY ONLINEā„¢ WELCOMES ITALCRAFTS AUSTRALIA TO THE IOLĀ® DIRECTORY
Italy Onlineā„¢Ā  is pleased to welcome Italcrafts Australia to the IOLĀ® Business Directory.Ā  This family-owned and operated business specialises in local and imported Italian Kitchens, Bathware and Ceramics.
Their amazing showroom has two floors of products and samples on display to allow for easier browsing and selection of tapware, accessories and more.
There is ample parking nearby that [more]
affords customers plenty of time to shop and browse in a friendly and bright atmosphere.Ā  Click here to learn more about Italcrafts Australia.
Saturday, 15 December 2007
ITALY ONLINEā„¢ WELCOMES MIONETTO AUSTRALIA TO THE IOLĀ® BUSINESS DIRECTORY

It is well to remember that there are five reasons for drinking: the arrival of a friend, oneā€™s present or future thirst, the excellence of the wine, or any other reason.

Latin Proverb (Borrowed from the Mionetto website)

Seems like a perfect quote to introduce our latest member of the IOLĀ® Business Directory.Ā Ā  Italy Onlineā„¢ proudly welcomes Mionetto Australia.
You can [more]

learn more about the history of this wonderful company based in the Veneto region of Italy by clicking on this hyperlink.Ā 

The innovation of the Mionetto brand passes through the line of semi-sparkling wines: ā€œILā€, with its easy-to-open crown cap and its packaging that makes the world of bubbles young, informal and original.

Tasting is believing as Mionetto is now being introduced to the New South Wales Market.Ā  For more information, please email us at info@italyonline.com.au

Thursday, 13 December 2007
CALABRIA DAY AT CLUB MARCONI
Be part of Club Marconiā€™s all new Italian Regional Day celebrations. Come together with family and friends to commemorate each otherā€™s cultural heritage. Every two months, enjoy a new region of Italy together with your loved ones. On Sunday January 20, experience true Calabrese heritage at Club Marconi. For only $12, come along for an afternoon of great family fun, with wonderful prizes up for [more]
grabs. See the 'Events Calendar' or click here for more information.
Saturday, 8 December 2007
ITALY ONLINEā„¢ WELCOMES CAFFE MORETTI TO THE IOLĀ® BUSINESS DIRECTORY
Italy Onlineā„¢ extends a very warm welcome to Caffe Moretti.Ā  Situated on Norton Street in Leichhardt, NSW, this fabulous restaurant is a great place to gather with family and friends forĀ gatherings such as Birthday parties, Anniversary dinners or a night out with friends.Ā  It is also a great place for business lunches as well. Caffe Moretti is celebrating 10 Years of Business on Tuesday 11 December [more]
and they have some specials happening to commemorate this special occasion.Ā  Click on this hyperlink to view their listing in the IOLĀ® Business Directory.
Come and meet the friendly staff and taste delicious, authentic Italian fare in the heart of Norton Street's Little Italy.
ITALY ONLINEā„¢ RELEASES DECEMBER E-NEWSLETTER
The Italy Onlineā„¢ December E-Newsletter was sent out yesterday.Ā  If you would like to view it, please click here. Remember to sign up to becomeĀ a Member of Italy Onlineā„¢ to receive the monthly E-News, information on Events and other Specials throughout the year. [more]
To become a Member, simply click here. Enjoy the E-Newsletter and remember to send us your thoughts and ideas for Italy Onlineā„¢...your portal to all things Italian within Australia.

Italy Onlineā„¢ ... Connecting You to La Dolce Vita!ā„¢
Thursday, 6 December 2007
ITALY ONLNEā„¢ WELCOMES ENZO AT JO BELLAMY HAIRDRESSERS TO THE IOLĀ® BUSINESS DIRECTORY
Italy Onlineā„¢ is happy to announce that Enzo @ Jo Bellamy Hairdressers has joined the IOLĀ® Directory. Enzo is a hairdresser with over 25 years of experience and has studied his craft in Milano, Italy. Enzo understands his craft from a products and cosmetic perspective as well. In his never ending thirst for knowledge,Ā Enzo has worked and collaborated as a technician with several large cosmetic [more]
companies. This knowledge allows Enzo to get the most out of his work as he understands all types of hair and which products to use to ensure the best results. See Enzo at work and examples of his work below. Click on this hyperlink to learn more.
Monday, 3 December 2007
ITALY ONLINEā„¢ WELCOMES AIR TRAVEL COMPANION TO THE IOLĀ® BUSINESS DIRECTORY

ATC offers a new and unique service on International and Domestic flights to assist the elderly, the ill and minors with an experienced travel companion for the flight.

With over fifteen years of experience as a nurse including qualifications in Aviation Health, Rosaleen [who also speaks Italian] is able to handle a variety of medical and non medical passengers logistics.

Please [more]

click on thisĀ hyperlink to visit Air Travel Companion's listing.



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Sunday, 2 December 2007
ITALY ONLINE WELCOMES DR. JOHN GULLOTTA TO THE IOLĀ® BUSINESS DIRECTORY

Italy Onlineā„¢Ā is pleased to inform you that Dr. John Gullotta's profile has now been added to theĀ IOLĀ® Business Directory.Ā Ā Dr. Gullotta will be contributing information and articles regarding health issues and areas of concern to our members.Ā 

On 21 September 2007, Dr. Gullotta wasĀ awarded the Investiture for the Order of Australia.Ā  He was awarded Member of the Order of Australia [more]

in the General Division , AM.Ā  The ceremonyĀ was held at Government House Sydney in the presence of Her Excellency Professor Marie Bachir AC CVO Governor of NSW.Ā  He was awarded this ā€œFor service to medicine through a range of executive roles with professional medical associations and as a general practitioner, and to the Italian community.ā€



We congratulate Dr. Gullotta for this achievement and are honoured to work with him to bring Italians and Italo-Australians relevant medical information via the Italy Onlineā„¢ portal.

Please click here to be taken to to Dr. Gullotta's listing.
Saturday, 1 December 2007
ITALY ONLINEā„¢ WELCOMES DOLTONE HOUSE TO THE IOLĀ® BUSINESS DIRECTORY

Italy Onlineā„¢ is pleased to announce that Doltone House has recently joined the IOLĀ® Business Directory.Ā  Situated on Jones Bay Wharf in Pyrmont Point, NSW, this beautiful venue is the perfect spot for your next function.Ā 

Doltone House is one of Sydney's most stylish and unique settings for weddings, corporate functions, cocktail parties, Christenings or other special occasion.Ā  Doltone [more]

House boasts beautiful water views of Sydney Harbour duirng the day as well as the beautiful CBD skyline at night.

Let Paul Signorelli and the staff at Doltone House take care of your next special event.Ā  To learn more aboutĀ  Doltone House can do for your next event, please click here.
Thursday, 29 November 2007
AUTHENTIC ARTISAN GELATO NOW AVAILABLE IN THE IOLĀ® SHOPPING MERCATO

Italy Onlineā„¢ is excited to announce that a new Desserts (Dolci) Category has been added to the IOLĀ® Shopping Mercato and just in time for summer!Ā  The first products to be added to the category are the wonderful gelato products from La Cremeria and Gelateria De Luca.Ā  These authentic gelati are produced from the family that has just celebrated 70 years of artisan gelato making. Best of all, [more]

the gelati are delivered right to your door. Click here to learn more.
If you are feeling adventurous, and you would like us to make a special flavored gelato, we can do that too. Check out our 'Online Plus - Personalised Gelato & Sorbet' offer.Ā  Just open up any of the gelato descriptions for more information.
Monday, 26 November 2007
WORD OF THE WEEK No. 34

Italy Onlineā„¢ announces this week's PAROLA DELLA SETTIMANA. 'Concubina' which means courtesan or concubine.Ā While doing research on this 16th-century portrait painted in oil on a poplar panel by Leonardo Da Vinci, the word struck me as appropriate to describe the mysterious person in the painting.

Mona Lisa, or La Gioconda was painted in Florence between 1503 and [more]
1506. It is thought to be of Lisa Gherardini, wife of a Florentine cloth merchant named Francesco del Giocondo - hence the alternative title, La Gioconda. However, Leonardo seems to have taken the completed portrait to France rather than giving it to the person who commissioned it. It was eventually returned to Italy by Leonardo's student and heir Salai. It is not known how the painting came to be in FranƧois I's collection.

It is arguably the most famous painting in the world, and few other works of art have been subject to as much scrutiny, study, mythologizing and parody.

The portrait may have been painted to mark one of two events - either when Francesco del Giocondo and his wife bought their own house in 1503, or when their second son, Andrea, was born in December 1502 after the death of a daughter in 1499. The delicate dark veil that covers Mona Lisa's hair is sometimes considered a mourning veil. In fact, such veils were commonly worn as a mark of virtue. Her clothing is unremarkable. Neither the yellow sleeves of her gown, nor her pleated gown, nor the scarf delicately draped round her shoulders are signs of aristocratic status.

The history of the Mona Lisa is shrouded in mystery. Among the aspects which remain unclear are the exact identity of the sitter, who commissioned the portrait, how long Leonardo worked on the painting, how long he kept it, whetherĀ the portrait is actually of a female, and how it came to be in the French royal collection.

At his death in 1525, Leonardo's assistant Salai owned the portrait named in his personal papers la Gioconda which had been bequeathed to him by the artist. Italian for jocund, happy or jovial, Gioconda was a nickname for the sitter, a pun on the feminine form of her married name Giocondo and her disposition.
ITALY ONLINEā„¢ WELCOMES RAINE & HORNE TO THE IOLĀ® BUSINESS DIRECTORY

Italy Onlineā„¢ is pleased to announce that Raine & Horne Mascot/Rosebery has just joined the IOLĀ® Business Directory.Ā  Real Estate agents and brothers, Allan and Robert Micallef are proud of their Italian heritage and their membership in the Italian Chamber of Commerce in Sydney.Ā 

Click on the red 'more' button below to see photos of their latest hot property on offer.

Committed [more]

to excellence in their field, Allan and RobertĀ can handleĀ all of your real estate needs.Ā  Click on this hyperlink to learn more about Raine & Horne Mascot/Rosebery and to see the latest property for sale.

Below are photos of 109 Coward Street Mascot:
Tuesday, 20 November 2007
LISTEN TO THE ITALY ONLINEā„¢ INTERVIEW ON SBS ITALIAN RADIO
Italy Onlineā„¢Ā recently celebrated its first birthday.Ā Marco Lucchi of SBS Radio - Italian asked us in to the SBS Studios for an interview. We spoke aboutĀ about our first year and described the website and and some of its offerings.Ā 

Click on [more]
color=#00bfff>this hyperlink to downloadĀ and listen to the interviewĀ in mp3 format. Alternately,Ā you may click on this hyperlink to connect to the SBS Radio website and stream the interview from there. Look for the interview date of 20.11.2007.

Don't forget to listen to SBS Radio - Italian everyday of the week at the following times and frequencies:
ITALY ONLINEā„¢ WELCOMES MACARTHUR DISABILITY SERVICES TO THE THE IOLĀ® BUSINESS DIRECTORY

Italy Onlineā„¢ welcomes Macarthur Disability ServicesĀ to the IOLĀ® Business Directory asĀ a Gold Premium Listing.Ā Ā Macarthur is celebrating 25 years of community service,Ā creating opportunities and defying boundaries for people with disabilities by hosting, AMORE, an Italian-flavoured fundraising event taking place this Friday, 23rd November 2007 at Gledswood Homestead andĀ Winery in Catherine [more]

Field, NSW.

For more information on Macarthur Disability Services, please click on this hyperlink to be taken straight to their listing.

To learn more about AMORE taking place this Friday, please click on this hyperlink to be taken to the Events Calendar.
Monday, 19 November 2007
WORD OF THE WEEK No. 33
Italy Onlineā„¢ announces this week's PAROLA DELLA SETTIMANA. 'Nuotare' which means to swim.Ā  As summer begins to heat up, the swimming pool (piscina) certainly begins to look very inviting.Ā A few examples of how the word is used: nuotare i cento metri to swim the hundred metres; nuotare a cognolino to swim doggy style, to dog paddle; nuotare contro [more]
corrente to swim against the tide.
Sunday, 18 November 2007
ITALY ONLINEā„¢ WELCOMES PASTICCIERIA PAPA TO THE IOLĀ® BUSINESS DIRECTORY

Located in Sydney's famous suburb of Haberfield, Pasticceria Papa has been serving customers for over 17 years.Ā  The owner and founder, Salvatore Papa, migratedĀ from Sicily, Italy to AustraliaĀ bringing with him the finest inhomemade recipes for a range of Italian delicacies and other traditional foods that Australians have grown to love.

Stop in to Pasticceria Papa to viewĀ the beautifulĀ cakes, [more]

pastries, biscuits and breads on offer.Ā  ForĀ all of your special celebrations,Ā such as Christenings, Birthdays and Anniversaries,Ā Pasticceria Papa createsĀ delicious sweets that everyone will enjoy!

Click on this hyperlink to go straight to theirĀ listing in the IOLĀ® Business Directory.Ā 
Saturday, 17 November 2007
SPECIAL INVITATION FROM THE ITALIAN AWARD OPERA COMMITTEE
The Italian Opera Award Committee recently announced plans for their upcoming Christmas Fundraiser Luncheon and Cruise on Sydney Harbour.
The event will be held on Sunday 16th December 2007 from 12pm until 4pm with embarking of the vessel beginning at 11:30am from Star City Casino in Pyrmont, NSW.

Tables are arranged in seatings of ten (10) and groups may be organised organised upon [more]
request.

We hope that you can join us for this relaxing and enjoyable afternoon.Ā  For all of the details on this exciting event, please click on this hyperlink.
BRAND NEW RESEARCH PROJECT UNDERWAY
Italy Onlineā„¢Ā is pleased to bring you information on a brand new research project which is currently underway through the University of Sydney in NSW.Ā  Dr. Antonia Rubino is conducting a study on people who have recently migrated to Australia from Italy in the last 12-15 years.
To learn more about this research and how you or someone you know can get involved, please click on [more]
title='Research Project on Linguistics' href='http://www.italyonline.com.au/iol-interactive-details.html?itemID=91' target=Test>this hyperlink to be taken to all of the details on the IOLĀ®Ā Interactive Page.
Italy Onlineā„¢ supports projects such as this that continue to link ItaliansĀ in Australia and the promotion and preservation of the Italian language.
Please email info@italyonline.com.au if you know of any simiilar projects happening.
Wednesday, 14 November 2007
ITALY ONLINEā„¢ INTERVIEW ON SBS RADIO

On Friday 16th November 2007, be sure to listen to SBS Radio's Italian Program at 8:00am on 97.7 FM to hear the Italy Onlineā„¢Ā  interview with Marco Lucchi.Ā  You can learn more aboutĀ Italy Onlineā„¢Ā and listen as we reflect on our first year in business.

As soon as the interview is podcast and uploaded to SBS, we will post it on the IOLĀ® Interactive Page.

Stay tuned to Italy [more]

Onlineā„¢ ...Ā  Connecting You to La Dolce Vita!ā„¢
Monday, 12 November 2007
WORD OF THE WEEK No. 32
Italy Onlineā„¢ announces this week's PAROLA DELLA SETTIMANA. 'Anguria' which means watermelon.Ā The discussion about watermelon came up at the Italy Online first birthday party that was held this past Saturday evening. Stella Agostino, whose family is from the region of Calabria mentioned that in herĀ family's region the watermelon is called ZzipĆ ngulu. In certain areas ofĀ Sardinia it is [more]
called Sindria. It is also called Cocomero in otherĀ parts of Italy. If you have other names for watermelon from other regions of Italy please email them to us and we will share them here with others. I am certain that no one will beat ZzipĆ ngulu!
Saturday, 10 November 2007
ITALY ONLINEā„¢ FIRST BIRTHDAY EVENT FULLY BOOKED!!!
Many thanks to everyone that has already RSVP'd for tonight's La Dolce Vita on the Wharf Party and Fundraising Event for Co.As.It.Ā  We are pleased to say that the event has been so popular that we are fully booked.Ā  There will not be any more reservations being accepted.
If you missed out on this event, please stay tuned as we announce more festivities and cultural experiences in 2008!!!

Mille [more]
grazie e ciao!

The Italy Onlineā„¢ Team
Wednesday, 7 November 2007
ITALY ONLINEā„¢ RELEASES NOVEMBER E-NEWSLETTER
The latest edition of the monthly E-Newsletter has just been released.Ā 
This month's edition features information on the current Italian Trade Commission's project to promote the textile, fashion and tourism industries from theĀ Lazio Region.Ā Ā 'Lazio Lifestyle in Australia' featuresĀ Ā  the finest designers and artisans from the Lazio Region.Ā  If you have an opportunity to view the exhibit [more]
or attend one of events, please do so.Ā  You will not be disappointed and there is SO much to see!

This month's E-News is packed with information on upcoming events such as the Leichhardt Chamber of Commerce's Annual Ballo, the Italy Onlineā„¢
First Birthday Party and Fundraising Event, La Dolce Vita on the Wharf Party, Macarthur Disability Services' Amore function and a very special video presentation entitled, 'Sicilia Bedda' and much, more more!

Enjoy the latest edition!

If you did not receive a copy of the November E-News, simply click here to view the latest version.Ā  Members of theĀ  Italy Onlineā„¢ community receive the E-News directly in your IN BOX.Ā  If you are not a member, simply go to the link at the top of the page that says, 'Not A Member?' and follow the simple instructions to become a member and gain access to areas of the portal such as the Italian Forum and the IOLĀ® Shopping Cart.
Sunday, 4 November 2007
'SICILIA BEDDA' VIDEO LOADED TO THE IOL INTERACTIVE PAGE

Italy Onlineā„¢ is pleased to announce that a new video has been added to the IOLĀ® Interactive Page. It is called 'Sicilia Bedda' and was produced by Studio De Luca for the 'Sicily Through My Eyes 2007' awards evening that was organised by C.A.S. (Coordinamento Associazioni Siciliane NSW Inc). It is a wonderful compilation of Immagini, Suoni e Emozioni. For those of you who understand [more]

Italian, listen to the second song called 'Luce' by Elisa carefully, and watch the images. It is a beautiful tribute to this fascinating and largest island in the Mediterranean Sea.Ā To view the video click on the IOL Interactive main menu button above, then click on the Play button in the IOL Interactive Videos module. Ensure thatĀ 'Sicilia Bedda' is selected. Ā Buon Divertimento.Ā 
Wednesday, 31 October 2007
BEAUTIFUL RETIREMENT LIVING AT PIACENZA SCALABRINI DRUMMOYNE

Italy Onlineā„¢ proudly welcomes Piacenza Scalabrini Drummoyne to the IOLĀ® Business Directory.Ā  These beautifulĀ one andĀ two bedroomĀ apartments have a variety of attractive features and benefits and some even boast views of Sydney Harbour!Ā  Seeing is truly believing.

To organise a personal tour of these spectacular apartments, please ring Alexandra Collins on [more]

0419 282 477.Ā  Tours may be organised on Tuesday's and Thursday's or other days to suit your needs.

Follow this hyperlink to learn more about retirement living in style at Piacenza Scalabrini Drummoyne or click on their advertisement on any page throughout the site to be taken to their dedicated page.
Monday, 29 October 2007
SAN ANTONIO DA PADOVA - 37TH ANNUAL BALL

The Committee of S. Antonio Da PadovaProtettore Di Poggireale Trapani (Sydney) Ltd cordially invites allĀ  members and friends to the 37th Annual Ball. Click on this hyperlink for more information.
Friday, 26 October 2007
NAPOLI DAY AT CLUB MARCONI

Be part of Club Marconiā€™s all new Italian Regional Day celebrations. Come together with family and friends to commemorate each otherā€™s cultural heritage. Every two months, enjoy a new region of Italy together with your loved ones. On Sunday November 4, experience true Napoli heritage at Club Marconi. For only $12, come along for an afternoon of great family fun, with wonderful prizes up for [more]

grabs.

Enjoy exciting Neapolitan musical acts performed by Claudio Sandrelli and Jacob. Also, enjoy classics with the Anthony Vadala Orchestra live on stage. Enjoy your afternoon over a free plate of pasta Napolitana & all the live festivities. For those out there with a sweet tooth, a variety of scrumptious deserts will be on sale throughout the event. Enjoy traditional Neapolitan cuisine, entertainment & dancing! Doors to the fun filled event open at midday, tickets on sale now until Friday November 2 at 6pm.

For more information on Club Marconi click on this hyperlink.
Tuesday, 23 October 2007
AMORE - MACARTHUR DISABILITY SERVICES 25TH ANNIVERSARY FUNDRAISINNG CELEBRATION

Macarthur Disablity Services in Campbelltown, NSW is celebrating 25 years of community service,Ā creating opportunities and defying boundaries for people with disabilities.

They are hosting an Italian themed fundraising celebration called, 'AMORE,' on Friday 23rd November 2007 at Gledswood Homestead and Winery in Catherine Field, NSW.Ā  Some terrific prizes are being raffled off including [more]

a Vespa LX 50cc from Scooteria, 5 Nights in Twin Towns Clubs & Resorts, an Italy Onlineā„¢ Amore Basket,Ā  Replenish Amore Lovers Package and a Lavazza Coffee Machine Pack.

You do not want to miss out on this beautiful evening!!!
Come and join the Italy Onlineā„¢ team on the night as we help raise funds to create a community garden and kitchen for people with disabilities to create organic foods and preserves, sharing their products and experiences with the community.Ā  This unique opportunity for the Macarthur will include a Sensory Garden, and further opportunities for local schools and the community to share their lives in an inclusive interactive project.

For more details on the evening, please click on this hyperlink.
Monday, 22 October 2007
LEICHHARDT CHAMBER OF COMMERCE TO HOST ANNUAL BALLO
Italy Onlineā„¢Ā  is pleased to bring you information on an upcoming event being hosted by the Leichhardt Chamber of Commerce.Ā  Leichhardt is home to a variety of Italian businesses, shops and restaurants and of course, Co.As.It., the Italian Assisantance Agency.

This year's Ballo is being held at the beautiful Le Montage and is open to anyone who lives or works in Leichhardt or just loves [more]
Leichhardt!!!Ā  You do not need to be a Member of the Leichhardt Chamber of Commerce to attend.

Proceeds from this year's Ballo will go to Co.As.It.

Come out and celebrate the Italian success and cultureĀ that is so special in Leichhardt.Ā  Organise a table and come and join the FUN!!!

For more details, click on this hyperlink.
Saturday, 20 October 2007
CO.AS.IT. AND DOLTONE HOUSE HOST 'IL MARE' THIS MONDAY
Co.As.It. and Doltone House are hosting a beautiful traditional Italian seafood dinner on Monday 22nd 2007 at Doltone House from 7pm.Ā  Tickets are $95 each and areĀ all inclusive.Ā Ā The incredible Danny Russo will be yourĀ chef for the evening and he will also do aĀ presentation on the preparation and significance of seafood in the Italian cuisine.

The event forms part of the Settimana della [more]
Lingua Italiana and the Sydney Morning Herald's Good Food Month.

Please click on this hyperlink for all of the details or call Co.As.It. on 9564 0744.
Thursday, 18 October 2007
ITALY ONLINEā„¢ WELCOMES FRACHT AUSTRALIA P/L IN PARTNERSHIP WITH ITALMONDO S.p.A.

Italy Onlineā„¢ is pleased to announce the addition of Fracht Australia Pty Ltd. Ā Fracht specializes in international logistics and project transportation and provides a full range of traditional freight forwarding services by sea, air and land. It has set up a strategic partnership with Italmondo S.p.A. which is also one of the worlds leading transport and logistics companies. This partnership [more]

allows Fracht Australia to provide effective and efficient service of importing from and exporting to Italy and all locations throughout the world.

Click on this hyperlink for more information on this transport and logistics company that prides itself in giving its customers total peace of mind. You may also find Fracht by going to the IOLĀ® Directory and looking up the 'Transport & Forwarding Agents' category.Ā 
Tuesday, 16 October 2007
ITALY ONLINEā„¢ ANNOUNCES FIRST BIRTHDAY PARTY

Italy Onlineā„¢ is celebratingĀ its FirstĀ Birthday by hosting La Dolce Vita on the Wharf Party while raising funds for Co.As.It. and their Dementia Specific Day Respite Centre.

Spaces are very limited so book NOW!

Who:Ā  Ā  The Italy Onlineā„¢ Community

What: Ā  La Dolce Vita on the Wharf Party

Where: Stella Design
Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā  Suite [more]

81, Lower Deck
Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā  9-21 Jones Bay Wharf
Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Pirrama Road, Pyrmont
Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā NSW 2009

When:Ā Ā  Saturday 10th November 2007
Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā  7:00pm till 10:00pm

Attire:Ā Ā Ā  Smart Casual

Cost:Ā Ā Ā Ā  $40.00 per person
Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā  Includes beverages, nibblies and a surprise!Ā 

You may book online through the IOLĀ® Shopping Cart by clicking on this link, via EFT payments or over the telephone on (02) 9560 0433.

A portion of ticket sales as well as all money collected on the night for prizes will be donated to Co.As.It. for their Dementia Specific Day Respite Centre in the Inner West.

We hope you will join us for what is set to be a fantastic evening!

A great big THANK YOU to our supporters and sponsors on the night: Amatoā€™s Liquor Mart, ART BC Jewellery, Barilla,Ā Buzy Bakehouse, CaffĆØ Musetti, Carina Florist, De Bortoli Wines,Ā DJ Stefano, Doltone House,Ā Ā Il Buco Restaurant, Italianicious, Lauretana, Moditalia, Pasticceria Papa, Portofino, Quattro Stelle, Stella Design andĀ Studio De Luca.

Metered parking is available on the street and in the promonotory Wilson Car Park or at nearby Star City Casino.

Here is some information on Co.As.It.:

Co.As.It. has been providing frail aged and dementia specific daycare groups across Sydney since the 1980's. These groups have provided an important means of socialisation and respite for the frail aged as well as increasing the quality of life of both participants and carers. It is well known that as culturally and linguistically diverse communities age/experience dementia, they tend to revert to their native language, decreasing the use of English. As our community continues to age, our waiting lists are growing and it is important for Co.As.It. to direct its support services appropriately - where there is the greatest need.Ā 

We seek the aid of the greater community in order to help us meet the changing needs of our ageing migrant community.
Monday, 15 October 2007
WORD OF THE WEEK No. 31
Italy Onlineā„¢ announces this week's PAROLA DELLA SETTIMANA. 'Scialare' which means to waste, to squander. Examples of how the word is used include: scialare soldi in vistiti to squander money in clothes; cā€™ ĆØ poco da scialare! we haven't got money to burn!
NEW CLASSES ADDED TO IOLĀ® SHOPPING CART

A variety of food related courses have just been added to the IOLĀ® Shopping Cart.Ā 

Italy Onlineā„¢ is pleased to announce that Studio De Luca in Leichhardt, NSW will again host educational and hands on classes that range from desserts to pastas for anyone who is interested in learning authentic ItalianĀ recipes.Ā  These classes are GREAT for a girls' night out, team building [more]

with your staff, to improve your skills in the kitchenĀ or just for the heck of it!Ā Ā 

Having trouble finding the 'perfect' Christmas gift???Ā  You can never go wrong with cooking classes.Ā  Studio De Luca appeals to groups of all ages and cooking abilities and tailors the classes accordingly.

For more information, please click on the 'IOL Shopping' button on the main title bar at the top of your screen or theĀ 'Go IOL Shopping' section on the left side of your screen.Ā  Navigate through the cart to Cooking Classes and Workshops and click your way through.Ā  The classes are listed by DATEĀ first so choose carefully and as always, if you need any assistance, please call Italy Onlineā„¢ at (02) 9560 0433.
Saturday, 13 October 2007
ITALIANICIOUS MAGAZINE JOINS ITALY ONLINEā„¢

Italy Onlineā„¢ would like to welcome Italianicious - Essence of ItalyĀ Magazine as a Gold Member in the Business Directory.Ā  If you love all things Italian, thenĀ Italianicious is the magazine for you!Ā  Each quarterly issue is packed with authentic regional recipes, wine reviews and features on Italian restaurants and chefs both in Italy and Australia.Ā  Their travel stories will take you to [more]

some of Italyā€™s undiscovered gems and theyā€™ll give you the localsā€™ guide to the major cities.Ā  Theyā€™ll also let you know about Italian food, wine and cultural events going on around Australia and Italy.

To learn more about Italianicous simply type in, 'Italianicious', in the IOLĀ® Directory Quick Search box in the top right hand corner of your screen to be taken straight to their page.Ā  ToĀ purchase a subscription to this fabulous magazineĀ for yourself or as a gift for someone else, simply click on the IOL Shopping button on the main title menuĀ bar and locate Subscriptions and then click on Magazines and then you will see Italianicious.Ā Ā Buon divertimento!Ā (Enjoy yourself!)
Monday, 8 October 2007
ITALIAN CHAMBER OF COMMERCE AND INDUSTRY-SYDNEY JOINS THE IOLĀ® DIRECTORY

Italy Onlineā„¢ would like to welcome the Italian Chamber of Commerce and Industry (Australia) Inc.Ā to the Italy Onlineā„¢Ā Business Directory.Ā Ā 
The ICCI-Sydney, is committed to promoting and extending business relations between Australia and Italy.Ā  To learn more about the ICCI-Sydney andĀ the wide range of services to members and non-members alike and how they canĀ assist in trade and [more]

investments between Australia and Italy, please visit their listing in the Italy Onlineā„¢ Business Directory by clicking on this hyperlink. These services may be personalised to suit your needs. You may also find the Chamber's listing by typing in ICCI-Sydney in Ā IOLā„¢ Directory Quick Search box at the top of the page.
ITALY ONLINEā„¢ FORUM SPAM

Dear Members of the Italy Onlineā„¢ Community,

It has come to our attention that a spammer has usedĀ the private message function through the 'Italian Forum' to send out a spam email to our members.
The email message that arrives in your inbox states that the message is info@italyonline.com.au with the subject: New Private Message has arrived‏. [more]

The body of the message is from: liyamusa. The subject line: From Miss Liya and Taku.
Obviously,Ā disregard this message and delete it. The spammer has been removed from the Italy Onlineā„¢ member community.
We apologise for the inconvenience. Grazie.
Sunday, 7 October 2007
ITALY ONLNEā„¢ WILL CELEBRATE OUR FIRST BIRTHDAY!!!
Italy Onlineā„¢ is turning one and we are planning an eventĀ  to celebrate our First Birthday and to raise funds for Co.As.It., Sydney.Ā  Please watch your Email for a Special Invitation which will be sent out very soon.Ā 

In the meantime,Ā please saveĀ Saturday 10th November 2007 in your diary for this event.

Mille grazie!
Saturday, 6 October 2007
WORD OF THE WEEK No. 30

Italy Onlineā„¢ announces this week's PAROLA DELLA SETTIMANA. 'Rubrica' which means thumb index, index book, (journalism) column. A few examples of how the word is used: rubrica degli indirizzi address book; tenere una rubrica in un giornale to have a column in a newspaper; rubrica di pettegolezzi gossip column; rubrica telefonica telephone (index) [more]

book.
Wednesday, 3 October 2007
TRAVELSCENE AT LAZE AWAY TRAVEL JOINS ITALY ONLINEā„¢
Italy Onlineā„¢ is pleased to announce that Travelscene at Laze Away TravelĀ has joined the IOLĀ® Directory as a Gold Listing.Ā With over thirty years of experience in the travel industry, Travelscene's aim is to supply you with the latest deals and news on travel within Australia as well as Overseas. Their service is personalised and their main priority is making sure that your travel arrangements [more]
are as enjoyable as possible. The customer and their needs are very important to Travelscene, and this is why they provide you with your OWN PERSONAL TRAVEL CONSULTANT from start to finish. Please type in 'Travelscene' in the IOL Directory Quick Search Box at the top of the page and click 'Go' or click on this link for more information.
Saturday, 29 September 2007
NEW FORUM TOPIC ADDED FOR PROFESSIONALS

The Diversional Therapy Association of NSW (DTA-NSW) recently led a workshop called, Providing Leisure Needs for Culturally and Linguistically Diverse (CALD) ClientsĀ  for professionals in the field of Aged Care.Ā  There were presentations on Transcultural Aged Care Services, Working with Jewish Clients, Doing it Dutch, The Chinese Experience [more]

and a follow-up interactive session at the conclusion of the day.Ā  Italy Onlineā„¢ had the pleasure of presenting, The Italian Way, which included information on Italian games, supplies, organisations andĀ  resources available to Diversional Therapists and RAOā€™s for Italians within Aged Care settings.Ā  From the discussions that were had, Italy Onlineā„¢ has now created a special discussion in the Italian Forum for professionals in the Aged Care industry and students of Diversional Therapy courses to ā€œchatā€ in.Ā  This is an opportunity to share ideas and resources with other professionals in the field and to communicate specifically about older Italians.Ā  Membership to the Italy Onlineā„¢ community is FREE but you need to become a Member and Log In to post in the Forum.Ā  If you have any questions, please email info@italyonline.com.au
WORD OF THE WEEK No. 29 (COMPETITION)
Italy Onlineā„¢s PAROLA DELLA SETTIMANA comes to you this week with a little competition attached. The word is 'Piaccio' which is theĀ first person singular present indicative of the verb 'piacere' which means pleasure, favour or like (be fond of). An example of the use of theĀ word 'piaccio' would be; Ti piaccio con i capelli lungi o corti? which translates to; Do you like me [more]
with long or short hair?
The competition attached with this week's word of the week is a guessing game. The first person to email the correct answer to info@italyonline.com.au to the following question will win a $50 spending spree voucher to the IOLĀ® Shopping Mercato: What is the name of the beautiful actress shown in the two photos attached? The winner's initials and town/suburbĀ along with the answer will be announced here in the 'Latest News' section.
Tuesday, 25 September 2007
NEW ITALIAN GOVT. TOURIST OFFICE WEBSITE
The Italian Government Tourist Office offers information and assistance to Australians and New Zealanders who want to plan the ideal trip, whether it involves a 24 hour day of non - stop sightseeing, shopping, tours and partying or simply relaxing in a hot natural spring in the countryside while a homemade meal accompanied by authentic local wines awaits you. We are equipped with knowledge [more]
of all of the best that Italy has to offer,informing both travellers and the tourism industry about the best aspects of ā€œil bel paeseā€. Come and visit us from Monday to Friday, 9am to 5pm (except public holidays). The website address is www.italiantourism.com.au/
Saturday, 22 September 2007
WORD OF THE WEEK No. 28
Italy Onlineā„¢ announces this week's PAROLA DELLA SETTIMANA. 'Affettati' which means cold cuts. This word is not to be confused with 'Affittati' which means leased (plural; i.e. more that one is leased). Affettati is the masculine plural past participle of the verb 'affettare' which means to cut or to slice.
Thursday, 20 September 2007
THE DANTE ALIGHIERI SOCIETY , SYDNEY - GALA EVENT
The Dante Alighieri Society under the auspices of The Consulate General of Italy in Sydney request the pleasure of your company at the Gala of the Year ā€œA Cena con Dante nell'Azzurro Paradisoā€ on Thursday, 25 October 2007
RSVP by Wednesday, 10 October 2007
See the 'Events Calendar' under the 'What's New' main title buttonĀ for more information.
Friday, 14 September 2007
DOWNLOAD BARILLA'S CELEBRITY PASTA COOKBOOK & RAISE $1 FOR THE CHILDREN'S FOOD EDUCATION FOUNDATION
Italy Onlineā„¢ is pleased to provide our Members and visitors to the website about Barilla's Celebrity Pasta Lovers' Cookbook. What an easy way to support the Children's Food Education Foundation. Please read below to learn more. Tanti Auguri, Barilla!

Hello friends of Barilla! To celebrate our 130th birthday, [more]
we are proud to launch the Barilla Celebrity Pasta Loversā€™ Cookbook to raise funds and awareness for the Childrenā€™s Food Education Foundation. Australian personalities from the areas of TV, food, music, sport and fashion have generously donated their favourite pasta recipes for this very worthy cause.

From 1 September 2007 Barilla will donate $1 for each person who downloads this cookbook, up to $20,000.

The Children's Food Education Foundation is an Australian charity established to promote an understanding of food, nutrition and healthy food choices by children and young people.

Their current focus is children in greatest need ā€“ those living with physical and mental illness, disability, addiction and those who are homeless, new mothers or in charge of buying and preparing food for others.

The team at Barilla hope that friends and families across Australia will enjoy these delicious recipes in a celebration of fantastic Italian food.

Please show your support by spreading the word to friends, family and colleagues.

Click on this hyperlink to download the cookbook in PDF format.

Buon Appetito !!
Monday, 10 September 2007
BOOK OF CONDOLENCES FOR MAESTRO LUCIANO PAVAROTTI HAS BEEN OPENED

Il Consolato Generale dā€™Italia, per commemorare il Maestro Luciano Pavarotti, informa che un registro di condoglianze sarĆ  aperto al pubblico fino a venerdƬ 14 settembre, dalle 9.00 alle 12.00 al Piano 45 Gateway, 1 Macquarie Place, Sydney.

The Consulate General of Italy wishes to inform you that, in commemoration of the Late Maestro Luciano Pavarotti, a Book of Condolences will be open [more]

for signature onĀ  Level 45 Gateway, 1 Macquarie Place, Sydney up to Friday, 14th September between 9 a.m. and 12 noon.

Saturday, 8 September 2007
REMINDER...ONLY A COUPLE OF DAYS LEFT FOR THE LATEST COMPETITION!!!

MARIA MACCHERONI AND LUIGI LINGUINE WANT TO REMIND ALL OF THE KIDS ABOUT THE, 'CREATE A NEW GELATO FLAVOUR COMPETITION' WHICH IS GOING ON RIGHT NOW!!!Ā  HURRY...TIME IS RUNNING OUT!Ā 

Italy Onlineā„¢ invites ALL children ages 3 to [more]

17 to participate in the CREATE A NEW FLAVOUR COMPETITION which is being held until 12th September 2007. Children can enter the contest either by sending their flavour idea via post to: Gelateria De Luca, 106 Norton Street, Leichhardt, NSW 2040 or via email to info@italyonline.com.au

The competition is being held in conjunction with the De Luca's 70th Celebration which commemorates 70 years of the De Luca family name making Gelato and Granita.

There will be THREE (3) winners chosen and their flavour ideas will be created by Master Craftsman, Luigi De Luca and served on the day of the De Luca's 70th Celebration, Tuesday 18 September 2007. FREE gelato will be given out from 4pm to 8pm on the day and YOUR flavour might be one of the winners!!!

HURRY...Entry is free and everyone is invited to participate. All childrenā€™s entries must contain their name, age and phone number. Winners will be notified by telephone. Their name and flavours will be posted on the Italy Online Kidsā€™ Page, Latest News and in the window at Gelateria De Luca on Norton Street, Leichhardt.
Thursday, 6 September 2007
WE MOURN THE LOSS OF LUCIANO PAVAROTTI

Today, we were all saddened at learning of the death of Luciano Pavarotti, at the young age of 71.Ā  Below, please find information on his life, where he grew up, his training and musical experiences, etc. Also see a short video of his performance of 'Nessun Dorma' at the Torino Winter Olympics in our IOLĀ® Interactive page.

Luciano Pavarotti (October 12, 1935 ā€“ September 6, 2007) was an [more]

Italian tenor and one of the most popular contemporary vocal performers in the world of opera and across multiple musical genres. Known for his televised concerts, and as one of the Three Tenors, Pavarotti was also noted for his award-winning charity work for raising money on behalf of refugees and the Red Cross.

Early life
Luciano Pavarotti was born on the outskirts of Modena in north-central Italy, the son of Fernando Pavarotti, a baker and singer, and Adele Venturi, a cigar factory worker.[1] Although he spoke fondly of his childhood, the family had little money; its four members were crowded into a two-room apartment. According to Pavarotti, his father had a fine tenor voice but rejected the possibility of a singing career because of nervousness. World War II forced the family out of the city in 1943. For the following year they rented a single room from a farmer in the neighboring countryside, where young Pavarotti developed an interest in farming.

Pavarotti's earliest musical influences were his father's recordings, most of them featuring the popular tenors of the day ā€” Beniamino Gigli, Giovanni Martinelli, Tito Schipa and Enrico Caruso. At around the age of nine he began singing with his father in a small local church choir. Also in his youth he had a few voice lessons with a Professor Dondi and his wife, but he ascribed little significance to them.

After what appears to have been a normal childhood with a typical interest in sports ā€” in Pavarotti's case soccer above all ā€” he graduated from the Schola Magistrale and faced the dilemma of a career choice. He was interested in pursuing a career as a professional soccer player, but his mother convinced him to train as a teacher. He subsequently taught in an elementary school for two years but finally allowed his interest in music to win out. Recognizing the risk involved, his father gave his consent only reluctantly, the agreement being that Pavarotti would be given free room and board until age 30, after which time, if he had not succeeded, he would earn a living by any means that he could.

Pavarotti began serious study in 1954 at the age of 19 with Arrigo Pola, a respected teacher and professional tenor in Modena who, aware of the family's indigence, offered to teach without remuneration. Not until commencing study with Pola was Pavarotti aware that he had perfect pitch. At about this time Pavarotti met Adua Veroni, whom he married in 1961. When Pola moved to Japan 2Ā½ years later, Pavarotti became a student of Ettore Campogalliani, who was also teaching Pavarotti's childhood friend, the now well-known soprano Mirella Freni. During his years of study Pavarotti held part-time jobs in order to help sustain himself ā€” first as an elementary school teacher and then, when he failed at that, as an insurance salesman.

The first six years of study resulted in nothing more tangible than a few recitals, all in small towns and all without pay. When a nodule developed on his vocal chords causing a 'disastrous' concert in Ferrara, he decided to give up singing. Pavarotti attributed his immediate improvement to the psychological release connected with this decision. Whatever the reason, the nodule not only disappeared but, as he related in his autobiography, 'Everything I had learned came together with my natural voice to make the sound I had been struggling so hard to achieve.'

CareerĀ  - 1960sā€“1970s
Pavarotti made his opera dĆ©but in the role of Rodolfo in La bohĆØme on April 29, 1961 in the town of Reggio Emilia. He made his American dĆ©but with the Greater Miami Opera in February, 1965 singing in Donizetti's Lucia di Lammermoor opposite Joan Sutherland on the stage of the Miami-Dade County Auditorium in Miami. The tenor scheduled to perform that night was ill and had no understudy. As Sutherland was traveling with him on tour, she recommended the young Pavarotti as he was well acquainted with the role.

Shortly after, on April 28, Pavarotti made his La Scala debut in La bohĆØme. After an extended Australian tour he returned to La Scala where he added Tebaldo from I Capuleti e i Montecchi to his repertoire on March 26, 1966, with Giacomo Aragall as Romeo. His first appearance as Tonio in Pagliacci took place at Covent Garden on June 2 of that year.

He scored another major triumph in Rome on November 20, 1969 when he sang I Lombardi opposite Renata Scotto. This was recorded on a private label and widely distributed, as were various takes of his I Capuleti e i Montecchi, usually with Aragall. Early commercial recordings included a recital of Donizetti and Verdi arias (the aria from Don Sebastiano was particularly highly regarded), as well as a complete L'elisir d'amore with Sutherland. His major breakthrough in the United States came on February 17, 1972, in a production of Donizetti's La fille du rĆ©giment at New York's Metropolitan Opera, in which he drove the crowd into a frenzy with his nine effortless high Cs in the signature aria. He achieved a record 17 curtain calls. From then on he began to make frequent television performances, such as in his role as Rodolfo (La bohĆØme) in the first Live From The Met telecast in March of 1977, which attracted one of the largest audiences ever for a televised opera. He won many Grammy awards and platinum and gold discs for his performances. In addition to the previously listed titles, his La favorita with Fiorenza Cossotto and his I puritani with Sutherland stand out.

He made his international recital dĆ©but at William Jewell College in Liberty, Missouri in 1973 as part of the collegeā€™s Fine Arts Program. Perspiring before the debut, he asked for a handkerchief and was given a white dinner napkin. The prop was a signature part of his act ever since.

1980sā€“1990s
At the beginning of the 1980s, he set up The Pavarotti International Voice Competition for young singers, performing with the winners in 1982 in excerpts of La bohĆØme and L'elisir d'amore. The second competition in 1986 staged excerpts of La bohĆØme and Un ballo in maschera. To celebrate the 25th anniversary of his career he brought the winners of the competition to Italy for gala performances of La bohĆØme in Modena and Genoa and then to China where they staged performances of La bohĆØme in Beijing. To conclude the visit, Pavarotti performed the first ever concert in the Great Hall of the People before 10,000 people, receiving a standing ovation for nine effortless high Cs. The third competition in 1989 again staged performances of L'elisir d'amore and Un ballo in maschera. The winners of the fifth competition accompanied Pavarotti in performances in Philadelphia in 1997.

Pavarotti's pivotal step in becoming an internationally known celebrity occurred in 1990 when his rendition of Giacomo Puccini's aria, 'Nessun Dorma' from Turandot, became the theme song of the BBC TV coverage of the 1990 FIFA World Cup in Italy. The aria achieved pop status and has, to date, remained his trademark song. This was followed by the hugely successful Three Tenors concert held on the eve of the World Cup final at the ancient Baths of Caracalla in Rome with fellow tenors PlƔcido Domingo and JosƩ Carreras and conductor Zubin Mehta, which became the biggest selling classical record of all time. Throughout the 1990s, Pavarotti appeared in many well-attended outdoor concerts, including his televised concert in London's Hyde Park which drew a record attendance of 150,000. In June 1993, more than 500,000 listeners gathered for his performance on the Great Lawn of New York's Central Park, while millions more around the world watched on television. The following September, in the shadow of the Eiffel Tower in Paris, he sang for an estimated crowd of 300,000. Following on from the original 1990 concert, Three Tenors concerts were held during the Football World Cups; in Los Angeles in 1994, in Paris in 1998, and in Yokohama in 2002.

On December 12, 1998 he became the first (and, so far, only) opera singer to perform on Saturday Night Live, singing alongside Vanessa L. Williams. He also sang with U2, in the band's 1995 song Miss Sarajevo.

In 1998, Pavarotti was presented with the Grammy Legend Award. Given only on special occasions, it has only been awarded 15 times since its first presentation in 1990 (as of 2007).

2000s
In 2002 Pavarotti split with his manager of 36 years Herbert Breslin. The breakup, which was acrimonious, was followed in 2004 with the publication of a book by Breslin entitled The King & I, seen by many as sensationalist and largely critical of the singer's acting (in opera), his ability to read music and learn parts, and of his personal conduct, although acknowledging their mutual success. In an interview in 2005 with Jeremy Paxman on the BBC, Pavarotti rejected the allegation that he could not read music, although acknowledging he sometimes had difficulty following orchestral parts.

He received Kennedy Center Honors in 2001 and currently holds two Guinness World Records: for receiving the most curtain calls ā€” at 165 ā€” and for the best selling classical album (this album is In Concert by The Three Tenors and is thus shared by fellow tenors, PlĆ”cido Domingo and JosĆ© Carreras).

In 2003 he released his final compilation, Ti Adoro, which has Pavarotti singing in more of a 'popera' style.

On 13 December 2003 he married his former personal assistant, Nicoletta Mantovani, with whom he already had a daughter, Alice.[5] He started his farewell tour in 2004, at the age of 69, performing one last time in old and new locations, after over four decades on the stage.

Pavarotti gave his last performance in an opera at the New York Metropolitan Opera on March 13, 2004 for which he received a 12-minute standing ovation for his role as the painter Mario Cavaradossi in Giacomo Puccini's Tosca. On December 1, 2004, he announced a 40-city farewell tour to be produced by Harvey Goldsmith.

On February 10, 2006, Pavarotti sang 'Nessun Dorma' at the 2006 Winter Olympics Opening Ceremony in Turin, Italy. The final act of the opening ceremony, his performance received the longest and loudest ovation of the night from the international crowd. See this video in our IOL Interactive page.

Shortly after he was diagnosed with pancreatic cancer.

Pavarotti died on September 6, 2007 at his home in Modena, Italy.

Film and television
Pavarotti's one venture into film, a romantic comedy called Yes, Giorgio (1982), was roundly panned by the critics. He can be seen to better advantage in Jean-Pierre Ponnelle's adaptation of Rigoletto for television, released that same year, or in his more than 20 live opera performances taped for television between 1978 and 1994, most of them with the Metropolitan Opera, and most available on DVD.

Health
March 2005, Pavarotti underwent neck surgery to repair two vertebrae. In June of the same year, he had to cancel a Three Tenors concert in Mexico due to laryngitis.

In early 2006, he had back surgery and contracted an infection while in the hospital, forcing cancellation of concerts in the U.S., Canada and the UK.

Final illness and death
Pavarotti was diagnosed with pancreatic cancer in July 2006 and required emergency surgery to remove the tumor. Shortly after surgery he was reported to be 'recovering well.' His remaining appearances for 2006 were canceled because of his ongoing cancer treatment; however, his management stated that it was anticipated that his farewell tour would resume in early 2007.[7]

On Thursday, August 9, 2007, he was hospitalized for observation in his hometown of Modena, in Northern Italy, hospital officials there said. Hospital spokesman Alberto Greco declined to give the reason the 71-year-old tenor was hospitalized, but local daily Il Resto del Carlino reported that it was pneumonia. Announcement of his 'imminent release' was made on August 15, 2007, but with no date cited. The report stated that he planned to return to recording his 'sacred songs' and teaching his young pupils. [8] On August 21, it was announced that he was being treated in the cancer ward, given tests related to his pancreatic cancer, and would not be released for another few days.[9]

On September 5, 2007, Italy's AGI news agency reported that Luciano Pavarotti's health had deteriorated and the 71-year-old singer was in a 'very serious condition'.[10] He was reported to be in and out of consciousness multiple times, suffering kidney failure.[11]

Luciano Pavarotti died in the early morning of September 6, 2007 at home surrounded by his wife and four daughters. In an email statement, his manager wrote, 'The Maestro fought a long, tough battle against the pancreatic cancer which eventually took his life. In fitting with the approach that characterized his life and work, he remained positive until finally succumbing to the last stages of his illness.'[12] In a text message to Reuters, Pavarotti's manager Terri Robson confirmed: 'Luciano Pavarotti died one hour ago'.[13]

Family
Pavarotti's mother, Adele Venturi Pavarotti, died in 2002, aged 86. His father, Fernando, died less than five months later, aged 89.

Pavarotti is survived by four daughters, three with first wife Adua and one with second wife Nicoletta Mantovani, who gave birth to Alice in January 2003. He has one granddaughter.

Humanitarian work
Pavarotti annually hosted the 'Pavarotti and Friends' charity concerts in his home town of Modena in Italy, joining with singers from all parts of the music industry to raise money for several worthy UN causes. Concerts were held for War Child, and victims of war and civil unrest in Bosnia, Guatemala, Kosovo and Iraq. After the war in Bosnia, he financed and established the Pavarotti Music Center in the southern city of Mostar to offer Bosnia's artists the opportunity to develop their skills. For these contributions, the city of Sarajevo named him an honorary citizen in 2006.[14]

He performed at benefit concerts to raise money for victims of tragedies such as an earthquake in December 1988 that killed 25,000 people in northern Armenia.[15]

He was a close friend of Diana, Princess of Wales. They raised money for the elimination of land mines worldwide. He was invited to sing at her funeral service, but declined, as he felt he could not sing well 'with his grief in his throat'.

In 1998, he was appointed the United Nation's Messenger of Peace, using his fame to raise awareness of UN issues, including the Millennium Development Goals, HIV/AIDS, child rights, urban slums and poverty.[16]

In 2001, Pavarotti received the Nansen Medal from the UN High Commission for Refugees for his efforts raising money on behalf of refugees worldwide. Through benefit concerts and volunteer work, he has raised more than US$1.5 million, more than any other individual.[17]

Other awards he received for charity work include the Freedom of London Award and The Red Cross Award for Services to Humanity, for his work in raising money for that organization, and the 1998 MusiCares Person Of The Year, given to humanitarian heroes by the National Academy of Recording Arts and Sciences. [18][19]

Notes and references
1. Luciano Pavarotti Biography (1935-)
2. A Brief History of Jewell. William Jewell College website. Retrieved on 2007-09-05.
3. Giacomini to Open Chicago Opera Season. New York Times (September 14, 1989). Retrieved on 2007-09-05.
4. Making Opera Pay, the Chicago Way. Time (February 7, 1994). Retrieved on 2007-09-05.
5. A second child did not survive, due to complications at the time of birth.
6. Pavarotti 'will return to stage'. BBC News Online (July 25, 2006). Retrieved on 2007-09-05.
7. Singer Luciano Pavarotti recovering from pancreatic cancer surgery. Fox News (July 7, 2006). Retrieved on 2007-09-05.
8. Pavarotti 'extends hospital stay'. BBC News Online (August 15, 2007). Retrieved on 2007-09-05.
9. Pavarotti has more cancer tests. BBC News Online (21 August 2007). Retrieved on 2007-08-21.
10.Opera legend Pavarotti 'worsens'. BBC News Online (September 5, 2007). Retrieved on 2007-09-05.
11.'Opera star Pavarotti unconscious: reports', ABC News (Australia), 2007-09-06. Retrieved on 2007-09-06.Ā 
12.Tenor Luciano Pavarotti dead at 71; retrieved on 2007-09-06
13.Pavarotti dead at 71: manager; retrieved on 2007-09-06
14.Sarajevo authorities name Pavarotti honorary citizen; retrieved on 2007-09-06
15.Italian tenor Pavarotti dies at age 71; retrieved on 2007-09-06
16.U.N. Press release; retrieved on 2007-09-06
17.United Nations: Honor for Tenor with Midas touch. New York Times (May 30, 2001). Retrieved on 2007-09-05.
18.Freedom of London for Pavarotti; retrieved on 2007-09-06
19.Pavarotti Is The Person; retrieved on 2007-09-06

*The information obtained in this story was taken from www.wikipedia.org

ITALY ONLINEā„¢ RELEASES AUGUST E-NEWSLETTER
And without further ado, the August 2007 E-Newsletter has been released.Ā  A few days later than usual but packed with great information and well worth the wait!

Please feel free to share the e-news with your family and friends.Ā  If you have any news that you would like us to share with our Members and users to the site or you have information regarding Italian events and activities throughout [more]
Australia, please email us at info@italyonline.com.au
Tuesday, 4 September 2007
WORD OF THE WEEK No. 27

Italy Onlineā„¢ announces this week's PAROLA DELLA SETTIMANA. 'Starnuto' which means Sneeze.Ā Click on the 'More' linkĀ below for all the various conjugations of the verb. Love the Italian language! WOW

A sneeze is a semi-autonomous, convulsive expulsion of air from the nose. This air can reach speeds of 300 mph. Sneezes spread disease by producing [more]

infectious droplets that are 0.5 to 5 Āµm in diameter. About 40,000 such droplets can be produced by a single sneeze.

Sneezing occurs when a particle (or sufficient particles) passes through the nasal hairs and reaches the nasal mucosa. This triggers the production of histamines, which reach the nerve cells in the nose, which then send a signal to the brain to initiate the sneeze. In certain individuals, sneezing can also be caused by exposure to bright light. This is called the photic sneeze reflex.

In recent years it has been shown that stifling or holding back sneezes can cause damage to the sinuses as well as the inner ear, this is due to the back flow of air pressure. The symptoms of this can include tinnitus, or reduced high frequency hearing, and in extreme cases, rupturing of the ear drum.
Saturday, 1 September 2007
WELCOME AMATOS LIQUOR MART
Italy Onlineā„¢ would like to welcome Amatos Liquor Mart to the IOLĀ® Directory as a Silver Member.

Amatos Liquor Mart is one of Sydney's leading places to find Italian wines and spirits and those hard to find bottles, too. They carry a variety of Italian Red Wines, White Wines, Asti & Grappa along with beers (over 200 beers to choose from!) and liqueurs as well. Amatos offers a range of [more]
services including weekly and fortnightly specials, in-store specials that are not advertised, in-store wine tastings on weekends, helpful advice on choosing products, glass hire, car service, competitive prices, gift with purchase on certain products, free parking for up to 18 cars, delivery service and locating those hard-to-find wines. Call or visit them soon.

From the outside of the store it looks small, but take a step into the store and you will be amazed at the variety, choices size and the friendly staff.
To locate Amatos Silver Listing in the Directory, simply type in 'Amatos' or 'liquor' to be taken straight to their information.
Tuesday, 28 August 2007
GELATO MACHINE AND MAGIK SUGARā„¢ WINNER!
Italy Onlineā„¢ is pleased to announce that M. Barlas of Strathfield NSW is the winner of the Nemox Harlequin Gelato Machine and Magik Sugarā„¢ competition. Congratulations and enjoy your homemade gelato. Don't forget that you may order these and many [more]
other wonderful Italian products in the IOL Shopping Mercato.
Monday, 27 August 2007
NEW BOOK ADDED TO THE IOL SHOPPING MERCATO AND SPECIAL ON SOPHIE DOLL
The IOL Shopping Mercato has just added a wonderful book by Pietro Demaio entitled 'Preserving The Italian Way'. This collection of preserving recipes is also an engaging mix of memories and anecdotes of childhood and travel. It oozes with a love and oneness with the rich and varied tapestry that is Italy today. Click on [more]
title='Preserving The Italian Way' target='_blank' href='http://www.italyonline.com.au/shopping-product.html?categoryID=3&subID=9&productID=246'>this link for more information on this beautiful book.

Italy Onlineā„¢ is currently offering the new Sophie Doll at $10 off the recommended retail price. Sophie is regularly $69.95. We are selling her for $59.95 for a limited time. Click on this link for more information on the doll that speaks English and Italian.

Don't forget all of the other great Italian products in the IOL Shopping Mercato. Click on IOL Shopping in the main title menu. Remember you must be signed up and logged in as a 'Purchasing Member' to buy product from IOL Shopping. Membership is FREE.
Wednesday, 22 August 2007
CIRA ANNOUNCES 'GUSTO 2007'

Gusto - An Exploration of Italian Regions
Sunday 26 August at Sydney Fish Market, Bank Street, Pyrmont
Australia has sometimes been described as Italyā€™s 21st region. Since the arrival of half a million Italians between the 1940s and 1980s, our national dish has become ā€˜spaghetti Bologneseā€™ and our national drink, cappuccino. But in adapting to the ingredients and tastes of a new continent, [more]

have the people who serve Italian food wandered too far from the source? This question will be explored at the 3rd annual Gusto, an Exploration of Italian Regions, an all-day event, featuring cooking demonstrations, wine tastings, ā€˜casalingaā€™ sessions teaching you how to create classic Italian foods in your own home, kidsā€™ cooking classes and exhibitions and tastings from some of Sydneyā€™s leading Italian chefs, producers, provedores and importers. There will be 5 cooking demonstrations, 4 wine tasting workshops and 4 ā€˜casalingaā€™ sessions at $45/session or $135 for a one-day pass including 4 sessions and parking at Sydney Fish Market.
La Sala degli Assaggi (The Tasting Room) will be open from 11am-3.30pm with tastings of risotto, polenta, Italian cold cuts (salami, mozzarella, prosciuttoā€¦), antipasto, seafood, gnocchi, testaroli and dolci prepared by restaurants and provedores including AC Butchery, Beppiā€™s, Fratelli Paradiso, Frati Restaurant, Lucioā€™s, Lario International and Kirks. Entry to La Sala degli Assaggi is by way of tasting tickets available on the day (each $20 book contains 10 tickets). In L'esposizione Culinaria youā€™ll also be able to use your tasting tickets to sample the wares of leading provedores of Italian goods such as Barilla Pasta, Fratelli Fresh and Simon Johnson, while Sanpellegrino and Vittoria Coffee will be providing liquid refreshments.
The event will reach a grand finale on the evening of Monday 27 August with a formal 5-course dinner at Doltone House in Pyrmont, prepared by CIRA chefs including Armando Percuoco & Massimo Bianchi (Buon Ricordo), Danny Russo, Logan Campbell (Lucioā€™s), Giovanni Pilu (Pilu at Freshwater), James Kidman (Otto) and George Pompei (Pompeiā€™s).

For more information click on the following links:

Gusto

Delizie D'Inverno
QUITLINE ITALIANA IS OFFICIALLY LAUNCHED!

Italy Onlineā„¢ was present for the official launch of the Quitline Italiana at Co.As.It. on Norton Street in Leichhardt, NSW on Wednesday morning.Ā 

Minister Assisting the Minister for Health (Cancer) Verity Firth today officially launched Australia's first Italian language Quitline Service.Ā  Ms. Firth said the NSW Government's Quitline service took a record 57,000 calls year from smokers [more]

wanting to quit.

'Quitline is all about making it easier to kick the habit,' said Ms. Firth.



'However experience and commonsense tells us that smokers are less likely to quit when there is a language barrier between them and the advice to the State's large Italian community.

'Smokers who would like to seek advice on how to quit from an Italian speaking advisor should call 1 300 78 48 61.

The NSW Health Survery reveals that 18.1% of Italian-born men and 17.3% of Italian-born women are smokers.

'I would also like to acknowledge and personally thank the management and staff of Co.As.It. for their efforts and support.Ā  Without them the Italian Quitline would not have become a reality,' said Ms. Firth.

The Italian Quitline was a collaborative initiative involving Co.As.It., the Multicultural Health Communication Service, Quitline NSW and the Cancer Institute of NSW.



The Italian Quitline is the second multilingual service to be funded by the NSW Government, with an Arabic service already up and running.Ā  An answering machine service is also supporting other languages such as Mandarin, Cantonese, Vietnamese, Greek, Korean and Spanish.

The key achievements of the NSW LaborĀ Government's decade long quit-smoking campaign include:

*Calls to the Quitline have more than doubled since 2004 to over 57,000;
*Between 2005 and 2006 the NSW smoking rate fell by 2.4 percentage points - the largest ever one year drop;
*An estimated 150,000 smokers have quit in the last three years, saving the State's economy between $1 and $2.5 billion over the next two decades.

'While the investment we are making is working, tobacco unfortunately remains the largest cause of preventable death and disease in NSW, responsible for more than 6,600 deaths each year as well as about 150 public hospital admissions every day,' said Ms. Firth.

'And if those statistics aren't enought, lifetime smokers should consider this fact: one in two will die from their habit, with a third of those deaths occurring in middle age!'

The NSW Government is committed to making further inroads into the State's smoking rate, with annual target reductions of 1 percentage point until 2010.

NSW Multicultural Health Communication Service is featured as a GoldĀ Listing within the IOLĀ® Directory.Ā  To learn more about their work and the services that they provide, please click on this link to be taken straight to their listing.
Thursday, 16 August 2007
ALFA ROMEO - FA DA BATTISTRADA... (LEADS THE WAY...) IN THE ITALIAN CONNECTION RALLY
Both Interest & registrations for The Italian Connection Rally are building at a rapid rate, with everything from Ferraris to Fiats, Moto Guzzis & Ducatis already on board for the trip. Thanks to the excitement that the ultimate combination of Italian style & machinery generates, The Italian Connection Rally has been complimented by one of the ultimate endorsements. Alfa Romeo Australia are providing [more]
the official pace car to lead the Italian Connection Rally,supplying a modern example of what is assured to become a future classic, in the shape of the beautiful Brera V6.

The Brera has redefined automotive boundaries; from stealing the show as a concept car,to offering an Italian exotic experience at an accessible price, with seating for four.Penned by Giorgio Giugiaro, the Alfa Brera is a 2 + 2 coupe. It is the quintessential Italian sports car, a champion of styling and technological refinement that combines uncompromising performance with the comfort of a luxury saloon.www.alfaromeo.com.au for more info
At 11.00 am on October 5th 2007 this landmark event will commence on Sydney's Norton Street in Leichhardt, finishing on Lygon St, Melbourne on the 7th.



Norton street will also be decorated with a broad cross section of Italian motoring excellence,from the latest Ferrari through to classic Fiats, Ducatis, Alfa Romeos and more, combining to provide a visual spectacular. For the first time Australiaā€™s most famous little Italyā€™s, Norton & Lygon Streets will be linked, with the course also weaving it's way through traditional Italian communities in Tumut & Myrtleford, via the Snowy Mountains, with associated celebrations in all locations. To register to be one of the 60 vehicles that will enjoy the well chosen scenic journey + it's associated charitable occasions, or obtain more details about the annual event to showcase Italian technological brilliance in it's most popular form, visit www.italianconnectionrally.com.au
Saturday, 11 August 2007
ITALY ONLINEā„¢ WELCOMES BEPPI'S RISTORANTE
Beppi Polese is considered the patriarch of Italian restaurants in Sydney and Beppi's Ristorante an institution.Ā  The restaurant was established in 1956 by Beppi and his wife Norma and is still owned and run by the family.Ā  Beppi's Ristorante is regarded as one of the most welcoming and hospitable Italian restaurants in Sydney with an unmatched tradition of providing exceptional food and service [more]
to four generations of Sydney diners.

Beppis restaurant has five separate dining areas, which can accommodate parties from four up to forty-six people. The cellar area has two rooms which are able to be used in complete privacy. One accommodates up to six people and the other up to nine. The cellar also has an open space, which will seat groups of people from two up to twenty eight. The entire Cellar area will accommodate up to forty six people at any one time.

Beppi's has a warm and welcoming atmosphere with a cellar room (See photo below) at the back of the restaurant, which has walls, lined by vintage wines. This cellar houses one of the most extensive collections of Australian vintage wines, some dating back to the 1950s.

Cellar Room

To learn more about Beppi's Ristorante type in Beppi in the IOL Directory Quick search box at the top of the page and click 'Go'.

Don't forget to visit Mezzaluna Restaurant which is also owned and run by the Polese family.
MEZZALUNA RESTAURANT JOINS THE ITALY ONLINEā„¢ DIRECTORY
Italy Onlineā„¢ is pleased to announce that Mezzaluna Restaurant has joined the IOLĀ® Directory. This restaurant features Italian cuisine with a contemporary influence.

Mezzaluna also carries with it a wonderful history. In 1956, Beppi and Norma Polese opened a restaurant called Beppi's on Yurong St in East Sydney, catering to traditional Italian food lovers. Beppi's just celebrated 50 years [more]
of business in 2006 and continues to be a favourite of many locals and visitors alike.

Beppi, Norma and their son, Marc are behind Mezzaluna, which means you get the best of both worlds: traditional service and attention and food with a contemporary flair.

Besides the innovative Italian cuisine, Mezzzaluna is best known for its spectacular view. (Dining at sunset is an experience you do not want to miss!)

Mezzaluna Views

The views from the restaurant are amazing and provide our guests with perhaps the best views of Sydney's city skyline of any restaurant outside the centre of the city.

To learn more about this beautiful restaurant, type Mezzaluna in the IOL Directory Quick Search box at the top of the page and click 'Go'.
Wednesday, 1 August 2007
ITALY ONLINEā„¢ WELCOMES NSW MULTICULTURAL HEALTH COMMUNICATION SERVICE


Italy Onlineā„¢ would like to welcome NSW Multicultural Health Communication Service (MHCS)Ā to the IOLĀ® Directory as a Gold Listing.Ā  Their latest health campaign focuses on a Quitline which has Italian speaking operators available to answer your questions and assist you in quitting smoking.

Vuoi veramente smettere

di fumare?
Ā 
Parliamo la tua lingua...

Il [more]

nuovo servizio Quitline per i fumatori italiani ĆØ ora disponibile chiamando.Ā Ā  1 300 784 861

Information and communication, together with professionalism and quality are the words that sum up the work of theĀ the dedicated teamĀ at Multicultural Health Communication Service.Ā  Besides producing translated health resources, they are continuously developing their capability to communicate effectively with culturally and linguistically diverse (CALD) communities.

To learn more aboutĀ Multicultural Health Communication Service, please visit the IOLĀ® Directory.Ā  You can simply type in, 'Quit', to learn more about this fantasticĀ campaign aimed specifically at the Italian community and all of the services thatĀ MHCS offers.
Thursday, 5 July 2007
BEL PAESE RISTORANTE ITALIANO JOINS ITALY ONLINEā„¢
Italy Onlineā„¢ is pleased to announce that Bel Paese has joined the IOLĀ® Directory as a Gold Listing.ļæ½ This restaurant in North Sydney is positioned away from busy street fronts and surrounded by established gardens, Bel Paese, on the ground floor of the People Telecom building at 76 Berry Street, is an oasis of calm, elegant dining.

Described as North Sydneyā€™s best kept secret, the 120-seat [more]
restaurant offers modern Italian food served with lashings of traditional Italian hospitality.

During the week, Bel Paese offers the business community and local residents an ambient venue, quality food and service and an intelligently selected wine and spirit selection from the bar.

On the weekends, Bel Paese utilises the covered and uncovered gardens which offer a unique setting for cocktail parties, weddings and private and corporate functions.

Owners Giuseppe (Pino) andļæ½Christine Russoļæ½recently celebrated 17 years operating Bel Paese in North Sydney.ļæ½ Their beautiful restaurant, excellent menu options and terrific staff make Bel Paese a place you will return to again and again.ļæ½

For more information, simply type in 'Bel Paese' in the IOLĀ® Directory Quick Search Box in the upper right hand corner of the page.ļæ½ You will be taken straight to their Gold Listing where you can view photos of the restaurant, the map of their location andļæ½learn more about their menu.
Just click on Bel Paese on the gold bar to expand their page.
Saturday, 30 June 2007
HEY KIDS! DOWNLOAD AND COLOUR A MAP OF ITALY
Ciao Bambini! Maria Maccheroni and Luigi Linguine would like you to click over to the Kids' Page, download the map of Italy, colour, learn and have fun.
Just click on the Kids' Page link on the main title bar. Divertitevi
Saturday, 23 June 2007
SBS RADIO INTERVIEW ON ITALY ONLINEā„¢S WORKSHOP 'PROGRAMMING FOR OLDER ITALIANS'

The following interview was recently recorded by SBS Radio's Cesare Popoli at the University of Sydney with Sandra Pitronaci and Stephanie Spadotto.
Cesare was asking Sandra and Stephanie about the workshop that was organised by Italy Onlineā„¢ entitled 'Programming for Older [more]

Italians'. Co.As.It., the Diversional Therapy Association of NSW and others were very supportive and participated in the workshop. We thank you all for what turned out to be a very successful day. The interview is in English and Italian. Please click on this link to hear the interview.

 
   
   
   
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