Over 44 years at this newspaper, Domenico helped keep compatriots informed about Italian life and supported their integration into the broader community by providing information that, at the time, was not available from other sources. His perspective was highly valued, grounded in decades of experience.

For many years, Morizzi embodied the spirit of La Fiamma, sharing most of his life with the newspaper and witnessing the evolution of our community.

Thanks to his extensive experience and professionalism, colleagues regularly turned to him for guidance. He taught many of them not only the craft of journalism, but also the technical skills of page layout and production.

Born in Oppido Mamertina, in Reggio Calabria, on May 29, 1933, Domenico was the eldest of six children of Carmelo Morizzi and Immacolata Corsaro.

He completed primary and middle school in his hometown before attending the Ginnasio and Liceo in Palmi, where he earned his Maturità Classica diploma in 1954.

In January 1956, he emigrated with his family to Australia, working for two years in a glasses factory in Newtown.

He joined La Fiamma on April 1, 1958, hired by then-editor Evasio Costanzo after just two years in Australia.

Initially working as a journalist in collaboration with deputy editor Davino Zadro, he covered local news before becoming a staff editor responsible for page layout and production. He also stepped in for colleagues in politics and sport during their absences.

With the arrival of new ownership in 1978, he became head of production, continually learning and teaching the techniques of an art and technology constantly evolving.

After 11 years at La Fiamma and 13 years in Australia, he travelled back to Italy for a holiday during which, in his hometown, he met Letizia.

They became engaged and married before returning to Sydney. It was a happy marriage, blessed with the birth of two children: Carmelo, now well established in his career, and Tina, a university graduate married with two children of her own.

Never one to seek the spotlight, Domenico carried out his work quietly, content to help those who turned to him. He had a natural ability to build warm and friendly relationships—with readers, long-standing colleagues and younger staff members alike.

Among his proudest memories were the major campaigns championed by the newspaper, many of them promoted alongside colleague Giulio Montagna. Chief among these was the fight for the transferability of the Australian pension for Italian migrants returning to Italy.

Above all, however, Domenico’s defining quality was his loyalty to La Fiamma—a commitment personally acknowledged by general manager Ubaldo Larobina on the day of his retirement. This gratitude is shared by the Italian community, which he served with dedication through the newspaper.

His contributions were also recognised by the Australian government, which awarded him the Medal of the Order of Australia (OAM) in 1982 for his outstanding professional dedication in the field of information and for his service to both the Italian and Australian communities through La Fiamma.

In 1988, he earned a Diploma of Translator and Interpreter (Level III) from the University of NSW. In 2003, the Municipality of Oppido Mamertina awarded him the Premium Mamertion in recognition of the honour he brought to his hometown abroad.

Domenico Morizzi was a creative and determined spirit, passionate by nature, always courteous and gifted with a natural ability to work alongside the newspaper’s composition staff, helping them overcome the challenges that arose with every edition.