From Scorsese to Rossellini, artists seek to save Rome cinemas

Published 10 months, 3 weeks ago

Many renowned directors and actors have signed an appeal urging President Sergio Mattarella and Giorgia Meloni to prevent shut down movie theatres in Rome and beyond from being converted into malls.

Italian News / Livorno family named Righteous Among Nations for hiding Jews in WWII

A family of former sharecroppers in the coastal Tuscan city of Livorno was named Righteous Among the Nations Thursday for hiding persecuted Jews on their farm during the Second World War.

Italian News / Funerals held for Italian victims of Swiss bar fire

The funerals of the Italian teenagers who were among 40 killed in the New Year’s Eve bar fire at the Swiss ski resort of Crans-Montana were held on Wednesday.

Sport / Roma set to sign Raspadori

AS Roma are set to bag Italy striker Giacomo Raspadori from Atletico Madrid, the club he joined from Serie A champs Napoli last year, Giallorossi sources said Thursday.

Community / Australia / Lunch of recognition for members of the Sardinian Cultural Association

The Sardinian Cultural Association (SCA) closed out 2025 on a positive and cheerful note, hosting a free appreciation lunch for its members last December at its headquarters in the historic former convent of the Assisi Centre in Rosanna.

Community / Australia / Paolo D’Avanzo is bringing a new perspective of the universe

When we look up at the sky, the celestial vault appears still, silent, almost serene. Yet behind this apparent calm, the universe hides a far more violent and luminous side: a kind of cosmic fireworks display, where stars collide or explode, relea...

Sport / Lucky Milan get a point against Genoa

AC Milan extended their unbeaten Serie A run at the San Siro but were forced to settle for a 1–1 draw with Genoa in a match that swung wildly until the closing moments.

Sport / Late goal rescues point for Cagliari at Cremonese

In a lively and unpredictable mid-season battle at the Stadio Giovanni Zini this morning, Cremonese were held to a 2–2 draw by fellow strugglers Cagliari in a match packed with early goals and end-to-end action.

Arts & Culture / Maria Teresa Leva makes Opera House debut

For Maria Teresa Leva, one of the most highly regarded sopranos of her generation, her debut at the Sydney Opera House carries a deep symbolic weight as she appears as Liù, one of the most tender and human characters in Puccini’s repertoire.

Community / Australia / The Bellini Band convenes for its 54th general meeting

On December 18, musicians and members of the executive committee of the Banda Bellini gathered in the new parish hall of St Matthew’s in North Fawkner.

Community / Australia / Christmas lunch organised by Ladies Bocce and Marconi Choir

At the end of last year, the Ladies Bocce Section of Club Marconi and the Marconi Choir came together for a wonderful initiative, choosing to celebrate the traditional Christmas Lunch jointly.

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