Visit to Mackay (17-19 May 2019)
Consul Napolitano took part in the third edition of the Jayco Mackay Street Party, organized by the Mackay and District Italian Association Incorporated on Saturday 18 April, which this year saw the participation of around 5 thousand people. During the mission the Consul had the opportunity to meet with the Mayor Greg Williamson and other […]
Read moreInauguration of the new offices of the Consulate of Italy in Brisbane
The Italian community and the users of the Consulate of Italy in Brisbane for Queensland and the Northern Territory can already count on new, more functional and safer spaces. Minister of Education and Industrial Relations of Queensland, Hon. Grace Grace, Italian citizen, Deputy Mayor of the City of Brisbane, Cr. Krista Adams, Chief Magistrate His […]
Read moreMore than thirty thousand people attended the Darwin Italian Festival, Northern Territory, Australia
More than thirty thousand people attended the fourth edition of the Darwin Italian Festival, which took place on 11th May at Civic Park of Darwin in the Northern Territory, Australia. Throughout the day, the attendees enjoyed the vast gastronomic offer of traditional Italian dishes, cultural events, musical shows and artistic performances, including the spectacular San […]
Read moreMeeting with Lord Mayor Graham Quirk and Lord Mayor Elect Adrian Schrinner
The Consul of Italy in Brisbane, Mr. Salvatore Napolitano, today was received by the Brisbane Lord Mayor, Graham Quirk together with the Lord Mayor elect, Adrian Schrinner, who will start his tenure on Monday, April 8th. Consul Napolitano joined the many positive comments that were publicly addressed in the last days to Lord Mayor Quirk […]
Read moreLaunch of the 25th edition of the Studitalia Prize
The 25th edition of the Studitalia Prize was launched yesterday in Brisbane, an initiative born in 1994 to award the most motivated students of Italian in Queensland, Australia. The Award is reserved for students of Australian citizenship attending Year 12 and consists of a 4-week stay at a school in Italy. Last year, seven Australian […]
Read moreMeeting with the Minister for Multicultural Affairs, Hon. Stirling Hinchliffe
Consul Napolitano met today at William Street n.1 with the Minister for Local Government, Racing and Multicultural Affairs, Hon. Stirling Hinchliffe. Minister Hinchliffe and Consul Napolitano emphasized that multiculturalism is a very effective instrument of integration as well as an antidote to exclusion and violence. Minister Hinchliffe underlined the contribution of the Italian community to […]
Read moreCommunity introduction for Consul Napolitano
On Wednesday 27 February, the Consul of Italy in Brisbane Salvatore Napolitano attended a community introduction. The event was organized and promoted by the President of the Comites for Queensland and the Northern Territory, Mariangela Stagnitti, and hosted by the President of the ANFE (“National Association of Emigrant Families”), Maria Maruca. Consul Napolitano said he […]
Read morePresentation of the Consul at the Italian Queensland Chamber of Commerce
On Tuesday, February 26th, Consul Napolitano attended an introduction lunch to the Italian business community of Brisbane and Queensland organized by the Italian Chamber of Commerce and Industry in Queensland. President Comm. Santo Santoro welcomed the Consul on behalf of the members of the Chamber and carried out an interview on the expectations and objectives […]
Read moreMeeting of the Consul with the Minister of Education and Industrial Relations Hon. Grace Grace
Consul Napolitano met today with the Minister of Education and Industrial Relations of Queensland, Hon. Grace Grace, an Italian citizen. Minister Grace Grace gave her personal welcome to the Consul, declaring to be proud of her origins (her family is from Castiglione di Sicilia) and to enthusiastically participate in the life of the Italian community […]
Read more“Vivere all’italiana… a modo tuo!” Ministry of Foreign Affairs video contest in collaboration with “Zooppa.com”
As part of its activities to promote the “Country-Wide System,” the Italian Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation, in collaboration with the digital platform “Zooppa.com,” has opened a competition, “Vivere all’italiana… a modo tuo!” for creative young Italians and foreigners. Participants in the competition are invited to make short videos that take an innovative, […]
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