Mr Gaetano Mura
The Italian sailor Gaetano Mura on a solo round the globe world record attempt was forced to make an emergency stop in Fremantle for repairs on his Class40 vessel “Italia”. Gaetano Mura spent 65 days alone at sea across the Atlantic Ocean, Cape of Good Hope and the Indian Ocean. It remains unclear whether Mr […]
Read moreITALIAN CONSULATE CHRISTMAS APPEAL
Christmas is a time for giving, sharing and caring. This year the Consulate of Italy launches the Italian Consulate Christmas Appeal, supporting the charitable organization Mission Australia in making this Christmas a better and brighter one for people without food, finances, family or a place to call home. This includes children, adults and families. We […]
Read moreItalian Scientists Down Under Conference (Perth, 4 November 2016)
The fifth “Italian Scientists down under” Conference took place in Perth on 4 November 2016, organized by the Italian Embassy in Canberra with the contribution of the Italian Consulate in Perth. As the Pietro Baracchi Conference on Radio Astronomy its aim was to highlight the important contribution given by scientific research on the one hand […]
Read moreWorld of Food Festival (Perth CBD, 13 November 2016)
The World of Food Festival will be held this Sunday 13 November 2016 from 11:00am until 3:00pm in the beautiful gardens of Government House located on St George’s Terrace. The event will offer great food from over 29 countries of which Italy is one. Italy will be represented by “La Pizzeria Mobile” with an exquisite […]
Read morePietro Baracchi Conference (Perth, 1-4 November 2016)
The Pietro Baracchi conference on radio astronomy organised by the Embassy of Italy in Canberra, SKA Australia, CSIRO, ICRAR, Curtin University and INAF opened in Perth yesterday. This conference aims to in one way expand the scope of the existing collaboration by exploring new opportunities and enhancing the development of radio astronomic cooperation between Italy […]
Read moreAn Italian Dinner at the Opera
On the occasion of the first International Week of the Italian Cuisine (21-27 November), the Consulate of Italy and West Australian Opera are glad to present an evening of operatic flavours paired with the Italian cuisine. The participants will savour Italian finger food and enjoy an enchanting evening with West Australian Opera. For more information […]
Read moreProf. Lino Pertile “Dante at Auschwitz: the role of poetry in our world”
On the occasion of the 16th World Italian Language Week, we announce with pride the public lecture which will be held by Prof. Lino Pertile at the University of Western Australia (19 October 2016, 5-6pm, Austin Lecture Theatre, Arts Building). Professor Lino Pertile is Harvard College Professor and Carl A. Pescosolido Professor of Romance Languages […]
Read moreEARTHQUAKE IN CENTRAL ITALY: OFFICIAL FUND COLLECTION CHANNELS IN ITALY
In order to effectively funnel the many spontaneous manifestations of solidarity by communities and associations of Italians residing abroad in support of the populations recently struck by the earthquake in Central Italy, the Italian Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation wishes to advise that donations can be paid through the following official collection channels: REGION […]
Read moreTELSTRA OFFERS CUSTOMERS FREE CALLS TO ITALY IN THE WAKE OF THE EARTHQUAKE
To help Telstra customers check on friends and relatives affected by the earthquake, Telstra is offering free standard voice calls and texts made from personal post-paid mobiles and fixed lines to Italy from 12.01am AEST on 25 August until 11.59pm AEST on 1 September 2016. For personal pre-paid customers, Telstra is offering a refund of […]
Read moreCIVIL UNIONS
In accordance to Law n. 76 of May 20th 2016 and its related regulations (DPCM n. 144 of July 23rd 2016), it is possible for same-sex couples to establish civil unions overseas. In accordance with the above Law, same sex couples residing in Western Australia can lodge a request to our Consulate to establish a […]
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