Italy on Wednesday placed a second government minister under police protection amid fears that officials could become the target of physical violence as social tensions rise over the handling of the coronavirus pandemic.

Archaeologists have discovered a perfectly preserved Roman mosaic floor under a vineyard near Verona, northern Italy, after nearly a century of searching.

The European Commission on Wednesday unveiled a €750 billion aid package to help the EU recover from the fallout of the coronavirus pandemic.

Victorians should continue working from home for at least June to avoid packed public transport and the risk of a second wave of coronavirus infections once restrictions are eased on Monday, Premier Daniel Andrews has announced.

Investigators are piecing together what prompted a “distressed” man to approach and threaten a group of police officers with a knife before he was shot in the chest and killed in front of motorists on a Melbourne freeway on Thursday morning.

More restrictions have been added to the list of those to be eased on June 1 in NSW, Premier Gladys Berejiklian announced on Thursday evening.

Italian tenor Andrea Bocelli has revealed that he and “certain members” of his family had contracted coronavirus, but had fully recovered from the illness by the end of March.

With the European summer just around the corner, one Italian swimwear designer has come up with a creative solution to keep the spirit of the season alive while staying safe during the coronavirus pandemic: the latest take on a “trikini”.

The 2020 edition of the Turin International Book Fair, one of the most important publishing events in the world, attracted almost 5 million visitors despite having gone virtual due to the coronavirus pandemic.

Italy’s most famous horserace, the Palio di Siena, has been cancelled due to the coronavirus pandemic.

Are you running out of things to keep you busy during isolation? Check out these interesting facts about Italy and share them with your friends during your next virtual catch up.

Rome celebrates its 2773rd birthday today ... but not how the Eternal City usually marks the occasion.

Every year on March 21, sweet-tooths around the world celebrate Tiramisù Day in honour of one of Italy’s most famous desserts.

The first ever Aboriginal musical – Jimmy Chi’s ‘Bran Nue Dae’ – is returning to Perth this month, 30 years after its debut.

More than 23 million items seized, 171 million “illegal” goods removed from the market, 31,000 inspections and 20,000 complaints and arrests for violations of food safety laws.

According to the latest UNESCO estimates, over 1.5 billion students in more than 150 countries have been affected by the forced closure of schools due to the coronavirus pandemic.

We chat with Emily Maher, a 25-year-old psychologist who has worked at CO.AS.IT. Sydney for two years now.

The effects of the coronavirus pandemic have hit many businesses, companies and social organisations hard, and some Italian clubs in Melbourne are struggling to stay afloat.

Photos from the collection of the CO.AS.IT. Italian Historical Society (IHS).

With more Victorians staying home than ever amid the coronavirus pandemic, people are being urged to seek help if they, or someone they know, are experiencing family violence.

Italy’s top-flight Serie A soccer league has been given the green light to restart on June 20 after the season was stopped due to the coronavirus pandemic, Sports Minister Vincenzo Spadafora announced on Thursday.

A-League players are demanding certainty over their futures in the competition, with more than 100 contracts set to expire at the end of the week.

The AFL season will resume with back-to-back blockbusters, following interruptions due to the coronavirus pandemic, the league announced this morning.

Troppi errori, ma nessun dubbio sulla ricostruzione: l’attivo di bilancio non è più una priorità.

Scott Morrison e Anthony Albanese già con lo sguardo rivolto alle sfide del 2020.

Scott Morrison dovrà riuscire a trovare una posizione di equilibrio nelle complesse relazioni con Usa e Cina.

Film lovers rejoice! Casula Powerhouse Arts Centre (CPAC) in collaboration with the Istituto Italiano di Cultura Sydney has announced the return of their FREE monthly Italian Film Series. The first two screenings kick off the series by celebrating 100 years of legendary director Frederico Fell...

Australia’s premier international film festival returns this year – virtually. Welcome to the 67th Sydney Film Festival: Virtual Edition and Awards. Be the first to see world premieres of compelling true stories from some of Australia’s most exciting documentary filmmakers, a program of shorts...

Quite probably the largest street festival in Australia, the Norton Street Italian Festa is a wonderful celebration of all things Italian held in the heart of Little Italy, with more than 100,000 people attending each year. The festival features carnival rides, jumping castles, animal farms, face...

The Academia della Cucina Italiana released an official recipe for this spaghetti alla bolognese... using tuna, not ragù. According to the academy, the true traditional recipe from Bologna features spaghetti, tuna and tomato.

The official recipe for ragù isn’t simple, but it’s worth trying it for a taste of the end result: a rich and mouth-watering meat sauce. The sauce is traditionally served with tagliatelle, but you can also use it to make lasagne.

A fresh take on an Italian classic.