La Partenza:
Voyage to a new Beginning

La Partenza: Voyage to a New Beginning is the inaugural journal of the Italian Historical Society of South Australia Inc., celebrating the stories, history, and legacy of Italian migration to South Australia. Blending research, personal family accounts, and cultural reflection, it honours the resilience, identity, and enduring contributions of the Italian community to South Australian life.

Radio Paesani
The Beginning of Community Radio in South Australia

Published by the Italian Historical Society of South Australia Inc., this publication by Giuseppe (Joe) Geracitano chronicles the birth of Italian community radio and its pivotal role in multicultural broadcasting in South Australia. It traces the origins of Radio Paesani, which first aired in March 1975 on the University of Adelaide’s 5UV station, the first community radio in Australia. The book highlights the pioneering efforts of figures such as Rosa Colanero, Keith Conlon, and members of the Italian Education Movement, capturing how a small, passionate group created a voice for the Italian community. Through interviews, archival notes, and first-hand accounts, Radio Paesani preserves the untold story of how ethnic radio transformed communication, culture, and identity in South Australia.