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Ambassador’s Column: Reflections at the Start of 2026

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Ambassador Jaan Reinhold extends warm greetings to Estonians in Australia and reflects on 2025 and the community's commitment to ongoing cultural vitality and bilateral ties.
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Sander Õigus returns to Australia – and apparently one of you is guilty

Kristel Alla -
Existential dread, new jokes and collective Estonian therapy — Sander Õigus is back in Australia. Perth and Sydney, one of you is guilty. Melbourne… we’re watching you.
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Perth friends — your chance to meet Lilian Saage (twice!)

Kristel Alla -
Two chances this week to meet Lilian Saage in Perth — conversation on Friday, relationship refresh on Saturday. Come along!

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Maie Barrow: keeper of Estonian memory

Kristel Alla -
A new video by Priit Laineste takes us into Sydney Estonian House — then downstairs to the Estonian Archives in Australia, where Maie Barrow shows community treasures (and what it really takes to preserve them).
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How to make piparkoogid

Silvi Vann-Wall -
A festive Estonian favourite with an Australian twist — learn how to make piparkoogid and carry a family tradition into the summer heat.
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Australia’s Estonian folk costume library is open to all

Marissa Pikkat -
From hand-stitched skirts to full folk costume sets, SESKKE’s growing costume library preserves Estonian heritage in Australia, one carefully cared-for piece at a time. Open to all, it invites the community to wear, share and belong.
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Recognition for Estonian language teachers in Australia

Iti Connor -
Estonian language teachers in Australia were recognised for their work during a meeting with Minister Kristina Kallas, followed by a discussion on the future of Estonian language education in Australia.
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In memoriam — Kuno Mikkor

Matti Kiviväli -
Kuno Mikkor’s contribution to sport and community life made a lasting impact in Melbourne. He will be remembered with gratitude and affection by all who knew him.
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Estonian Cultural Foundation in Australia: past, present and a new board

Dr Siiri Iismaa -
The ECFA’s journey from post-war relief committee to cultural foundation shows the power of a small community working together. A new board now steps in to guide the next chapter.
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The story behind the SESKKE calendar

Marissa Pikkat -
The SESKKE 2026 calendar is more than a calendar — it’s a tribute to the people, craft and memory behind Estonian folk costumes in Australia.
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Meet Angelina, the Estonian stand up comedian in Sydney

Kristel Alla -
Meet Angelina, the Estonian stand-up comedian in Sydney — a storyteller who turns migration, forklifts and IT-life into sharply funny comedy. Yes, all of it.
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