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Too epic for the finals? Estonia’s Eurovision heartbreak (but Australia is still in the game)

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Estonia’s Vanilla Ninja sadly missed out on the Eurovision 2026 Grand Final — but Australia is still very much in the game. Here’s when to watch, where to tune in, and how Eurovision heartbreak unfolded.
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Building bridges (and pouring cider): EACCI networking event lands in Sydney

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EU–Australia trade talks, Estonia’s Ambassador to Australia, international business connections and Baltic cider tastings — EACCI’s annual networking evening in Sydney this Thursday. Tempted, aren't you?
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From zero to “wait, I made this?” — Melbourne’s weaving workshops

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Colourful threads, coffee-break conversations and the sudden realisation that weaving is both deeply calming and unexpectedly humbling. Melbourne’s Estonian weaving workshops became about culture, creativity, community — and quietly admiring everyone else’s belts.

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From Gunnar Neeme’s shelves to yours

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These pages have already been turned — by Estonian Australian artist Gunnar Neeme himself. Now, his Estonian-language book collection is ready for its next readers across Australia.
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Melbourne Estonian archive opens its doors for the Last Hurrah

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For decades, these memories lived quietly in homes across Melbourne — passed down, kept safe, and remembered. Now gathered in one place, the Melbourne Estonian archive opens for a rare Last Hurrah display. Here’s the story behind it.
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Thought you missed it? “My Estonia” competition deadline extended

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Plot twist: you’re not late. The “My Estonia” writing competition deadline is now 17 May 2026 — still time to stop thinking about it and start writing.
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Video: Piip ja Tuut in conversation with filmmaker Anthony Noack

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Behind the laughter, there’s a story. Piip ja Tuut, Haide Männamäe and Toomas Tross, reflect on life, family and performing together in this warm conversation with filmmaker Anthony Noack.
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Piip ja Tuut sprinkle joy wherever they go — last chance to get yours!

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Frogs, acrobatics and full-body laughter for all ages — the clown duo Piip ja Tuut have arrived in Melbourne, and honestly, resisting this show is no longer an option.
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High school or undergrad student? Spend a week in Estonia

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What if your next trip wasn’t just travel, but a return? Summer School in Estonia is calling — and yes, accommodation, food and program are covered. Applications close 19 April 2026.
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Interview: HEIA’s Kristi Barrow competes in Inner Mongolia (on ice, with dragons)

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Ice, dragons, 100 wild horses — and one very familiar face. HEIA’s own Kristi Barrow represented Australia at the Five Continents Ice Dragon Boat Challenge in Inner Mongolia (yes, how cool is that?!). Go on – read all about it.
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“My Estonia” writing competition for young Estonians everywhere

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Warning: reading this article might cause sudden urges to write. Young writers (aged 15–25) are invited to explore the theme “My Estonia” in an exciting writing competition organised by Vabamu. Deadline: 1 May 2026.
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