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May 2026: Nipet-näpet Eestist (odds and sods from Estonia)

Mark Narustrang -
This is our monthly “Nipet-näpet Eestist” column — a quick pick of Estonian news and oddities we think you’ll love.
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Consular mission to Brisbane, 2 July 2026

Kristel Alla -
Estonians in Queensland — mark your calendars! The Embassy of Estonia in Canberra will hold a consular mission in Brisbane on 2 July 2026, offering passport and ID-card services.
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Your time for the Last Hurrah is here

Kristel Alla -
Day one of the Last Hurrah has begun — and Melbourne Estonian House is already full of memories, reunions, archive-table discoveries and very respectable FOMO. Come Saturday and Sunday before everyone else tells you how wonderful it was.

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Estonian roots for Aaron Pedersen on SBS?

Kristel Alla -
Australian actor Aaron Pedersen is set to uncover Estonian ancestry in the next episode of "Who Do You Think You Are?" on SBS — or so multiple sharp-eyed HEIA tipsters tell us. Frankly, this is exactly the sort of unexpected Estonia plot twist we live for.
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From Gunnar Neeme’s shelves to yours

Kristel Alla -
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

Matti Kiviväli -
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

Kristel Alla -
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

Anthony Noack -
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!

Kristel Alla -
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

Kristel Alla -
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)

Kristel Alla -
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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