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Taken in the Middle of the Night — Silvia Lass’ Story

MEIE KALLIS EMA, SILVIA LASS (Nee Meerits) By Gitta Opassi Meie Kallis (ED: Our darling) Ema Silvia was born in Voisiku, Estonia on 13 August 1912. Her parents, Helena and […]

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AUS In Review

August in Review (2024)

Key insights Update from AEMP It’s been a hectic time for the Australian Estonian Media Project (AEMP) — most of our board have being travelling to Estonia and beyond. The […]

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AUS General News

In Memorium — Lembit Salasoo 

March 10, 1956 — August 17, 2024, Niskayuna Lembit Salasoo of Niskayuna passed away at age 68 on August 17, 2024 surrounded by his loving family.  Lembit is survived by […]

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Arts & Music General News

New Estonian Bestseller Available in English, and The True Story Behind the Book

By Martin Allison Booth The Wolf in the Woods, originally published in Estonia as Hunt Metsas by the highly-regarded Eesti Raamat, is now available in an English language version. It […]

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Arts & Music General News NSW VIC

Andreas Scholl is Performing Arvo Pärt (Sydney 23, 24 Oct 2024 & Melbourne 26 Oct 2024)

As part of its 2024 season, the Australian World Orchestra (AWO) will this year be hosting the world-renowned German countertenor, Andreas Scholl, who will be performing ARVO PÄRT’s ‘Ein Wallfahrtslied’ […]

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General News NSW

33rd Anniversary of Estonian Re-Independence — Sulev Kalamäe Speech

Sydney Estonian House, Sunday 18 August 2024Speech by Sulev KALAMÄE, Honorary Consul of Estonia, Sydney Tere päevast. Elagu Eesti Vabariik! Ma täna esitan oma kõne inglese keeles, kuna meie hulgas […]

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AUS General News

Day of Restoration of Independence: Let’s wish Estonia well!

We encourage everyone to celebrate the Day of Restoration of Independence by sharing photos and videos, what makes you truly cherish Estonia. In this way, we will wish Estonia well […]

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AUS In Review

July in Review (2024)

Key insights News around Australia See more national news → Family Stories Upcoming Events See our Events Calendar for everything → Recurring Events Folk Dancing Do you have stories to […]

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AUS General News

Australia welcomes new Estonian ambassador Jaan Reinhold

On the 7th of August, our Ambassador Jaan Reinhold presented his credentials to The Governor General of the Commonwealth Australia Her Excellency the Honourable Ms Sam Mostyn AC. In the […]

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AESL AUS General News WA

Video Interview — Viido Narustrang’s Story

Viido Narustrang was 11 when he and his mother, Eugenia, fled Türi, Estonia in 1944 aboard a military goods train bound for Germany. His father Albert had fought the Soviets […]

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General News In Memoriam VIC

In Memorium — Raivo Rähni

Much beloved husband of wife Valve, son Andrew, and sister Mall; Raivo, 99, passed away peacefully in Melbourne after a sudden illness. Born in Tartu Estonia, he served in the […]

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AUS In Review

June in Review (2024)

📣 We’re experimenting with a new news format for everything Estonian in Australia! You’ll find a summary of national and local community stories from this past month, as well as […]