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Two Estonian Australians, Kristi Barrow and Matti Kiviväli, receive prestigious recognition

Join us in congratulating Kristi Barrow and Matti Kiviväli for their prestigious recognition by the Estonian Minister of Foreign Affairs, Margus Tsahkna, on Citizen’s Day. In an extraordinary acknowledgment of […]

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Christmas celebrations around Australia

It’s that time of year! It’s Christmas and there are Estonian events being held all over Australia. Check out the list below to find the Estonian Christmas event closest to […]

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That name seems… Estonian?

Those with an Estonian heritage living in Australia will occasionally come across a name that resonates as Estonian, and given Estonians make up less than 0.03% of the global population […]

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22 September 1944 and what it means to me – by Anu Mihkelson

22 September 1944 was a momentous, life-changing experience for all Estonians – for those people departing never to return, those left behind who couldn’t leave for decades, and for Estonia, […]

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Estonian House in Melbourne is for sale

The Estonian House in Melbourne is being sold, and the Committee of the Melbourne Estonian Society is actively working to secure a new venue for future activities. The sale The […]

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Help name the new communications platform for the Australian Estonian Media Project

Tere readers! A reminder that the Australian Estonian Media Project (AEMP) needs your help to name our new online communications platform that meets the needs of our diverse Estonian community […]

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Kalevipoeg-inspired art exhibition in Melbourne that you must see

Yesterday, an international art exhibition featuring Bernadette Pilli and fellow artists opened in Melbourne, showcasing artwork inspired by the Estonian national epic Kalevipoeg. The exhibition titled “Mingle 2024” is truly captivating, […]

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New camp in Victoria for children and families with ties to Estonia

A new camp for children and families with ties to Estonia has opened its doors in Victoria, Australia, and it’s here to stay. Last month, the Melbourne Estonian Society hosted […]

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Estonian language camp for children and families by the Great Ocean Road

The Melbourne Estonian Society is organising a language camp for children and families, 13-15 September 2024, Anglesea, Great Ocean Road. Register by 27 August 2024 to participate. The Melbourne Estonian […]

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Baltic Deportation Commemoration – we will remember you, brothers and sisters

On Sunday, 16th of June 2024, the representatives from the Melbourne Baltic communities and Ukraine gathered to commemorate those affected by mass deportations. A beautiful ceremony with memorable speeches was […]

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Estonia-inspired film shortlisted for the prize of 2024 Top Short Film of Australia

A short film “Cement” by Estonian Director Eva Otsing is part of this year’s Top Short Films Competition and the 40th anniversary of the St Kilda Film Festival.  The screening of […]

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Mother’s Day in Melbourne delivered fun across generations

On Sunday the 5th of May, the Melbourne Estonians, at heart and/or at birth, celebrated Mother’s Day at the Melbourne Estonian House. Workshops and games There were lots of games […]