National News
Estonian electro-pop musician NOËP rolls into Australia
NOËP is touring Australia this May–June, performing across five states with his signature electro-pop sound and immersive live shows.
News
Global Streets Festival lights up Perth (and yes, Estonia’s dancing)
Global Streets Festival lands in Perth this Saturday — food, music and cultures from around the world, with Estonian folk dancers taking the stage at 6pm. Come curious, leave full (in every sense).
News
Arvo Pärt and Baltic voices in Perth
Arvo Pärt and Baltic voices arrive in Perth this weekend, brought to life by the Giovanni Consort — expect a powerful night out.
Interesting Stuff
Video: Piip ja Tuut in conversation with filmmaker 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.
Ancestry & Genealogy
High school or undergrad student? Spend a week in Estonia
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.
Estonian News
March 2026: Nipet-näpet Eestist (odds and sods from Estonia)
This is our monthly “Nipet-näpet Eestist” column — a quick pick of Estonian news and oddities we think you’ll love.
News
Interview: HEIA’s Kristi Barrow competes in Inner Mongolia (on ice, with dragons)
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.
Local News
Save the date: The Last Hurrah — a farewell weekend at Melbourne Estonian House, 22–24 May 2026
One last weekend, one very special house — save the date for Melbourne Estonian House’s final celebration, 22–24 May 2026. Memories, music, community… and a proper farewell before the next chapter begins.
Estonian News
Keeping Estonian stories alive — grants for publications
Editors, storytellers and newsletter heroes — this one’s for you. A new grant round offers up to €6,000 to support Estonian diaspora publications keeping language, culture and community stories alive.
Interesting Stuff
Video: Foreign Minister Margus Tsahkna speaks with filmmaker Anthony Noack in Sydney
Filmmaker Anthony Noack captured a conversation with Estonia’s Foreign Minister Margus Tsahkna during his Sydney visit. Watch the full interview here.
Consular News
Discuss our Estonia: meet Estonia’s Minister of Foreign Affairs in Sydney or on Zoom
Here’s a rare opportunity to spend an evening with Estonia’s Minister of Foreign Affairs Margus Tsahkna and Estonia’s Ambassador to Australia H.E. Jaan Reinhold. Join us!
