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Building bridges (and pouring cider): EACCI networking event lands in Sydney

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?

From zero to “wait, I made this?” — Melbourne’s weaving workshops

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.

Meet and taste Baltic Cider on tour in Sydney, Batlow and Melbourne this May

Baltic cider makers are heading to Australia this May, bringing cool-climate ciders from Estonia, Latvia and Finland to Sydney, Batlow and Melbourne. Expect tastings, tap takeovers, cider stories and a few excellent excuses to discover something new in a glass.

Perth, nature calls — EstWest Adventure Day is here

Fresh air, adventure challenges, campfires and a full day outdoors — EstWest Adventure Day arrives in Perth on 16 May 2026. Your brain gets nature play, your body gets movement, and your sleep later that night practically takes care of itself.

Support Sõrve: Eurovision pub night and kids disco in Sydney

Technically it’s a fundraiser. Emotionally it’s a very important European diplomatic summit involving jury vote debates, Europop and Vanilla Ninja — all supporting the next Sõrve Summer Camp.

Arvo Pärt & Baltic Sounds — concert by Giovanni Consort

A basilica filled with choral harmonies, quiet stillness and the music of Estonian composer Arvo Pärt. Here’s a personal reflection on Giovanni Consort’s Baltic Sounds concert in Perth and the emotional pull of Pärt’s music.

Discover volber — an Estonian tradition comes to life in Sydney

In Estonia, volber is the night you remember. On 1 May, Sydney gets its own version — music, memories and a hint of magic included.

A day for mum — celebrated across Australia

From cosy cake tables to sunny picnics, Estonian communities across Australia are celebrating Mother’s Day in style. Here’s your guide to joining in (and making mum smile).

Last Hurrah, program drop: three days, one final goodbye

One house, 50+ years of memories, and one final weekend to fill it again — the Last Hurrah (22–24 May) brings music, food, stories and community together, one last time.

Melbourne Estonian archive opens its doors for the Last Hurrah

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.

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.