Local News
Melbourne’s Baltic Festival heads into the forest. Naturally.
Singing choirs threatening to dance, folk dancers heading for the sauna and men abandoning their ladies to show off their moves. Melbourne's Baltic Festival returns on 18 October. Let the Baltic mischief begin!
Local News
Ulvi Haagensen brings art and everyday life together in Sydney
Estonian-Australian artist Ulvi Haagensen brings art, gardening and everyday life together in a North Sydney installation on display until 4 October.
News
Baltic Markets in Sydney turn five — palju õnne!
Three Baltic nations walk into a Latvian House… to sing, dance and share handmade treasures. Sydney Baltic Markets celebrate five years in Strathfield this Saturday. Come along.
Local News
The landscapes we carry — Bernadette Pilli in Melbourne
Bernadette Pilli’s exhibition "Departures" opens in Melbourne from 30 September to 11 October. Look closely. There are stories hiding in these landscapes.
Local News
Estonian cooking secrets are out!
Chef Margit Kirss-Elsayed promised to reveal a few Estonian cooking secrets in Melbourne. Four hours, several delicious dishes and one rebellious sausage casing later, HEIA has copious notes to share.
Local News
Reminder: Sõrve 2027 is nearly full
Sõrve Summer Camp returns to Lake Macquarie from 3–10 January 2027 — and organisers say it is nearly full. If Sõrve is part of your summer plans, now is the time to register.
Consular News
Consular Mission to Melbourne on Tuesday, 20 October 2026
The Estonian Consular Mission to Melbourne will take place on Tuesday, 20 October 2026.
Local News
Interview: Fairy Queen Margit brings an unusual adventure to Australia
Fairies, water spirits, ancient Estonian stories and edible art are touring Australia. HEIA meets Haldjaemand Margit to find out what exactly she has packed for the adventure.
National News
Estonian Philharmonic Chamber Choir returns to Australia in 2027
One of Estonia’s best-known choirs is returning to Australia. Single-ticket presales open 7 October for the Estonian Philharmonic Chamber Choir’s 2027 Arvo Pärt concert tour.
ACT
Estonia’s marathon has escaped Tallinn. Australia, start walking
The Tallinn Marathon has escaped Estonia. Australians can complete 42.2 kilometres across September, earn a medal and keep airport security entirely out of the training plan.
Local News
Estonian cooking secrets whispered in Sydney, Adelaide and Melbourne
Blood sausage, karask, mulgipuder and homemade kohuke are on the menu as Estonian cook Margit Kirss-Elsayed brings traditional cooking workshops to Sydney, Melbourne and Adelaide this September.
