History
The keys have changed hands: farewell to Melbourne’s Estonian House
The keys to Melbourne’s Estonian House have been handed over. Matti Kiviväli looks back at almost 55 years of community life — and the people who made it possible.
ACT
Estonia is 35 years free again — celebrate across Australia
Thirty-five years after Estonia restored its independence, Estonian communities across Australia are celebrating. Find a gathering near you — and come raise a glass to freedom.
National News
ECFA Annual Grants decided for 2026-27
The Estonian Cultural Foundation in Australia (ECFA) allocated $38,000 in small grants for 2026–27. Facing 16 applications requesting over $64,000, funding decisions were highly competitive across all community projects.
History
Kalev – how Estonia helped introduce basketball to Western Australia
Before the Perth Wildcats were filling stadiums, a group of Estonian refugees were quietly helping shape basketball in Western Australia. Meet Kalev, one of the state's pioneering teams.
Local News
Needles at the ready: Estonian knitting workshops tour Australia
Traditional Estonian knitting techniques are coming to Australia this winter as knitwear designer Aleks Byrd leads workshops across five states from July to September.
ACT
Estonians in Canberra honour Victory Day with Australian War Memorial ceremony
The local Estonian community in Canberra, alongside interstate visitors, gathered at the Australian War Memorial for a moving Victory Day wreath-laying ceremony, which concluded with a warm reception hosted by the Ambassador.
Local News
Kooskõlas seeks new singers for Laulupidu 2028
The road to Laulupidu 2028 begins this August, and Kooskõlas is inviting singers from across Australia to join the next chapter of its journey.
Local News
Estonian creativity on display at international watercolour exhibition in Perth
Five artists are representing Estonia at the International Watercolour Exhibition in Fremantle, showcasing the diversity and creativity of contemporary Estonian watercolour art.
ACT
Canberra: Wreath-laying ceremony to mark Estonian Victory Day
Members of the Estonian community are invited to join Ambassador Jaan Reinhold at the Australian War Memorial in Canberra on 23 June for a wreath-laying ceremony marking Estonian Victory Day.
National News
Sütti, sütti lõke! Midsummer celebrations across Australia
Meteorologists say it's winter. Estonians say it's midsummer. We report, you decide. Here's where to celebrate jaanipäev across Australia.
Local News
Get in early: Sõrve 2027 registrations now open
Summer may still feel a long way off, but Sõrve 2027 registrations are already open. Get in early to secure your place, save with early bird pricing and start counting down to January.
