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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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Baltic deportations commemorations to be held across Australia

From Adelaide to Canberra, Melbourne to Sydney, Baltic communities will come together this June to remember, reflect and stand shoulder to shoulder in honour of those affected by the Soviet deportations. All are welcome.

Rannavolle returns to the Gold Coast this Sunday

After a hugely successful first tournament, Gold Coast Estonians are heading back to the sand tomorrow for another afternoon of beach volleyball, friendly competition and community fun.

Consular mission to Brisbane, 2 July 2026

Estonians in Queensland — mark your calendars! The Embassy of Estonia in Canberra will hold a consular mission in Brisbane on 2 July 2026, offering passport and ID-card services.

Your time for the Last Hurrah is here

Day one of the Last Hurrah has begun — and Melbourne Estonian House is already full of memories, reunions, archive-table discoveries and very respectable FOMO. Come Saturday and Sunday before everyone else tells you how wonderful it was.

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?