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.
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.
