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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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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?