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.
ACT
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.
History
Donation appeal – support the digitisation of rare migrant ship newsletters
Rare migrant ship newsletters documenting the journeys of Estonian Displaced Persons to Australia are set to be digitised — but the fragile collection needs community support first.
Estonian News
Estonia’s roads are getting self-driving cars. What could possibly go wrong?
Just when we got used to Estonia's delivery robots roaming the streets, self-driving cars are arriving too. Estonia has become the third EU country to allow the technology on public roads — and yes, we have questions.
News
ECFA grants: 2026-27 funding available for Estonian cultural projects in Australia
The Estonian Cultural Foundation in Australia (ECFA) is inviting applications for grants funding for the 2026-27 financial year. Application forms for a 2026-27 grant will be available from 1 June 2026 on the ECFA website at ecfa.eesti.org.au. Completed applications must be submitted online by midnight 30 June 2026 AEST.
National News
AESL recognises outstanding community contributors in 2026
Meet the volunteers, educators and community leaders recognised by AESL in 2026 for helping Estonian culture thrive across Australia.
News
Tonight: Lõunapoolkera Lugemisklubi welcomes Carolina Pihelgas
Estonian author Carolina Pihelgas joins the Southern Hemisphere Book Club tonight for an evening of literature, conversation and curiosity — in Estonian. Everyone is welcome.
Local News
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.
Ancestry & Genealogy
Estonian roots for Aaron Pedersen on SBS?
Australian actor Aaron Pedersen is set to uncover Estonian ancestry in the next episode of "Who Do You Think You Are?" on SBS — or so multiple sharp-eyed HEIA tipsters tell us. Frankly, this is exactly the sort of unexpected Estonia plot twist we live for.
Estonian News
May 2026: Nipet-näpet Eestist (odds and sods from Estonia)
This is our monthly “Nipet-näpet Eestist” column — a quick pick of Estonian news and oddities we think you’ll love.
Estonian News
Global Estonian May 2026 newsletter: the diaspora has been busy (again)
The May 2026 edition of the Global Estonian newsletter is ready — fresh diaspora updates and a full calendar situation brewing.
