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.
Estonian News
Three days left to become a global Estonian youth delegate
Young Estonians abroad, your global network is calling. ÜENV is seeking its next youth delegates — with an English-language program suited to Australian time zones. Applications close 3 September 2026.
Estonian News
All aboard the Mushroom Express! Toot toot!
Estonia has found another use for public transport: mushroom hunting. Catch the Mushroom Express this September and swap the railway platform for a forest path.
Estonian News
August 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.
History
History: Australian Estonians and the fight for Estonia’s freedom
How did a small Estonian community help shape Australia's stance on Baltic independence? Read the story in English and Estonian, with a link to the full research paper in the article.
National News
AESL: 35 years of freedom and looking forward
In her annual Restoration of Independence Day message, AESL President Ave Nukki reflects on freedom, community and the generations shaping the future of Estonian life in Australia.
Interesting Stuff
What does freedom look like?
Freedom was once a long-awaited VIP guest who was running very late. Thirty-five years later, she’s still in the room — does she look quite how you imagined?
Estonian News
Van Gogh gets moving in Tallinn
Art for the mind and senses, movement for the body — Tallinn is finding new ways to experience Van Gogh. We stepped inside to see what’s moving.
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.
Estonian News
Estonia named the world’s best country to relocate to
Estonia has been named the world’s best country to relocate to. But what do Estonians who have actually moved back from Australia say about it?
