National News
Eesti Päevad 2027 Sydney: call for artwork submissions
Calling Estonian artists across Australia: Eesti Päevad 2027 is putting creativity on show in Sydney. Painters, photographers, sculptors and more are invited to submit their work by 1 February 2027.
Local News
Melbourne’s Baltic Festival heads into the forest. Naturally.
Singing choirs threatening to dance, folk dancers heading for the sauna and men abandoning their ladies to show off their moves. Melbourne's Baltic Festival returns on 18 October. Let the Baltic mischief begin!
News
What do we keep? A digital archiving course for Estonians abroad
What should we keep, and how do we preserve it? An upcoming online course explores practical ways to safeguard our family and community histories.
Estonian News
September 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.
Local News
Ulvi Haagensen brings art and everyday life together in Sydney
Estonian-Australian artist Ulvi Haagensen brings art, gardening and everyday life together in a North Sydney installation on display until 4 October.
Estonian News
Aivi Luik makes Champions League history — again
Australian footballer Aivi Luik, whose family roots reach back to Estonia, has made Champions League history — adding another milestone to a wonderful career.
News
Baltic Markets in Sydney turn five — palju õnne!
Three Baltic nations walk into a Latvian House… to sing, dance and share handmade treasures. Sydney Baltic Markets celebrate five years in Strathfield this Saturday. Come along.
News
Daily or weekly? Pull up a chair — we’ve saved you a spot
Too many emails? Or never enough Estonian Australian news? HEIA now offers both daily and weekly newsletters, so you can choose the reading rhythm that suits you best.
Interesting Stuff
A new Estonian’s guide to Aussie Rules Football (AFL)
Holding the ball? A screamer? A banana? With AFL Grand Final fever upon us, Mark Narustrang gives newly arrived Estonians a survival guide to Australia’s beloved and occasionally bewildering footy.
Local News
The landscapes we carry — Bernadette Pilli in Melbourne
Bernadette Pilli’s exhibition "Departures" opens in Melbourne from 30 September to 11 October. Look closely. There are stories hiding in these landscapes.
Local News
Estonian cooking secrets are out!
Chef Margit Kirss-Elsayed promised to reveal a few Estonian cooking secrets in Melbourne. Four hours, several delicious dishes and one rebellious sausage casing later, HEIA has copious notes to share.
