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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.

Happy birthday, HEIA!

One year, 226 articles, 36 authors, thousands of readers and countless community stories later, we're celebrating the people, connections and conversations that make our Australian Estonian community special. Thank you for being part of the journey.

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.

More jumping, less sitting: Estonia’s biggest gymnastics celebration returns this July

Estonia's largest gymnastics celebration returns to Tallinn on 4–5 July, bringing together thousands of performers for a spectacular showcase of movement and music. Think Laulu- ja Tantsupidu, but with more jumping, stretching and the occasional tractor.

Estonian creativity on display at international watercolour exhibition in Perth

Five artists are representing Estonia at the International Watercolour Exhibition in Fremantle, showcasing the diversity and creativity of contemporary Estonian watercolour art.

Speech: The President’s Standard returns home — the Australian chapter

The return of the President's Standard was more than the homecoming of a historic flag. It was also a story of community and the Estonians who safeguarded it across generations.

The President’s Standard returns to Estonia after 82 years

Rescued during the turbulent days of September 1944, the President's Standard has finally returned to Estonia. Here's the story of the flag and what it symbolised during one of the nation's most critical moments.

Olev Muska takes on Tallinn Music Week

From Tallinn Music Week to Helsinki ferry performances and collaborations with Estonian artists, Australian-Estonian musician Olev Muska has returned from a five-week creative tour across Estonia and beyond.

Canberra: Wreath-laying ceremony to mark Estonian Victory Day

Members of the Estonian community are invited to join Ambassador Jaan Reinhold at the Australian War Memorial in Canberra on 23 June for a wreath-laying ceremony marking Estonian Victory Day.

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.