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.
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.
National News
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.
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.
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.
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?
Ancestry & Genealogy
Show your Estonian ancestry in the Australian Census
Australia's next Census is almost here. If you have Estonian ancestry or identify as Estonian, this is your chance to help ensure our community is counted and recognised. Read in English and Estonian.
National News
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.
Local News
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.
History
Thank you! Rare migrant ship newsletters project fully funded
The Estonian Archives in Australia has exceeded its fundraising goal for the digitisation of rare migrant ship newsletters. Thank you to everyone who supported the project.
