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.
National News
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.
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.
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.
National News
From Gunnar Neeme’s shelves to yours
These pages have already been turned — by Estonian Australian artist Gunnar Neeme himself. Now, his Estonian-language book collection is ready for its next readers across Australia.
National News
Estonian electro-pop musician NOËP rolls into Australia
NOËP is touring Australia this May–June, performing across five states with his signature electro-pop sound and immersive live shows.
ACT
Independence Day parties across Australia
Whether you’re into forest picnics, live theatre, folk dance or just good company, Estonia’s 108th Independence Day celebrations across Australia have something with your name on it. Don’t just scroll it. Show up.
National News
Speech: Happy Estonian Independence Day from AESL
Marking 108 years since Estonia’s proclamation of independence, AESL President Ave Nukki reflects on courage, unity, heritage and the strength of Estonian identity in Australia.
National News
AESL elects new executive board
AESL has confirmed its new executive leadership team, marking the beginning of a new chapter for Estonian community in Australia.
Local News
Mamma Lood brings Hiiumaa humour to Australian stages
Island humour goes global: Margus Tabor brings "Mamma Lood" — grandmother stories, Hiiumaa wisdom and plenty of laughs — to Estonian communities in Perth, Brisbane, Melbourne and Sydney.
