People

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.

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?

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.

Small country, big mix: 224 nationalities call Estonia home

Estonia has 1.36 million residents — but 224 nationalities and 262 mother tongues. The latest population figures reveal just how international this small country has become.

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.

Kalev – how Estonia helped introduce basketball to Western Australia

Before the Perth Wildcats were filling stadiums, a group of Estonian refugees were quietly helping shape basketball in Western Australia. Meet Kalev, one of the state's pioneering teams.

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.

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.

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.

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.