Estonian News
PÖFF: Anthony Noack interviews two American filmmakers
At PÖFF, Anthony Noack speaks with American directors Isabel Hagen and Jake Wachtel about their films and what brought them to Estonia.
Estonian News
PÖFF: Two Baltic films reveal life’s unscripted moments
At PÖFF, Mo Papa and Hunger Strike Breakfast show how the most powerful stories often come from life’s unscripted, unexpected moments.
National News
Terminaator kicks off Australian tour — last chance for tickets!
Live, loud and legendary — Terminaator is now touring Australia. Final tickets available for Perth (today!), Sydney (28/11) and the Gold Coast (29/11).
Estonian News
Ready to finally nail that project grant?
Grant season is coming — join Global Estonian’s online workshop on 25 November for Krista Pegolainen-Saar’s best insider tips on how to turn your project idea into a fundable, realistic application.
National News
Estonian Christmas celebrations now also on the Gold Coast
Our Christmas round-up just got brighter — the Gold Coast joins Adelaide, Brisbane, Melbourne, Perth and Sydney in celebrating Estonian Christmas traditions this December.
Estonian News
PÖFF: Three films, three worlds
A rich selection of Estonian documentaries premiered at this year’s Tallinn Black Nights Film Festival, offering intimate portraits of family life, nocturnal city stories, and the challenges faced by new arrivals from Ukraine. Here’s a closer look at three standout films.
National News
Australian Estonians recognised at Estonia’s Folk Culture Awards
Recognition crossed 15,000 kilometres this year as 11+ Australian Estonians were honoured among nominees for Estonia’s 2025 Folk Culture Awards.
National News
Lõunapoolkera Lugemisklubi met and loved Urmas Vadi
Estonians across Australia met Urmas Vadi on Zoom — and instantly fell in love with his humour, honesty and wildly relatable stories of writing, parenting and Soviet-era-absurdities. Turns out even literary geniuses write fast when the kids wake up at 6am.
National News
Join nationwide: “Discuss our Estonia” now also via Zoom
Can’t make it to Sydney? Tune in live via Zoom for “Discuss our Estonia” — an evening with members of the Estonian Parliament and the Ambassador of Estonia to Australia, hosted by the Estonian Society of Sydney.
National News
ABC News: Estonia calls for stronger unity to deter global aggression
During his visit to Australia, Estonian parliamentarian Marko Mihkelson told ABC News that stronger international cooperation — from Europe to the Pacific — is key to deterring aggression and protecting democracy.
Estonian News
Estonian parliamentary delegation visiting New Zealand and Australia
In late October 2025, members of Estonia’s Riigikogu brought discussions on democracy, security and solidarity to New Zealand and Australia — including a powerful meeting with the Ukrainian community in Sydney. These are the reflections of AESL President Dr Juho Looveer.
