National News
Eesti Päevad 2027 preliminary program is out!
Concerts or crafts? Theatre or dancing? Perhaps sunrise yoga at Bondi Beach? The Eesti Päevad 2027 program is out, and choosing what to attend might be tricky!
Consular News
Consular mission to Perth on 1–2 December 2026
Need to renew your Estonian passport or ID card? The Estonian Embassy is heading to Perth on 1–2 December 2026. Appointments are required, so book yours now!
National News
October to December 2026: What’s happening across Australia? (Updated)
Did you know HEIA has an events calendar? We collect events of interest to Estonian communities across Australia. Curious what's happening near you? Come have a look!
Interesting Stuff
Wanted: Your family’s potato salad recipe!
Apples? Peas? Pickles? Every Estonian family has opinions about potato salad. Now your recipe could become part of a global cookbook! Read in Estonian and English.
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.
News
Daily or weekly? Pull up a chair — we’ve saved you a spot
Too many emails? Or never enough Estonian Australian news? HEIA now offers both daily and weekly newsletters, so you can choose the reading rhythm that suits you best.
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.
Consular News
Consular Mission to Melbourne on Tuesday, 20 October 2026
The Estonian Consular Mission to Melbourne will take place on Tuesday, 20 October 2026.
News
The White Ship sails into Pärnu Film Festival
Australian-Estonian filmmaker Anthony Noack’s The White Ship is heading to Estonia’s 40th Pärnu Film Festival, bringing its story of art, migration and belonging to an Estonian audience.
History
The long way from Estonia — and back again. Silvia’s story
Born in wartime Germany after her parents fled Estonia, Silvia Sillaots shares the remarkable story of survival, migration, family separation and building a new life in Australia.
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.
