Estonian News
Malevasse! Work, friends, Estonia — all in one summer
Malev offers young people (13-18 years) a summer of real experience — work, language, friendships. Applications are open, with just one week to apply.
Local News
Last Hurrah, program drop: three days, one final goodbye
One house, 50+ years of memories, and one final weekend to fill it again — the Last Hurrah (22–24 May) brings music, food, stories and community together, one last time.
History
Melbourne Estonian archive opens its doors for the Last Hurrah
For decades, these memories lived quietly in homes across Melbourne — passed down, kept safe, and remembered. Now gathered in one place, the Melbourne Estonian archive opens for a rare Last Hurrah display. Here’s the story behind it.
News
Lõunapoolkera Lugemisklubi meets Carolina Pihelgas
A novel about boundaries, relationships and becoming — meet Estonian author Carolina Pihelgas in a live Zoom conversation on 31 May. No reading required, just curiosity.
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.
Interesting Stuff
Video: Piip ja Tuut in conversation with filmmaker Anthony Noack
Behind the laughter, there’s a story. Piip ja Tuut, Haide Männamäe and Toomas Tross, reflect on life, family and performing together in this warm conversation with filmmaker Anthony Noack.
News
Piip ja Tuut sprinkle joy wherever they go — last chance to get yours!
Frogs, acrobatics and full-body laughter for all ages — the clown duo Piip ja Tuut have arrived in Melbourne, and honestly, resisting this show is no longer an option.
News
Grants, performances and what’s next — an ECFA update
Grants, performances and a community in motion — here’s what ECFA has been supporting lately, and what’s coming next.
News
Interview: HEIA’s Kristi Barrow competes in Inner Mongolia (on ice, with dragons)
Ice, dragons, 100 wild horses — and one very familiar face. HEIA’s own Kristi Barrow represented Australia at the Five Continents Ice Dragon Boat Challenge in Inner Mongolia (yes, how cool is that?!). Go on – read all about it.
Interesting Stuff
Video: Foreign Minister Margus Tsahkna speaks with filmmaker Anthony Noack in Sydney
Filmmaker Anthony Noack captured a conversation with Estonia’s Foreign Minister Margus Tsahkna during his Sydney visit. Watch the full interview here.
Consular News
Ambassador’s Independence Day message to Estonians in Australia
Distance does not diminish belonging. In his Independence Day address, the Ambassador Jaan Reinhold reminds Estonians in Australia why freedom, visibility and unwavering support for Ukraine matter now more than ever.
