News
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.
Local News
Kooskõlas seeks new singers for Laulupidu 2028
The road to Laulupidu 2028 begins this August, and Kooskõlas is inviting singers from across Australia to join the next chapter of its journey.
Estonian News
More jumping, less sitting: Estonia’s biggest gymnastics celebration returns this July
Estonia's largest gymnastics celebration returns to Tallinn on 4–5 July, bringing together thousands of performers for a spectacular showcase of movement and music. Think Laulu- ja Tantsupidu, but with more jumping, stretching and the occasional tractor.
Local News
Estonian creativity on display at international watercolour exhibition in Perth
Five artists are representing Estonia at the International Watercolour Exhibition in Fremantle, showcasing the diversity and creativity of contemporary Estonian watercolour art.
Estonian News
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.
Estonian News
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.
ACT
Canberra: Wreath-laying ceremony to mark Estonian Victory Day
Members of the Estonian community are invited to join Ambassador Jaan Reinhold at the Australian War Memorial in Canberra on 23 June for a wreath-laying ceremony marking Estonian Victory Day.
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.
Local News
Get in early: Sõrve 2027 registrations now open
Summer may still feel a long way off, but Sõrve 2027 registrations are already open. Get in early to secure your place, save with early bird pricing and start counting down to January.
ACT
Baltic deportations commemorations to be held across Australia
From Adelaide to Canberra, Melbourne to Sydney, Baltic communities will come together this June to remember, reflect and stand shoulder to shoulder in honour of those affected by the Soviet deportations. All are welcome.
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.
