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Tonight: Lõunapoolkera Lugemisklubi welcomes Carolina Pihelgas
Estonian author Carolina Pihelgas joins the Southern Hemisphere Book Club tonight for an evening of literature, conversation and curiosity — in Estonian. Everyone is welcome.
Local News
Your time for the Last Hurrah is here
Day one of the Last Hurrah has begun — and Melbourne Estonian House is already full of memories, reunions, archive-table discoveries and very respectable FOMO. Come Saturday and Sunday before everyone else tells you how wonderful it was.
Local News
Building bridges (and pouring cider): EACCI networking event lands in Sydney
EU–Australia trade talks, Estonia’s Ambassador to Australia, international business connections and Baltic cider tastings — EACCI’s annual networking evening in Sydney this Thursday. Tempted, aren't you?
Local News
Support Sõrve: Eurovision pub night and kids disco in Sydney
Technically it’s a fundraiser. Emotionally it’s a very important European diplomatic summit involving jury vote debates, Europop and Vanilla Ninja — all supporting the next Sõrve Summer Camp.
Local News
A day for mum — celebrated across Australia
From cosy cake tables to sunny picnics, Estonian communities across Australia are celebrating Mother’s Day in style. Here’s your guide to joining in (and making mum smile).
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.
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.
Estonian News
Thought you missed it? “My Estonia” competition deadline extended
Plot twist: you’re not late. The “My Estonia” writing competition deadline is now 17 May 2026 — still time to stop thinking about it and start writing.
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.
Estonian News
“My Estonia” writing competition for young Estonians everywhere
Warning: reading this article might cause sudden urges to write. Young writers (aged 15–25) are invited to explore the theme “My Estonia” in an exciting writing competition organised by Vabamu. Deadline: 1 May 2026.
Consular News
Discuss our Estonia: meet Estonia’s Minister of Foreign Affairs in Sydney or on Zoom
Here’s a rare opportunity to spend an evening with Estonia’s Minister of Foreign Affairs Margus Tsahkna and Estonia’s Ambassador to Australia H.E. Jaan Reinhold. Join us!
ACT
Independence Day parties across Australia
Whether you’re into forest picnics, live theatre, folk dance or just good company, Estonia’s 108th Independence Day celebrations across Australia have something with your name on it. Don’t just scroll it. Show up.
National News
Speech: Happy Estonian Independence Day from AESL
Marking 108 years since Estonia’s proclamation of independence, AESL President Ave Nukki reflects on courage, unity, heritage and the strength of Estonian identity in Australia.
Local News
Sander Õigus returns to Australia – and apparently one of you is guilty
Existential dread, new jokes and collective Estonian therapy — Sander Õigus is back in Australia. Perth and Sydney, one of you is guilty. Melbourne… we’re watching you.
Local News
Perth friends — your chance to meet Lilian Saage (twice!)
Two chances this week to meet Lilian Saage in Perth — conversation on Friday, relationship refresh on Saturday. Come along!
Local News
Mamma Lood brings Hiiumaa humour to Australian stages
Island humour goes global: Margus Tabor brings "Mamma Lood" — grandmother stories, Hiiumaa wisdom and plenty of laughs — to Estonian communities in Perth, Brisbane, Melbourne and Sydney.
News
Sõbrapäeva Simman in Sydney unites friends on the dance floor
Sydney, grab your favourite humans — Sõbrapäeva Simman is on at Eesti Maja this Friday 13 February, with live music from the father–daughter duo Jaan Kirss & Helena Victoria Kirss.
National News
Lõunapoolkera Lugemisklubi welcomes Lilli Luuk on Zoom
Have you read five pages or the whole book? Either way, you’re in. Join Lilli Luuk and the Southern Hemisphere Estonian Book Club on 8 February for a Zoom discussion of Ööema — tea, wine and curiosity encouraged.
Local News
Better conversations begin with ourselves
We don’t sabotage our relationships because we’re bad at love. We do it because we’re exhausted, under-fuelled, over-committed and running on emotional fumes. Lilian Saage's talk invited us to notice where a little more care might quietly fit into our relationships and lives.
Local News
Tree of Eternal Love screens on the Gold Coast
Estonian comedy lands on the Gold Coast this Saturday as Tree of Eternal Love brings absurd humour, snacks and a cosy community vibe to Varsity Lakes. Bring your friends — the subtitles are on us.
