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.
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.
News
ECFA grants: 2026-27 funding available for Estonian cultural projects in Australia
The Estonian Cultural Foundation in Australia (ECFA) is inviting applications for grants funding for the 2026-27 financial year. Application forms for a 2026-27 grant will be available from 1 June 2026 on the ECFA website at ecfa.eesti.org.au. Completed applications must be submitted online by midnight 30 June 2026 AEST.
National News
AESL recognises outstanding community contributors in 2026
Meet the volunteers, educators and community leaders recognised by AESL in 2026 for helping Estonian culture thrive across Australia.
Local News
Rannavolle returns to the Gold Coast this Sunday
After a hugely successful first tournament, Gold Coast Estonians are heading back to the sand tomorrow for another afternoon of beach volleyball, friendly competition and community fun.
Estonian News
May 2026: Nipet-näpet Eestist (odds and sods from Estonia)
This is our monthly “Nipet-näpet Eestist” column — a quick pick of Estonian news and oddities we think you’ll love.
Consular News
Consular mission to Brisbane, 2 July 2026
Estonians in Queensland — mark your calendars! The Embassy of Estonia in Canberra will hold a consular mission in Brisbane on 2 July 2026, offering passport and ID-card services.
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.
Estonian News
Too epic for the finals? Estonia’s Eurovision heartbreak (but Australia is still in the game)
Estonia’s Vanilla Ninja sadly missed out on the Eurovision 2026 Grand Final — but Australia is still very much in the game. Here’s when to watch, where to tune in, and how Eurovision heartbreak unfolded.
Local News
From zero to “wait, I made this?” — Melbourne’s weaving workshops
Colourful threads, coffee-break conversations and the sudden realisation that weaving is both deeply calming and unexpectedly humbling. Melbourne’s Estonian weaving workshops became about culture, creativity, community — and quietly admiring everyone else’s belts.
News
Meet and taste Baltic Cider on tour in Sydney, Batlow and Melbourne this May
Baltic cider makers are heading to Australia this May, bringing cool-climate ciders from Estonia, Latvia and Finland to Sydney, Batlow and Melbourne. Expect tastings, tap takeovers, cider stories and a few excellent excuses to discover something new in a glass.
