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National News

The Estonian Cultural Foundation in Australia announces grant recipients for 2025/2026

The ECFA is pleased to announce the following funding for projects and has allocated $38,000 to various groups across the country.

Speech: Happy Re-Independence Day from AESL

Freedom always deserves words as well as celebration. Here is the traditional greeting from the Council of Estonian Societies in Australia on Re-Independence Day.

Salajutud hits Australia: real talk, big laughs and no filter

Estonia’s most unfiltered podcast duo Salajutud is heading Down Under for three nights of laughter, secrets and seriously juicy stories. If you've ever wanted to gossip in Estonian and laugh until you cry — this is your night!

Terminaator Down Under! Iconic Estonian rock band announces Australian tour

Estonian rock legends Terminaator are coming to Perth, Sydney and the Gold Coast this November for an unforgettable tour! Don’t miss your chance to sing along to the songs we all know by heart — early bird tickets are on sale now!

Estonian Minister thanks Australian choirs, dance groups and their leaders

The Estonian Ministry of Culture rolled out a gracious thank-you to our choir and dance leaders who participated in this year's Laulu- ja tantsupidu celebrations.

Estonia’s beloved song and dance festival kicks off today

Whether you’re dancing in Tallinn or dancing in your living room, this weekend is all about celebrating our kinship — with Estonia, with music and with each other.

Say hello to HEIA!

The brand spanking new Australia-wide site for Australian Estonians is here! Hello to all Estonians in Australia and welcome to: HEIA — Hello, Estonians in Australia!

Ave Nukki featured in Global Estonian newsletter

We’re absolutely delighted to share that Global Estonian has featured our very own Ave Nukki, President of the Estonian Society in Sydney and the lead of the next Eesti Päevad, in their June newsletter – and what an inspirational story it is!

Australian Estonian choirs and dancers embrace Laulu- ja tantsupidu

In July 2025, Estonian Australians will make a meaningful pilgrimage to Tallinn to take part in one of the world’s most powerful expressions of...

ECFA grants: Funding available for Estonian cultural projects in Australia

The Estonian Cultural Foundation in Australia (ECFA) is now inviting applications for funding for the 2025–2026 financial year. Whether you're an individual or part of...

Estonian movie “The Invisible Fight” screening on SBS

An Estonian film so wildly inventive, it kicks logic in the face and then politely blesses it, is heading to your screen this weekend....