3rd July 2026 – NSW & ACT – Stičišče avstralskih Slovencev

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A Shepherd, Willow Flute Maker, and Keeper of Tradition

At 79, Andrej Prešeren has spent the past 29 summers bringing the traditions of Velika Planina to life. Dressed in a shepherd’s costume, the willow flute maker welcomes visitors each day, sharing stories of mountain life and preserving Slovenia’s mountain herding heritage. He brings joy to the many tourists and visitors who come to Velika Planina. If you see Andrej on your next time visit to Velika Planina stop and say hi.

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Dnevnik

From Slovenia to the World: Communities, Culture & Updates

Click the link below to explore Slovenian communities around the world. You will also find information about the Office for Slovenians Abroad, along with current news and updates.

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What is happening on VOSA Radio tomorrow?

This week, we’re celebrating the 2024–25 Community Award recipients, with interviews featuring some of this year’s recipients as they reflect on their achievements and contributions to the community. Plus, enjoy our regular Story of the Week, Word of the Week, and plenty of Slovenian music.

Summary of this week’s VOSA Notices:

Key Feature Highlights this week in VOSA Notices

Researching Slovenian Genealogy with Silvia Zele
FIFA World Cup 2026: Weekly Round-Up by Zac Limare
35th Anniversary Slovenian Statehood and Independence: NSW Parliament
Slovenian Language Courses

Slovenian Organisations / Regular Weekly Updates

Club Triglav Mounties – Elvis Night
St Raphael’s Slovenian Mission Merrylands – Weekly Updates & Pastoral Committee Update
Consular Assistance NSW
Slovenian Australian Association Canberra – Weekly Updates
Slovenian Language Association QLD – Weekly Classes
Seeking more information on Slovenia or our Community? Scroll down to explore the range of links.

Researching Slovenian Genealogy with Silvia Zele

Date: Thursday 16 July 2026
Time: 7.30pm to 8.30pm (Australian Eastern Standard Time – AEDT)
Venue: On Zoom

For Slovenian descendants in Australia (or elsewhere) who are interested in family tree research and are looking for some internet links and information. The session will run as a PowerPoint presentation suitable for the entire group, so there will be limited opportunity to focus on individuals.

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FIFA World Cup 2026: Weekly Round-Up by Zac Limare

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Photo: Claudio Thoma/Keystone/AP

The past week has marked the end of the group stage and the beginning of the knockout rounds, with several heavyweights confirming their status as genuine title contenders. Argentina, France, Brazil, Belgium and Mexico all progressed with convincing performances, while Paraguay and Morocco produced two of the biggest upsets by eliminating Germany and the Netherlands in dramatic penalty shootouts.

From an Australian perspective, the Socceroos showed tremendous resilience to earn a goalless draw with Paraguay in their final group match, securing a place in the Round of 32. Australia now faces Egypt in a knockout clash, with a place in the Round of 16 on the line.Individually, Lionel Messi continues to lead from the front for Argentina, Kylian Mbappé has been outstanding as France have cruised into the knockout stage, while Vinícius Júnior has been one of Brazil’s most influential players, combining pace, flair and creativity to help keep the five-time champions firmly among the tournament favourites.

Matches & Results

35th Anniversary Slovenian Statehood and Independence NSW Parliament

On Friday 26 June, the Slovenian Consulate NSW, led by Honorary Consul Mr Aleks Lajovic and Honorary Vice Consul Mr Mark Stariha, in collaboration with the Embassy of the Republic of Slovenia Canberra, hosted a special reception at the New South Wales Parliament to mark the 35th Anniversary of Slovenian Statehood and Independence.

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Slovenian Language Courses

Online Slovenian Language Morning and Afternoon Course,
Autumn 2026
Application Deadline: August 31, 2026

Winter Slovenian Language School in Ljubljana 2027
Application Deadline: August 31, 2026

Spring Slovenian Language School in Ljubljana 2027
Application Deadline: August 31, 2026

For more information, click the links below:

https://centerslo.si/tecaji-za-odrasle/
https://centerslo.si/za-otroke/
https://centerslo.si/tecaji-za-odrasle/stipendije/

Triglav Mounties Group

Contact details
Phone: 02 9426 1000, Fax: 02 9823 2522
Email: triglavinfo@mountiesgroup.com.au
Web: www.mountiesgroup.com.au
Trading Hours
Sunday to Thursday: 10.00am – 12.00am – Friday & Saturday: 10.00am – 3.30am
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You are invited to Elvis Night at Club Triglav on Sunday 18th July.
Rock on at Triglav as we pay tribute to the one and only King of Rock ‘n’ Roll.
See flyer below for more information.

Elvis Flyer

Regular Events

Triglav Bistro
Lunch: Daily, 10 AM – 3 PM
Dinner: 5 PM – 9 PM

Bingo
Every Monday, Tuesday & Thursday mornings at 10 AM

Trivia Night: Every Wednesday evening
Meat Raffle: Every Friday evening

Your Special Events

Triglav Mounties is available to host your family celebrations such
as birthdays,baptisms and the like.

Booking’s Essential. Tel.(02) 9426 1000

Triglav Daily Events – What’s On

St Raphael’s Slovenian Mission Merrylands

Email: slomission.sydney@gmail.com
Phone: 0409 074 760

Tedenske Novice

Pater Darko informs :

This Sunday 5th July is the Feast of St Cyril and Methodius and Sunday for Slovenians Around the World. At Holy mass, the mixed choir will sing.

On this special day, let us unite in spirit with our fellow Slovenians who live in Slovenia and throughout the world, and let us keep them in our prayers.

CHANGES:

Fr. Jeremy Santoso currently assistant priest at St. Margaret Mary Alacoque Parish in Merrylands, has been appointed parish priest of Moss Vale Parish.
Fr. Zachary Lewis currently vicar at the Marian Valley monastery, is coming to Merrylands to serve as assistant priest at St. Margaret Mary’s Parish.
Fr. Klaudio Milohanović (Franciscan), currently in charge of the Croatian Church of St. Nikola Tavelić in St. John’s Park, is leaving for Čakovec.
Fr. Davor Filko (Franciscan), currently in charge of the Church of St. Anthony of Padua in Summer Hill, is leaving to become a parish priest in Osijek.

Click the link below for the weekly updates in Slovenian on Glas Slovenija.

Weekly Updates in Slovenian

Osmrtnice ( Death Notices)

On Friday, 15th May 2026 MIRKA ZAVNIK, née SMRDEL, died in the Regis Kuluin Nursing Home (Kuluin, QLD). She was 88 years old, and was born in Kal pri Pivki, Košana Parish. The funeral service was held on Wednesday, 1st July 2026, in the chapel of the Gregson & Weight Funerals funeral home in Buderim, Sunshine Coast, QLD.

On Friday, 5th June 2026, in Brisbane, QLD, MARICA PODOBNIK, née KLAVŽAR, died. She was 103 and a half years old, and was born on 19.11.1922 in the village of Jesenica near Cerkne. For many years she was a supporter, president and treasurer of the Planinka Society near Brisbane. The funeral was held in a close family circle.

Emil Fabjančič passed away on Wednesday, July 1, 2026, at Braeside Hospital in Prairiewood, NSW. He was 85 years old and was born in Javorje, in the parish of Obrov (now Hrušica). The funeral Mass will be held on Thursday, July 16, 2026, at 12:30 p.m, in the Mother of Mercy Chapel at Rookwood Cemetery. He will be laid to rest at the St. Raphael’s Slovenian Lawn, Rookwood Cemetery.

The St Raphael’s Pastoral Committee (Pastoralni Svet)

On Saturday, 27 June, the St Raphael’s Mission held a meeting at which members of our church community were appointed to the Pastoral Committee. These members will work collaboratively to support Pater Darko Žnidaršič and foster the spiritual and community life of our parish.

Committee Members

Chairperson: Josie Modrijančič
Vice Chairperson: Walter Šuber
Secretary: Olga Lah – assisted by Mimi De Rooy and Jordan Covich
Treasurer: Joe Marinč – assisted by Branko Fabjančič, Mimi De Rooy and Michelle Šušteršič
Liturgy Facilitators: Sonia Fisher and Joe Marinč
Catering and Community Activities Facilitator: Olga Konda – assisted by Jenny Stariha, Josie Modrijančič, Irene Stariha, Vesna Kavčič and Kristine Šuber
Maintenance Facilitator: Mark Stariha – assisted by Jože Lah and Walter Šuber.

The Pastoral Committee serves in an advisory capacity rather than a governing one. Members are appointed for a five-year term.

The Committee’s role is to promote and nurture the life of our church community, supporting the pastoral mission of the parish while representing and giving voice to the hopes, needs and aspirations of our parishioners.

We congratulate all those who have accepted these roles and thank them for their willingness to serve our community with generosity and commitment. We ask God’s blessing upon them as they undertake this important ministry.

Click the link below for the full version in Slovenian.

Slovenian version

Slovenian Consular Assistance

Honorary Consuls and Vice Consuls serve as Slovenia’s official representatives. They work under the supervision of the Slovenian Embassy in Canberra, unpaid and part time.

For General Information and queries related to Slovenia, please send an email to ConsulateSlovenia.Sydney@gmail.com

Alternatively, call Honorary Consul Aleks Lajovic on 0407 678 578 or Honorary Vice Consul Mark Stariha on 0404 464 727.

Slovenian Australian Association Canberra

Email:admin@slovenianclubcanberra.org.au
Phone: (02) 6282 1083

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Interested in Learning Slovenian Folk Dancing ?

Following the success of the workshop, we are exploring the possibility of establishing monthly Slovenian Folk Dance classes in Canberra and perhaps Sydney as well led by a local teacher.

This would be a wonderful opportunity to:

Learn traditional Slovenian dances
Connect with Slovenian culture and heritage
Meet new people and make friends
Enjoy a fun and active social activity
Help preserve an important part of our cultural traditions

No previous dance experience is required, and people of all ages are welcome to express their interest.

Expressions of Interest Now Open

Please register your interest by return email.
If there is sufficient interest, we hope to launch regular classes in Canberra and Sydney in the near future.

Keeping Our Traditions Alive, One Dance Step at a Time

The success of the recent workshop has shown that our community has a genuine passion for Slovenian culture, language, music, and dance.

Together, we are ensuring these traditions continue to thrive for generations to come.

The SAAC New Restaurant- Dober Tek

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Dedicated children’s menu
Kids under 12 eat free on Saturdays
Delicious Sunday specials
Available on Uber Eats
Friendly atmosphere and great company

Bring the family, invite your friends, and enjoy everything our club has to offer.

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