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VOSA Sydney — Your Weekly Window into Slovenian Life
News, culture, community updates and more —online and on air.
If you would like to send a special message to a family member or friend, or listen to your favourite song on the next show, email vosaradio@outlook.com, or call 0400 533 009 no later than
5 pm every Tuesday.
Voice of Slovenian Australians Sydney is live every Saturday on 89.3 FM.
What is happening on VOSA Radio tomorrow?
Tomorrow, we will hear more about the opening of the new HASA NSW Library, as well as the reunion event held last Sunday at Club Triglav Mounties. As always, we will feature your special messages, story ,word and song of the week.
On this Day in Slovenian History: August 28
Ivan Tavčar was born on 28 August 1851 in Poljane nad Škofjo Loko. He became one of Slovenia’s most renowned writers, lawyers, and politicians. Tavčar served as mayor of Ljubljana from 1911 to 1921, playing an important role in the city’s political and cultural life. As a writer, he is particularly remembered for his novels and stories portraying Slovenian rural life, love and the changing world.
His best-known works include Cvetje v jeseni (Blossoms in Autumn) and Visoška kronika (The Visoko Chronicle), being considered one of the major works of Slovenian historical fiction. Tavčar died in Ljubljana in 1923 but he remains an important figure in Slovenian literary and political history.
The Latest: Key Features and Community Updates
- Discover Slovenia Through Film
- Bocce Star Shines at Asia Oceania Championships
- Luka Dončič visits Slovenia with LA Lakers team mates
- Kidney Kar Rally Day 3 and 4: Aleks Lajovic and Damien Novak
- Slovenian Language Learning Corner: Dictionary and Podcast
- St Raphael’s Pastoral Council Notices: Upcoming Event & Rookwood Cemetery Plots Available
- Researching Slovenian Genealogy Session with Silvia Zele- 2nd September
Slovenian Organisations / Regular Weekly Updates
- Club Triglav Mounties
- St Raphael’s Slovenian Mission Merrylands
- Consular Assistance NSW
- Slovenian Australian Association Canberra
- Slovenian Language Association QLD
Discover Slovenia Through Film
Slovenian films and television programmes offer a wonderful way to reconnect with the country from home.
The Baza Slovenskih Filmov (BSF) provides access to a growing collection of Slovenian feature films, documentaries, animation and television productions. Explore the collection, discover classic Slovenian cinema and films that bring Slovenia’s people, places and stories to life.
Photo: I Feel Slovenia
You can also visit RTV Slovenija, Slovenia’s national public broadcaster, which offers a wide range of Slovenian television, documentaries, cultural programmes, news and other video content online. It’s another great way to keep up with life in Slovenia and enjoy Slovenian-language programming from home..
Bocce Star Shines at Asia Oceania Championships
What a performance from Nicole Samsa at Myrtleford 2026!
🥇 GOLD – Women’s Singles
🥇 GOLD – Women’s Progressive
🥈 SILVER – Mixed Rapid Relay with Stefano Chiandotto
🇦🇺 NEW AUSTRALIAN RECORD – 30 hits from 41 throws in the Women’s Progressive.
Nicole’s Singles final was an absolute thriller. Facing China’s Xiping Cheng, Nicole held her nerve when it mattered most to take the match 13–11 and secure the Gold medal for Australia.
Her Progressive campaign was equally impressive, culminating in another Gold medal after setting the Australian record earlier in the competition.
Two Gold, one Silver and an Australian record. Congratulations Nicole — an outstanding Championship in the Green & Gold!
Text : Bocce Australia
Luka Dončič visits Slovenia with LA team mates
Kidney Kar Rally
Day 3 and 4: Aleks Lajovic & Damien Novak’s Journey
Day three provided very different conditions to day two.
Instead of snow, we had dust and instead of 1 degree, we enjoyed a balmy 18 degrees.
Today, we departed Canberra and headed to Narooma via Bodalla and back to Canberra via Michelago.
The drive was filled with narrow tracks and some steep drop offs in places, with a few cars coming unstuck and requiring a visit to the “beautician” / panel beater. One poor entry cracked their oil sump on a large rock and had to be towed out.
After lunch, we headed back to Canberra via Adaminaby with the rally finishing at the Honeysuckle campground in the Namadgi National Park (A.C.T).
Day four was our final day of driving. We covered 480km and headed out of Canberra to Cooma via the small rural communities of Aralen and Countegany.
We stopped for lunch at Cooma Public School, with a delicious lunch being served by the Parents and Friends Association. The kids loved looking at all the cars, with our little 2.0L, 4-cylinder Subaru not as popular as the Holden 5.7L V8’s, with modified exhausts.
There was an unofficial competition of which car the kids thought sounded better as the cars were revved to their limiters with the school kids shouting with joy. A Holden Ute was declared the winner by the judges who had a maximum age of 12.
Slovenian Language Learning Corner: Dictionary and Podcast
Dictionary & Vocabulary Tool- Fran Dictionary Portal
When you start reading Slovenian, Fran is an extremely useful tool. It brings together Slovenian dictionaries and other language resources in one place.
Fran allows you to explore Slovenian words,meanings,usage and related language information. For iphone users, you can find it on the app store and andriod users via google play.
FluentFiction –Podcast
This is a podcast designed specifically to help learners develop their Slovenian listening comprehension through short, engaging stories. Episodes are generally around 15 minutes and use everyday situations, Slovenian places, culture and characters to introduce language in context.
Accessible via Apple Podcasts or Spotify.
St Raphael’s Pastoral Council-Upcoming Events
Feast of St Raphael, Farewell Fr. Darko & Wedding Anniversaries – Sunday 27th September
Join us in celebrating 20+ years of Father Darko’s faithful service, honouring St Raphael our Patron Saint, and celebrating couples marking wedding anniversaries.
Rookwood Cemetery- Slovenian St Raphael Lawn 3
Our forward-thinking Franciscan priests had the foresight to arrange dedicated lawn areas at Rookwood Cemetery for members of our Slovenian community. Slovenian Lawns 1 and 2 are now full.
The only burial plots still available within the Slovenian lawn areas are in Slovenian St Raphael Lawn, also known as Slovenian Lawn 3.
There are still plots available, however it is not known how long the remaining plots will continue to be available specifically for members of our Slovenian community.
A Monumental Lawn Grave in St Raphael Lawn may accommodate up to three coffin burials, or up to five cremated remains, subject to the cemetery’s requirements.
The plots are offered with a Perpetual Interment Right. This means the right of interment does not expire and there are no annual renewal fees.If you or your family would like to be buried within our Slovenian St Raphael Lawn, you may wish to consider purchasing a plot while they are still available.
For availability, current pricing and further information, please contact Rookwood Catholic Cemetery Sales:
Phone: 02 9649 6423
Email: enquiries@catholiccemeteries.com.au
Research Slovenian Genealogy Session, with Silvia Zele – 2nd September
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. For the full details, click the more info button.
Keep Updated with what’s happening in Slovenia
and local organisations in Sydney
Triglav Mounties Group
Contact details
Email: triglav.reception@mountiesgroup com.au
Phone: (02) 9426 1000
Bring Dad to Triglav for Father’s Day!
- Lunch: Family entertainment, including activities for kids.
- Dinner: Live entertainment with a band/duo.
- Members’ Promotion: Spend $10 or more at the bar to automatically receive a ticket into the prize draw.
- Prizes:
One hamper giveaway at lunchtime and in evening
Major prize: BBQ, drawn on Monday. - Food: Normal bistro menu plus blackboard specials available throughout the day.
- No set menu.
- Important: This promotion is for members only.
Your Special Events
Triglav Mounties is available to host your family celebrations, including birthdays, baptisms and other special occasions.
Bookings are essential.
(02) 9426 1000
St Raphael’s Slovenian Mission Merrylands
Email: slomission.sydney@gmail.com
Phone: 0409 074 760
Tedenske Novice
Pater Darko Informs :
This Sunday, August 30, is the 22nd Sunday of the year.
On the first Fridays of the month and other days, I will visit and administer Holy Communion to the sick and elderly.
Pilgrimage to Marian Valley: This will take place a week from Saturday, on September 12. Holy Mass will be celebrated there at 11:00 AM, followed by a procession to our Chapel of Mary Help of Christians (Marija Pomagaj).
REGISTRATION IS NOW OPEN for our Parish Feast Day / St. Raphael’s Sunday on September 27. couples celebrating wedding anniversaries: Please register as soon as possible. Couples celebrating their golden wedding anniversary and seniors are welcome every year. ALL Parishioners : Please sign up for the lunch in hall ($30; children under 12: $15) by September 20.
Slovenian Consulate NSW
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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Introducing Naša Miza: The Slovenian Australian Cookbook
Every Recipe Tells a Story.
Every Story Brings Us Home.
We’re inviting Slovenian Australians from every state and territory to help create something truly special—a cookbook that celebrates our food, our families, and the stories that have travelled from Slovenia to Australia.
Share your recipe. Share your story. Help us create a cookbook that every Slovenian Australian family will be proud to call their own.
Contact Natasha via the admin email address to contribute to Naša Miza: The Slovenian Australian Cookbook.
Interested in Learning Slovenian Folk Dancing ?
We are exploring the possibility of establishing monthly Slovenian Folk Dance classes in Canberra led by a local teacher.
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.
SLCA – Learn Slovenian Let’s Preserve our Language!
Email: slovenianlanguage.qld@gmail.com
Slovenian Language and Culture Association QLD (SLCA QLD)
offers 7 engaging online classes,
including two for young learners.
7:00 a.m. Sunday (QLD time): For beginners—kids learn Slovenian through songs, games, and basic grammar.
8:00 a.m. Sunday: For children aged 9+ with some Slovenian knowledge.
Adults: can choose from two advanced beginner classes, one intermediate class, or a 60-hour intensive beginner course.
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