Welcome to Fiji Times, Australia
For many overseas Fijians, staying connected to home means staying connected to the people, culture, and community spirit that continue to shape their identity abroad. For years, Fiji Times has been one of the leading publications serving Fijian communities across Sydney and New South Wales, helping bridge that connection through news, stories, and community coverage.
With strong relationships across a wide network of associations, cultural organisations, and community groups, Fiji Times holds a particularly close connection with Fiji Indian communities living in Australia. From local events and achievements to developments back home in Fiji, the publication continues to provide content that reflects the interests and experiences of overseas Fijians across generations.
Today, Fiji Times remains committed to informing, connecting, and celebrating the Fijian diaspora while strengthening the bond between overseas communities and the place they continue to proudly call home.
News From Fiji
The Ranibulu community now has a restored place of worship and gathering following the renovation of the Ranibulu Shree Sanatan Dharam Ganesh Mandir. The temple…
Opposition Leader Inia Seruiratu says the High Court’s decision to declare the Commission of Inquiry report into the appointment of former FICAC Commissioner Barbara Malimali…
A gathering celebrating Fiji’s local food, traditional knowledge and biodiversity was held at Tukuni Restaurant at the Foundation for Rural Integrated Enterprises & Development headquarters…
All eight clubs that competed in the inaugural OFC Pro League season have been approved for the next stage of the 2027 club licensing process.…
Boxing has made its return to Navosa after a 44-year absence, reviving a sporting tradition that last featured in the province in 1982. The comeback…
The Sawani Village School community in Naitasiri has been encouraged to continue supporting its annual fundraising campaign, with two key projects identified to improve conditions…
NEWS FROM AUSTRALIA
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City of Perth councillor Catherine Lezer has publicly called for sacked chief…
National healthcare wholesaler Symbion has sold its only Western Australian warehouse –…
A $4 million-plus Federal Court action against property investor Allen Bruce Caratti…
Tom Zaunmayr and Justin Fris discuss a community at the coalface of…
Articles
The Girmitya - how indentured labour shaped modern Fiji
On the second of May 1879, a ship called the Leonidas docked at Levuka – then the capital of colonial Fiji – carrying 463 men, women, and children from India.
October 10, 1970 - the day Fiji became independent
October 10, 1970, was a Thursday. In Suva’s Albert Park, a ceremony took place that had been centuries in the making and that no living Fijian had ever witnessed before — the lowering of a colonial flag and the raising of their own.
What to eat in Fiji - a guide to the food Fijians actually love
The food at a Fijian resort is usually fine. It is designed for an international palate, fresh, and perfectly acceptable. It is also not what Fijians eat at home.
Fijians in Australia - people who made their mark
There are approximately 60,000 people of Fijian origin living in Australia. They are nurses and doctors, teachers and engineers, builders and business owners, athletes and artists, community leaders and public servants.
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Headlined by Ranveer Singh, Pralay the ambitious new end-of-the-world action thriller, has officially gone on floors in Mumbai, marking the commencement of filming on one…
Jackky Bhagnani has returned to acting after a six-year gap with the Independence Day anthem ‘Tere Rang Mein,’ released under his music label Jjust Music.…
The English trailer of Nitesh Tiwari’s Ramayana: Part 1 has been released by Sony Pictures for audiences worldwide, offering an international preview of the upcoming…
Reports claiming that IPL founder and businessman Lalit Modi will enter the Bigg Boss 20 house have been denied by Modi, who has also issued…
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