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
Sixty women vendors at the Suva Municipal Market have received food safety training aimed at improving hygiene, food preparation and handling practices. The two-day programme…
Fiji’s children are being encouraged to develop strong values from an early age following the soft launch of the Fiji Independent Commission Against Corruption’s (FICAC)…
Liquefied petroleum gas prices in Fiji are largely determined by movements in international markets, with global benchmark prices, exchange rates and shipping costs factored into…
Fifty women from communities in Nacodreudreu, Nakasa, Dreketi and Wailevu in Cakaudrove have completed a week-long awareness programme focused on gender, violence against women and…
The road to Olympic medals is taking shape in Senegal, with the pools confirmed for the men’s and women’s rugby sevens competitions at the Dakar…
Young people in Navosa are gaining practical skills aimed at helping them create small business and income opportunities through a two-day tie-dye training programme. The…
NEWS FROM AUSTRALIA
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The logo of a WA fast food chain has made a return…
A Perth builder and its nominated supervisor have been fined $25,000 over…
OPINION: Warning signs of a global debt crisis are becoming hard to…
Proponents of a Kojonup wind farm are walking a tightrope between economic…
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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ENTERTAINMENT
Women in Film (WIF) India has launched Exhibition programme with screenings of Hamlet starring Riz Ahmed and Sheeba Chaddha. WIF India has announced the launch…
Bollywood Hungama recently exclusively reported about Shilpa Shirodkar’s casting in Malamaal Weekly 2. Following this, a social media exchange a while back seems to confirm…
The portrayal of Vedika Pinto as Sudha in Musafir Cafe has not only brought the character to life but also offered plenty of fashion inspiration.…
Anil Kapoor is set to host Star Plus’ upcoming quiz game show India Ke Top 1%, which will introduce a format centred on common sense…
Actor Gajendra Chauhan, best known for playing Yudhishthir in BR Chopra’s iconic television series Mahabharat, has shared his thoughts on Nitesh Tiwari’s much-awaited Ramayana. While…
As India prepares to celebrate its 80th Independence Day on August 15, the cast of Netflix’s Operation Safed Sagar will come together for a special…