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 Office of the Director of Public Prosecutions has found there is insufficient evidence to charge 11 police officers over allegations arising from Facebook posts…
Co-captain Matila Vocea has praised the Crest Fiji Blacks after they secured their third straight win at the Vodafone Arena yesterday. Vocea credited the victory…
The Springboks Women are expecting a well-balanced challenge from the Fijiana 15s, praising the hosts for the way they move the ball and combine expansive…
World Rugby has announced the Emirates Match Official appointments for 22 men’s international matches scheduled between August and October, including the Rugby’s Greatest Rivalry series…
Families in Tiliva Village, Kadavu, are a step closer to moving into new homes as construction under the Tiliva Village Rural Housing Scheme (Scheme 3)…
The Vanua ko Vuda is preparing to bid a final farewell to its paramount chief, Turaga na Tui Vuda, Ratu Eparama Kitione Tavaiqia, who passed…
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Australia has joined an international call for greater AI regulation as it…
A UAE-based critical minerals group has struck a deal to acquire Global…
Lawyer Ben Caratti is fighting a summons to appear at a Supreme…
Australians hunting bargains on comparison websites risk being duped by sites that…
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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