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 Fijian Competition and Consumer Commission (FCCC) has taken regulatory action against three pharmacy businesses after they were found operating without a registered pharmacist present…
New Zealand’s Jorja Miller and South Africa’s Tristan Leyds have been crowned the HSBC SVNS Players of the Year after standout performances during the 2026…
Fiji and Kiribati have reaffirmed their commitment to closer cooperation on infrastructure and sustainable development, with both countries looking to strengthen resilience and improve essential…
Senior warrant officers from the Republic of Fiji Military Forces have strengthened regional defence ties and expanded their leadership expertise after participating in the Indo-Pacific…
Fiji has moved to strengthen its child protection system with the groundbreaking of a new rehabilitation centre that will provide care and support for vulnerable…
A major suspected marijuana plantation has been uncovered in Fiji’s Northern Division, with Police seizing more than 5,600 plants during an operation in the Qaravutu…
NEWS FROM AUSTRALIA
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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
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