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
Opposition Leader Inia Seruiratu says while the 2026-2027 National Budget contains some positive measures for households and businesses, the Opposition will carefully scrutinise government spending…
The Minister for Sports, Jese Saukuru, has expressed confidence in the 2026 National Budget allocation to his ministry, describing it as sufficient to meet key…
Excitement is building ahead of the World Rugby Junior World Championship 2026 in Georgia as the 16 best U20 teams prepare to get the tournament underway on Saturday.…
Taxi passengers will pay slightly more for their trips from next month following the approval of a temporary fare adjustment by the Fijian Competition and…
The Fiji Women’s Crisis Centre (FWCC) has called for greater accountability and seriousness in how allegations involving deaths, abuse, and human rights violations linked to…
The National Early Childhood Development Committee (NEAC) is urging stronger constitutional recognition and protection for children in Fiji, calling for early childhood development to be…
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OPINION: History provides a signpost for what to expect with the development…
OPINION: Australia must be prepared for conflict that’s increasingly defined by more…
An assessment panel has approved some changes to an apartment project in…
A carbon storage project off the WA coast has piqued the interest…
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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