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 High Court in Suva has found Apisai Madigibuli guilty of murdering his pregnant wife, Kitiana Baravilala, following a fatal stabbing at a Suva apartment…
More than 90 households in Gusuisavu Village are benefiting from improved access to safe and dependable water following the completion of a new borehole project.…
A new research initiative aimed at understanding postpartum depression among mothers in Fiji has been officially launched by the Fiji Medical Association (FMA) in partnership…
The Fiji Kulas will face Hong Kong’s Women’s National Team tonight in the first of two FIFA international friendly matches scheduled in Hong Kong. The…
The Fiji Rugby Union and the Fiji Corrections Service have begun discussions on a potential partnership aimed at expanding rugby development opportunities while supporting rehabilitation…
Speaker of Parliament Filimone Jitoko has commended members of the Fijian community living in Samoa for their contributions and for representing Fiji’s values with pride…
NEWS FROM AUSTRALIA
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Opinion: There are challenges ahead for Western Australia’s booming project pipeline.
WhiteRock Lithium’s shares have surged on its debut on the Australian Securities…
West Perth-based explorer Killi Resources has appointed Hamish Halliday as its managing…
Sam Jones speaks to Nadia Budihardjo about why experts have flagged subsea…
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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