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 Government is intensifying efforts to boost domestic rice production as part of a broader strategy to reduce Fiji’s reliance on imported rice and strengthen…
A one-year-old child has become Fiji’s latest road fatality following a vehicle accident near the Barara bypass on Saturday night. Police said the child was…
Fiji Rugby has unveiled its final 32-member FIJI Water Flying Fijians squad for the upcoming Nations Championship campaign, with preparations now underway for a challenging…
The Fiji National University has strengthened its research framework with the Fiji Institute of Pacific Health Research (FIPHR) officially transitioning from the College of Medicine,…
Residents of Tavua and nearby communities will soon benefit from improved access to youth and sports services with the opening of the Ministry of Youth…
A teacher from a prominent school in Tailevu has been convicted on six charges of rape involving students.The court heard evidence from the complainants, who…
NEWS FROM AUSTRALIA
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OPINION: Technology may provide an answer for farmers wanting machinery parts.
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Nuclear-powered submarine sustainment operations will sit in the middle of the Henderson…
Macmahon Holdings has extended its presence at Greatland Gold’s Telfer mine in…
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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