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 shortage of cane-cutting labour is putting extra pressure on growers during this year’s harvest. Government is increasing support now, while looking at new ways…
A damaged section of the Queens Highway near Semo Village is being rebuilt to provide a safer and stronger crossing. The upgrade is expected to…
Albert Park hosted the 70th anniversary of the Hibiscus Festival, but the Suva City Council did not receive any venue hire revenue from the event.…
The Navakaka Women’s Group in Navatu, Cakaudrove, is turning traditional skills and locally sourced materials into income while supporting development in their community. The 24-member…
Sasa Bridge along Bukuya Road in Nadi will be temporarily closed this weekend to allow emergency replacement of its bridge deck. The Fiji Roads Authority…
The Fiji Meteorological Service is hosting a regional training programme aimed at strengthening tropical cyclone forecasting and preparedness across the South-West Pacific. The 17th Session…
NEWS FROM AUSTRALIA
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The lead-up to a triple child homicide put the government under enormous…
A faulty trailer spurred a national opportunity for one of the region’s…
UPDATED: A local man known to police has been arrested over the…
Opposition leader Basil Zempilas has taken a swipe at businessman Mark Barnaba,…
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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Superstar Salman Khan is all set to get onto intense work mode as his upcoming action drama Monster enters its final and most intense stretch…
Actor Imran Khan was detained by Mumbai Police while participating in a protest at August Kranti Maidan in Mumbai on October 10. The protest was…
Emraan Hashmi starrer Gunmaaster G9 has added another development to its distribution plans ahead of its theatrical release, with Phars Films acquiring the film’s overseas…
Ajay Devgn delivered a blockbuster this year with Drishyam The Conclusion, which was released during the lucrative October 2 weekend. Interestingly, the actor is gearing…
Bollywood star Ranveer Singh has added a new luxury car to his garage, with the actor taking delivery of the BMW i7 50 xDrive, the…
Actor Ronit Roy has leased a commercial office space in Mumbai’s Andheri West for a total rent of approximately Rs 1.39 crores over a five-year…