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
Cabinet has approved a new policy aimed at guiding the relocation and resettlement of families evicted from informal settlements across Fiji. The Informal Settlement Evicted…
A new aviation training facility aimed at strengthening regional expertise has officially opened at the Fiji National University’s Bonunaqwele Campus in Nadi. Deputy Prime Minister…
The Ministry of Health and Medical Services has announced that the mortuary at Tavua Hospital will temporarily shut down to allow renovation works to be…
Fiji’s border security operations have been strengthened following the graduation of 20 Immigration Officers from the country’s first structured induction training programme. The five-week training,…
Police have arrested two men as investigations continue into a violent assault and property damage incident in Wailoku on Saturday night. Teams from the Southern…
Older Fijians are struggling with financial insecurity, limited access to healthcare services, and growing concerns about neglect and isolation, according to findings presented during the…
NEWS FROM AUSTRALIA
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The main US stock market indexes closed modestly higher, as easing government…
Super funds win broader advice roleThe federal government has launched its most…
Andrew Forrest’s $10.5 million plan to build multiple homes near his Le…
Andrew Forrest’s $10.5 million plan to build multiple homes near his Le…
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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