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
A man in his late 20s is expected to appear before the Lautoka Magistrates Court charged with the alleged murder of a 38-year-old man. Police allege the…
Fresh opportunities are beginning to break ground for landowners, as a new quarry project promises jobs, road materials, and new income for communities connected to…
Fiji Swimming Olympian, Cheyenne Rova has been elected as the new Chair of the Oceania Athletes Commission, and for her role on the Oceania Aquatics…
A simple experience involving a long standing neighbour issue has been used to reflect on how everyday living situations can shape wider ideas of trust,…
Calls are growing for faster action to clear derelict ships in Suva Harbour, following concerns raised after the recent sinking of the Spirit of Altruism.…
Residents in Tavua and Rakiraki will now have improved access to medical imaging services following the installation of new floor-mounted digital x-ray machines at local hospitals. The Ministry of Health…
NEWS FROM AUSTRALIA
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OPINION: Australia must not shrink from developing closer relationships with its Pacific…
OPINION: Industrial action on major resources projects will reset the baseline for…
Former chairman of Clough, Jock Clough, and his partner Kate have purchased…
From the Hill: There’s nothing quite like a footy analogy when talking…
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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Mumbai Police have registered an FIR against Austrian national Peter Haag, husband of Bollywood actress Celina Jaitly, following allegations of cruelty, harassment, criminal intimidation, and…
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