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 Colonial War Memorial Hospital’s ageing water and sewerage system is currently undergoing a major upgrade as part of support from the Australian Government. Assistant…
Republic of Fiji Military Forces Commander, Major General Ro Jone Kalouniwai, has acknowledged the seriousness of the death of Jone Vakarisi while in military custody,…
Sakiasi Ditoka welcomed the Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of the Philippines to Fiji, Noel M. Novicio, during a courtesy visit at the Ministry’s headquarters in…
Prime Minister Sitiveni Rabuka has paid tribute to mothers throughout Fiji in his Mother’s Day message, acknowledging their strength, sacrifice and unconditional love. In his…
Queen Victoria School has finally broken its four-year title drought in the Vodafone Fiji Secondary Schools Rugby League Under-19 competition after defeating arch-rivals Ratu Kadavulevu…
The Ministry of Multi-Ethnic Affairs, Culture, Heritage and Arts will officially seal a 50-Year Girmit Time Capsule next Friday as part of the 147th National…
NEWS FROM AUSTRALIA
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West Perth-based Many Peaks Minerals has raised almost $30 million in an…
Aboriginal contractor Hicks Civil & Mining has branched out to Queensland in…
The Perth Mint has reported $40 billion in exports of bullion and…
The dance company reflects on its roots as it enters a new…
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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Actor Sonu Sood has come out in support of Alia Bhatt after the actress faced heavy trolling on social media over her recent appearance at…
Netflix has officially announced the release date of its upcoming crime-comedy Maa Behen, starring Madhuri Dixit, Tripti Dimri, and Dharna Durgaa in lead roles. The…
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Ranbir Kapoor has invested in a premium land parcel in Ayodhya, adding a significant real estate acquisition to his portfolio at a time when the…
As excitement around Jr NTR and director Prashanth Neel’s upcoming film NTRNeel continues to grow, fresh industry buzz suggests that fans may be in for…
Mouni Roy and her husband Suraj Nambiar have officially confirmed their separation after four years of marriage. The couple issued a joint statement on Thursday…