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 Online Safety Commission is urging members of the public to stop sharing graphic images circulating on social media depicting a deceased individual. The Statement…
Four police officers charged in relation to an alleged assault case during a drug raid have been further remanded in custody. Jekope Nakula, Maciu Tuira,…
The role of the Fiji Institute of Chartered Accountants in influencing national policy and strengthening financial governance has come into focus at the FICA Congress…
The Suva High Court has raised concerns over delays in key evidence disclosures in the case involving two men charged over the death of Police…
40-year-old Domoniko Tabau has not applied for bail after appearing in the Suva High Court on an attempted murder charge. Tabau, who is accused of…
The SportsWorld Fijian Under-20 rugby team entered its final phase of preparation with confidence and renewed strength. Fijian under-20 hooker Issac Rauluni has earned a…
NEWS FROM AUSTRALIA
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Tom Zaunmayr speaks with Nadia Budihardjo about a company looking to branch…
Australia’s share market has posted its worst week since April as investors…
Tasmanian miner Grange Resources claims it was misled when it sold a…
Homes in the western suburbs of Perth continue to sell at a…
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.