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 High Court has set the date for the hearing of a bail pending appeal application by self-employed businessman Imran Khan, also known as “King…
Rev. James Bhagwan and Graham Taylor have completed a 27-day paddle around Viti Levu, returning to the National Sailing Centre at Suva Point today after…
Young children joined Fiji Airports staff, families and stakeholders for a cleanup at the Fiji Airports compound on Saturday to mark World Cleanup Day. With…
RFMF Commander Major General Ro Jone Kalouniwai attended the 13th Beijing Xiangshan Forum in China from September 15–17, 2026. The forum focused on regional security,…
The existing Colonial War Memorial (CWM) Hospital campus will be the focus of Fiji’s next phase of hospital development, following a Cabinet decision to pursue…
Recent economic figures point to increasing confidence in Fiji’s economy, with private sector credit recording 14.6 percent growth in July. The continued rise in lending…
NEWS FROM AUSTRALIA
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Shares in Deep Yellow rose slightly early on Friday, despite the uranium…
Jay Hughes will return to Euroz Hartleys as non-executive chairman once its…
Alcoa’s global CEO says the company may have to make ‘harder decisions’,…
The Pilgangoora project in the Pilbara will become the world’s largest hard…
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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