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
Children across Fiji are calling for safer social media use, while still wanting access to online platforms. The Social Media Age Deferment Taskforce is working…
Fiji’s Junior Kulas are set for a crucial semifinal against New Caledonia tonight at the National Stadium in Honiara, with a place in the OFC…
People travelling through Nabouwalu and businesses relying on the northern maritime gateway could benefit from improved navigation information as Fiji Hydrographic Services begins a new…
A Government grant of $15,000 is helping Nanumi Au Eco Village in Rakiraki broaden its tourism services, increase earnings and provide employment for local women.…
People across Fiji are being urged to take HIV testing and treatment seriously after the Government declared HIV a national emergency in response to a…
Fiji has officially declared HIV a national emergency, with Government warning that the country’s current response is no longer enough to deal with the scale…
NEWS FROM AUSTRALIA
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The treasurer remains upbeat as he tries to sell proposed changes to…
The Nasdaq ended lower on Tuesday, as chip stocks added to recent…
Energy giants warn the economics of green transition getting harder
Federal government regulations are costing businesses tens of billions a year, dragging…
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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ENTERTAINMENT
Drishyam The Conclusion is gearing up for its grand theatrical release on October 2. Before audiences unravel the mystery, the makers have been giving a…
The Netflix series, The Royals is set to return for a second season with a new central romantic equation. Ishaan Khatter, Sini Shetty and Gurfateh…
A few days ago, Bollywood Hungama reported that Ajay Devgn-starrer Ranger, originally scheduled to release on December 4, has been postponed. The Sanjay Dutt-Tamannaah Bhatia…
After more than a year, Sidharth Malhotra returns to the big screen with The Vvaan and for the first time, he’s paired opposite Tamannaah Bhatia.…
The countdown to the 27th edition of IIFA Weekend & Awards has officially begun, with Etihad Arena at Yas Island, Abu Dhabi, set to host…
Rani Mukerji’s mother, Krishna Mukerji, passed away recently at the age of 75. The cause of her demise has not been disclosed, and the Mukerji…