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
Three women’s rights organizations are questioning the appointment of Pita Wise as Permanent Secretary for Public Enterprises, saying unanswered questions remain over a sexual harassment…
Cataract remains the leading cause of avoidable blindness in Fiji and the wider Pacific region, with refractive errors and corneal opacity also among the major…
Schools and students in the Northern Division are being encouraged to take the lead in protecting the environment through better waste management practices. The call…
Rugby Sevens legend and PSH Hospitals brand ambassador Waisale Serevi is encouraging members of the public to make their heart health a priority by attending…
The man allegedly involved in the assault of a woman inside a shop in Ba earlier this month has been charged and produced in court.…
Fiji’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs and External Trade has a new Permanent Secretary, with Mr Solo Mara taking up the role following the completion of…
NEWS FROM AUSTRALIA
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A development precinct in a coastal suburb north of Perth is set…
OPINION: Australia’s reliance on imported fuels amid ongoing global instability raises questions…
OPINION: Friends willing to answer Australia’s call tomorrow may be influenced by…
Coca-Cola Europacific Partners has completed a $39.7 million overhaul of its Kewdale…
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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