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 Fiji Police Force is again warning members of the public about the risks associated with excessive alcohol consumption following two separate serious assault cases.…
Fiji is gearing up to welcome athletes, officials and supporters from across the Melanesian region after officially signing the hosting agreement for the MSG Prime…
Pacific students are using technology more frequently for entertainment than for school-related activities, according to findings from the Pacific Islands Literacy and Numeracy Assessment (PILNA)…
For a taxi driver, a few cents can make a difference at the end of a long day. But with the cost of keeping a…
Six children from Fiji, Kiribati and the Solomon Islands are preparing to return home after receiving life-saving heart treatment at the Sri Sathya Sai Sanjeevani…
Self-employed businessman Imran Khan, also known as “King Khan,” has appealed his conviction and sentence for possession of methamphetamine. Khan appeared before Judge, Justice Pita…
NEWS FROM AUSTRALIA
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Australian shares have clocked a second week of modest progress, as global…
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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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Punjabi singer and actor Ammy Virk has addressed reports claiming that his convoy came under fire in Canada after returning from a concert in Abbotsford,…
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