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
Prime Minister Sitiveni Rabuka has reassured the public that the Kava Bill 2026 is still subject to further consultation and parliamentary review before it can…
The Ministry of Forestry is urging members of the public and visitors to help safeguard the Taveuni Forest Reserve and protect the Tagimoucia, a plant…
Vuvuzelas will be prohibited at Govind Park’s Four R Stadium during this year’s Extra Battle of the Giants, as the Fiji Football Association maintains its…
Efforts to improve the quality of food available to children were highlighted at a policy dialogue focused on strengthening healthier food environments through home-grown school…
The trial against the former Deputy Prime Minister, Professor Biman Prasad started today in the Suva Magistrate court, with FICAC instrcuted to verify documents relating…
Prime Minister Sitiveni Rabuka is urging Fijians to remain calm and not allow religious, racial or political divisions to emerge following the presentation of the…
NEWS FROM AUSTRALIA
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New statistics have laid bare the impact of brick shortages on housing…
The Shire of Serpentine Jarrahdale has joined the race to attract the…
The High Court of Australia’s ruling over a coal mine’s life extension…
Telstra Digital Infrastrucutre has reached a pivotal milestone in its multi-billion-dollar national…
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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The casting of Race 4 has been the subject of speculation for some time, with several Bollywood names being linked to the action franchise. Aamir…
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