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
FRIEND Fiji has marked its 25th anniversary, celebrating a quarter-century of work focused on strengthening and supporting communities across the country. Prime Minister Sitiveni Rabuka…
Fiji FA eyes better facilities for next year’s schools football The Fiji Football Association says better playing facilities will be a key focus ahead of…
Suva’s young squad is beginning to find its rhythm in the Skipper Cup, with head coach Vueti Tupou encouraged by the progress following their second…
The FMF Hibiscus Festival has returned to Albert Park after an 11-year absence, as the iconic festival marks its 70th anniversary this year. Officially opening…
The Foundation for Rural Integrated Enterprises and Development (FRIEND) has marked its 25th anniversary by reaffirming its core belief that every person in Fiji deserves…
Women experiencing gender-based violence in the Western Division will now have greater access to immediate protection and support following the soft launch of a new…
NEWS FROM AUSTRALIA
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Angus Taylor has pledged to “regain control” of Australia’s borders, unveiling sweeping…
WA’s North West has been branded the nation’s most exposed strategic frontier,…
Astral Resources’ push to further develop its Mandilla gold project in the…
OPINION: If WA wants to maintain its special GST deal it can’t…
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
Emraan Hashmi has been diagnosed with Influenza A virus and Swine Flu, as per a medical test report available. The actor, who has been in…
Rakeysh Omprakash Mehra is fully indulged in prep mode for his most ambitious project, Karna, bankrolled by Excel Entertainment. The film has been in development…
There have been reports suggesting that Kareena Kapoor Khan is set to be a part of filmmaker Arati Kadav’s upcoming film, which is being produced…
Earlier this month, it came to light that Sunny Leone has acted in a horror comedy called Chudail. We have now found more information about…
Kartik Aaryan is set to begin work on one of his much-awaited projects, Captain India. The action drama, directed by Shimit Amin, is scheduled to…
Aamir Khan is reportedly set to join hands with Sidharth Malhotra and Tiger Shroff for the much-awaited Race Reboot. The upcoming project is said to…