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
As Pacific nations face increasing threats from transnational organised crime, customs leaders from across the region are gathering in Fiji this week to strengthen cooperation…
The Fiji Airways Men’s 7s team suffered their first loss of the Valladolid 7s tournament after going down to hosts Spain in their final pool…
A new Joint Maritime Task Force for the Mamanuca and Malolo island groups has been established following the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU)…
Concerns are growing over low public awareness of emergency reporting procedures after an early morning fire extensively damaged a vacant home at Lovu Seaside in…
While Government has expanded electricity fuel surcharge relief to qualifying Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs), businesses now face a new challenge, and that is…
The Fiji Airways Fiji Men’s 7s have made a strong start to their campaign at the HSBC SVNS World Championship in Valladolid, Spain, winning their…
NEWS FROM AUSTRALIA
The senior Reuters executive takes over from Justin Stevens, who announced his resignation yesterday after four years in the job.
Declining to detail the reasons for news director Justin Stevens’s sudden departure, the ABC’s managing director Hugh Marks says he has been scouting for a…
Four Corners reporter Mahmood Fazal is no longer employed by the ABC, a spokesperson confirms.
Justin Stevens, the ABC’s director of news, has announced his resignation after 19 years with the organisation.
Sydney Town Hall will host a memorial for the late radio presenter and musician, with limited spots available for members of the public.
ABC staff have struck an enterprise agreement with the broadcaster, bringing an end to a pay dispute that culminated in a 24-hour strike.
Ella Loneragan speaks to Isabel Vieira about why seven of WA’s largest…
Amber-Jade Sanderson has rejected suggestions WA’s energy producers are waiting for the…
Australia’s share market has edged higher after a volatile week, supported by…
Local investors have purchased the East Perth building anchored by Corrective Services.
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.
Get In Touch
ENTERTAINMENT
Netflix India’s romantic comedy series The Royals is set to undergo a significant creative shift in its second season. According to an exclusive report by…
Actress Celina Jaitly has been served with two legal notices by her husband Peter Haag and his father, Wolfgang J. Haag, according to a statement…
Actors Shiny Doshi and Abhishek Kumar have completed filming for the first season of Ishk Dum Aur Idli Rasam, the television show produced by Ekta…
Filmmaker Shekhar Kapur and composer A.R. Rahman have announced a new collaboration titled Masoom: The New Generation, a contemporary film inspired by Kapur’s 1983 classic…
Actor Deepak Tijori has spoken out in support of his longtime friend and Aashiqui co-star Rahul Roy, dismissing recent speculation surrounding the actor’s health and…
Vashu Bhagnani has been in the news over the past few weeks after initiating legal proceedings against the makers of Hai Jawani Toh Ishq Hona…