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
Emergency water distribution efforts are continuing across Fiji’s Northern Division as communities face ongoing dry conditions linked to El Niño. As of October 16, the…
The Fiji Rugby Union is taking steps to strengthen its international connections, with its chairman and delegation recently travelling to the United States for the…
Elders from Namara in Tailevu made their way to Vunimono High School Hall in Nausori, arriving in a carrier to take part in the public…
Tropical Disturbance 01F has strengthened into Tropical Depression 01F, with forecasters expecting the system to develop into a Category 1 tropical cyclone within the next…
The second day of the programme brought participants further into their leadership development journey, with sessions focused on risk management, organisational culture and effective decision-making.…
New Zealand’s quest for a fourth Rugby World Cup title could face major challenges, with a difficult pool draw and the possibility of meeting some…
NEWS FROM AUSTRALIA
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Paul Cmrlec-led Pantoro Gold says while it remains on course to meet…
The federal government has extended its ban on scandal-plagued consulting firm KPMG…
OPINION: The state’s highway business needs to read the room instead of…
Perth-based 3D-printed propulsion system developer Aurora Labs Limited has inked a maiden…
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
The Bombay High Court will hear actor Imran Khan’s petition challenging a directive issued by the Foreigners Regional Registration Office (FRRO) asking him to leave…
Anushka Sen has been named the Indian Global Ambassador for the 2026 Newport Beach Film Festival. The appointment marks another international milestone for the actor…
The legal tussle over Imran Khan’s residency status in India has escalated, with the Foreigners Regional Registration Office (FRRO) in Mumbai issuing a second show-cause…
Hanuman Ansh is currently in its tenth week and continues to pull in audiences. The devotional saga opened at just Rs. 10 lakhs and has…
Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis has said that the Mumbai Police have identified specific individuals in connection with the firing incident targeting Tiger Shroff in…
Earlier, filmmakers would usually wait for a film to succeed before beginning work on its sequel. However, films like Baahubali and Pushpa changed this trend…