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
Tickets for the McDonald’s Fiji Drua Women home fixtures are now officially on sale. The two home fixtures will now be played at Lautoka and…
A Heavy Rain Alert remains in effect across Fiji as a trough of low pressure moves in from the west, bringing unsettled weather conditions over…
Fijians are being encouraged to contribute to the national Constitution Review process as consultations continue across the country. Chair of the Constitution Review Commission, Mr.…
Two men wanted for questioning over an alleged violent assault and property damage incident in Wailoku have surrendered to police. The pair reported to the Samabula…
An 18-year-old man is expected to appear in the Navua Magistrates Court today in relation to an alleged sacrilege case. Police allege the accused stole…
The Office of the Director of Public Prosecutions has briefed Fiji’s Police Commissioner on the reasons behind the withdrawal of charges against two men linked to the…
NEWS FROM AUSTRALIA
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The City of Perth council has backed a $22.8 million concept to…
Australia’s share market has ended the session higher after cooler than expected…
Newly minted Minerals Council of Australia chair Amanda Lacaze has warned of…
Western Australian universities have continued to overly rely on international students for…
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
Actor Ranveer Singh has visited the Chamundeshwari Temple in Mysore following a direction from the Karnataka High Court, as part of proceedings connected to a…
The controversy around Ananya Panday’s dance sequence in Chand Mera Dil says less about one performance and a lot more about the times we live…
In a heartwarming act of compassion, Vishal Jethwa, along with his mother, recently donated blood to support Thalassemia patients. Their thoughtful gesture not only highlighted…
Punjabi music trailblazer Jasmine Sandlas is officially transitioning from dominant festival headliner to massive solo arena act with her newly announced ‘The Dream Girl India…
Nayanthara is undoubtedly one of the biggest actors of modern times, having worked with almost all top names of Indian Cinema. Her next is an…
Television couple Divyanka Tripathi and Vivek Dahiya have stepped into a new phase of their lives as they welcomed twin baby boys. On May 26,…