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
Chief Justice Justice Salesi Temo has urged newly admitted lawyers to thoroughly understand Fiji’s laws, using the recent Commission of Inquiry case as an example…
Minister for Youth and Sports Jese Saukuru made the comment during the Navosa Youth and Sports Festival, which marked the return of a government-led event…
Navua is counting on strong support from its fans and business community as it prepares for the upcoming BOG tournament. Head coach Rodeck Singh says…
The Fiji Rugby Football Union (FRFU) and Fiji Rugby Players Association (FRPA) are urging players and parents to seek advice before signing overseas contracts, scholarships…
Navua is counting on strong support from its fans and business community as it prepares for the upcoming BOG tournament. Head coach Rodeck Singh says…
The Crest Fiji Secondary Schools Netball Championship has come to an early end following the completion of the quarter-finals today. Adverse weather conditions and the…
NEWS FROM AUSTRALIA
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Mounting risks and imbalances in the global environment overshadow assurances about the…
Volt Resources chief executive Prashant Chintawar says he is encouraged by inaugural…
Three industrial properties in Perth’s south have been snapped up in quick…
Administrators of a western suburbs’ pharmacy have stopped the company’s directors from…
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
Netflix is set to release Gandhari, an action thriller starring Taapsee Pannu, on September 3. Written and produced by Kanika Dhillon and directed by Devashish…
Deepak Tijori, who ruled the hearts with his performances in the 90s, recently worked in a Gujarati film, Get Set Go. The film was released…
Rajkumar Santoshi directorial Batwara 1947, starring Sunny Deol in a Muslim character for the first time, has been receiving positive feedback from audiences who have…
The controversy surrounding Deepika Padukone’s exit from Spirit has resurfaced after Pranay Reddy Vanga, brother of filmmaker Sandeep Reddy Vanga, made fresh claims about the…
Salman Khan starrer, upcoming action entertainer with producer Dil Raju and filmmaker Vamshi Paidipally is reportedly titled Monster. According to a report by Filmfare, the…
Earlier in the week, it was revealed that Ranbir Kapoor is all set to start shooting for the Ayan Mukerji-led Brahmastra 2 from April 2027.…