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
Kasabias Pte Limited has strengthened its presence in Fiji’s Northern Division with the opening of a new outlet in Labasa. Located along Naseakula Road, the…
Suva is set to gain another landmark, following the groundbreaking ceremony today for the Assemblies of God Church’s new seven-storey headquarters at Robertson Road. The…
A 44-year-old man is expected to appear at the Suva Magistrates Court today after being charged in connection with the alleged possession of methamphetamine, attempted…
Around $11 million worth of assets are currently involved in active forfeiture proceedings in Fiji, with most of the cases linked to alleged drug-related activity.…
The race for the Extra Fiji Secondary Schools Football Championship Under-19 title intensifies today in Labasa, with several unbeaten teams set to face their toughest…
Melbourne Storm and Fiji Bati captain Tui Kamikamica has announced his immediate retirement from rugby league on medical grounds, bringing to a close a remarkable…
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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
Bollywood Hungama has exclusively learnt that Shahid Kapoor has returned to work after a holiday in Italy by resuming the shoot of the much-awaited second…
The casting speculation surrounding T-Series’ upcoming film starring Aditya Roy Kapur and directed by Milap Zaveri has taken a new turn. The production house has…
Rajpal Yadav has opened up about the financial and legal challenges he has faced over the years, offering his perspective on the debt figures surrounding…
Batwara 1947, directed by Rajkumar Santoshi, was released in theatres on August 14, 2026, and is set against the backdrop of the Partition of India.…
Filmmaker Anubhav Sinha and director Sudhir Mishra are collaborating on an upcoming theatrical feature based on a lesser-known chapter from the life of Mahatma Gandhi.…
Gurinder Chadha’s Bend It Like Beckham (2002) celebrated its 24th anniversary on July 12. The UK production featured a predominantly Indian cast, along with Keira…