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
For small business owner Neelam Maharaj, building a cleaning company from the ground up has meant navigating rising operating costs, staffing challenges and the constant…
Fiji is expecting further investment announcements in the agriculture and tourism sectors as it continues efforts to attract investors from within the Pacific and beyond.…
Methodist ministers are being urged to start planning for retirement early, with concerns that some finish decades of service without a home or land to…
Methodist ministers are being urged to take greater control of their finances and free themselves from unnecessary financial burdens. President of the Methodist Church in…
The President of the Methodist Church in Fiji and Rotuma, Reverend Dr. Semisi Turagavou is calling on ministers to address excessive yaqona consumption, saying it…
Former Prime Minister Voreqe Bainimarama’s appeal against a High Court ruling on his salary, pension and gratuity entitlements will be heard by the Court of…
NEWS FROM AUSTRALIA
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Perth-based engineering firm Chironix has inked a $13.6 million deal with the…
Biotech founder John Barrington has recently been busy in the property sector,…
Sustainable developments in Perth and London highlight the nuances of low-carbon design.
The anti-corruption watchdog has found serious misconduct over almost $12 million of…
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
In April 2026, Bollywood Hungama was the first to report that Himesh Reshammiya’s music label, Himesh Reshammiya Melodies, had acquired the music rights of Sooraj…
Maruti International has issued an official statement amid an alleged Rs 1.50 crore fraud case involving director Indra Kumar and producer Ashok Thakeria over the…
Bollywood Hungama had reported last week about the screen-sharing issues faced during the release of Batwara 1947 and Awarapan 2. The issue has cropped up…
Abhay Deol has joined Victorinox India as the brand’s new Friend of the Brand for its watch portfolio. The association will run for 18 months…
Sonu Nigam has opened up about his legal battle with Bihar-based criminal lawyer Sonu Nigam Singh, whose social media account was allegedly mistaken for that…
The makers of Mirzapur – The Movie have unveiled a new series of character posters featuring some of the franchise’s prominent female characters. The campaign…