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
Tourism Fiji has been awarded a prestigious Pacific Asia Travel Association (PATA) Gold Award in the category of Best Use of Emerging Technology in Marketing,…
An eight-year-old child has died after being struck by a vehicle in Vakabalea, Navua, on Tuesday evening. The incident happened along Queens Road on August…
No Member of Parliament currently holds the Ministry of Sugar portfolio, with the position yet to be formally gazetted. Minister for Agriculture Tomasi Tunabuna says…
Two more parcels confirmed to contain cocaine have been discovered in Fiji, with police now investigating a further suspicious package found along the coastline of…
Hours spent waiting under the sun or rain are adding to the challenges faced by taxi operators during meter recalibration. Taxi operators are required to…
Taxi drivers want the current four-cent fare increase to remain, saying it has helped them manage the rising cost of running their vehicles. But with…
NEWS FROM AUSTRALIA
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Businesses will no longer be able to charge customers a direct fee…
The Nasdaq has climbed and the S&P 500 dipped, but both indices…
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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
Some celebrities attend events, and then some celebrities become the event the moment they walk in. Mouni Roy, quite reliably, is the latter. Whether she’s…
Anushka Sen continues to build her presence as a recognisable Gen Z face for brands aiming to connect with young, digitally active audiences. Her latest…
Disha Patani and Emraan Hashmi have come together on screen for the first time with Awarapan 2, and producer Vishesh Bhatt has now opened up…
Guru Randhawa has released his latest track, ‘Marzi’, across major streaming platforms. The high-energy song combines his pop sound with a strong Punjabi influence, presenting…
Amazon MGM Studios and Colour Yellow have announced Nayyi Navelli, a fantasy family entertainer starring Yami Gautam Dhar. Produced by Aanand L Rai and Himanshu…
Siddharth is currently receiving attention for his performance in the recently released Netflix series Operation Safed Sagar. Known for making selective choices, the actor recently…