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
Plastic bottles and aluminum cans continue to make up a significant portion of waste in Fiji, an issue that has been observed over the years…
For years, Inoke Ravuiwasa has quietly gone about his business, putting in the hard yards on rugby fields across Fiji and Australia, chasing a dream…
All Blacks prop Ethan de Groot has opened the door to a possible season in South Africa before the 2027 Rugby World Cup, despite recently…
Fiji is reviewing some of its oldest laws as the country looks to bring its legal system in line with changing social, economic and technological…
The Electoral Commission (EC) and the Fijian Elections Office (FEO) have reaffirmed their readiness to conduct Fiji’s next General Election at any time within the…
Police officers from across Fiji are undergoing specialised training aimed at improving their ability to manage emergencies and coordinate responses during major incidents. The three-day…
NEWS FROM AUSTRALIA
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A $90 million shopping centre on the former Captain Stirling Hotel site,…
The government is under pressure to do more to curb spending and…
A subsidiary of Meneghello Industrial Group has been fined $90,000 and ordered…
Gold from Bellevue Gold’s namesake project is heading to London, where it…
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
Mukesh Khanna has spoken out against celebrity endorsements of Vimal Elaichi, calling out Shah Rukh Khan, Ajay Devgn and Tiger Shroff over their association with…
Prime Focus Studios founder and DNEG Global CEO Namit Malhotra is taking his ambitious two-part cinematic retelling of the Ramayana into a new dimension with…
Isha Koppikar recently addressed the label of ‘andhbhakt’ while speaking about her love for India and her belief in contributing towards the country’s progress. The…
Kartik Aaryan has suffered a serious knee injury while shooting an intense action sequence for his upcoming untitled film with filmmaker Kabir Khan. The actor…
Rajinikanth is undoubtedly the biggest superstar of Indian Cinema, who commands longevity like no one else has. With 50 years of reign as a leading…
The Eid 2027 clash between the Sandeep Reddy Vanga-directed Spirit led by Prabhas, and the Salman Khan-led action entertainer directed by Vamshi Paidipally could be…