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
A man arrested in connection with a daylight burglary in the Nasinu area has been charged following an incident captured on CCTV. The accused faces…
Melbourne Storm prop and Fiji Bati captain Tui Kamikamica has been inducted as a Melbourne Storm Life Member, recognising a decade of outstanding service and…
The 56th R.C. Manubhai Ba Open Golf Tournament concluded successfully over the weekend, bringing together golfers from around the country for a showcase of skill,…
The crew of U.S. Coast Guard Cutter Joseph Gerczak (WPC 1126) is visiting Suva this week to work alongside the nation of Fiji to conduct…
A 17-year-old boy is being questioned in connection with an alleged case of sacrilege involving the theft of money from a temple along Howell Road.…
Former parliamentarian Simione Rasova’s case, brought by the Fiji Independent Commission Against Corruption, has been adjourned to the 1st of September. The matter was called…
NEWS FROM AUSTRALIA
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A report into the management of contaminated sites across Western Australia has…
Broome’s private convention centre has sold for $2.1 million to a Kimberley…
The search for better patient outcomes has delivered a new venture for…
OPINION: Universities need to think not only about how they assess students…
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
A new talent hunt is looking to take the traditional audition process beyond television and into the digital space. Titled The Big Break, the competition…
Pen Marudhar has once again delivered a defining box office moment with Vishesh Films’ Awarapan 2, which is emerging as one of the biggest theatrical…
A film festival invitation, a whispered allegation and an actor-turned-director choosing to finally speak up. That is the story unfolding around Aasmani, the directorial debut…
Ramayana, the opening chapter of Nitesh Tiwari’s two-part retelling of the epic, is set for a worldwide rollout in the ScreenX and 4DX formats this…
Actor and Member of Parliament Kangana Ranaut visited Mumbai’s Shree Siddhivinayak Temple and Mumba Devi Temple on Tuesday. She shared pictures and updates from the…
Netflix India’s Musafir Cafe, starring Vikrant Massey, Vedika Pinto and Mahima Makwana, has emerged as one of the year’s most successful streaming shows. The eight-episode…