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
Twenty-nine soldiers from the 3FIR Rapid Response Infantry Company Group graduated from Red Belt to Black Belt in Hapkido during a ceremony held on Friday,…
The Electoral Commission of the Republic of Fiji has officially opened the campaign period for the next General Election, effective today, 25 May 2026. Under…
The Water Authority of Fiji has confirmed that repair works on the DN 600 trunk main linking the Waila Water Treatment Plant to the Wainibuku…
Residents of Waisali in Savusavu are expected to gain new economic and environmental opportunities following the introduction of the Waisali Community Tourism Development Plan and…
Two people remain in critical condition at Nadi Hospital following a three-vehicle collision in Martintar, Nadi on the night of May 23, 2026. Police say…
A 39-year-old man has become Fiji’s latest road fatality victim following a motor vehicle accident in Sigatoka on Friday. The victim was allegedly driving towards…
NEWS FROM AUSTRALIA
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Mt Hawthorn-based Platina Resources has appointed Dr Paul Politio as its managing…
A Perth startup has created the Uber for scooters and mopeds.
Up to $118,000 of funding is set to be allocated to a…
Premier Roger Cook has savaged a report by Deloitte Access Economics which…
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
Actor Babil Khan has begun shooting for his Malayalam debut, Gandhi Bazar Sunday Market, directed by Babu Janardhanan. The shoot is currently underway in Siliguri.Speaking…
There are songs that arrive with mood lighting, designer costumes, international locations, 400 background dancers, drone shots, neon frames and a marketing deck longer than…
May 25 is an important day in Tusshar Kapoor’s career. This is the day his debut film, Mujhe Kucch Kehna Hai (2001), was released 25…
A major data-theft case has emerged from Tiger Baby Digital LLP, the production house of filmmakers Zoya Akhtar and Reema Kagti. As per a report…
Actor Ranveer Singh has finally reacted to the ongoing controversy surrounding his reported exit from Don 3 after the Federation of Western India Cine Employees…
Veteran actor Meenakshi Seshadri has revealed that she has officially relocated back to India after spending nearly three decades abroad. The actor, who stepped away…