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
Prime Minister Sitiveni Rabuka says he will appeal the High Court ruling that declared aspects of the Commission of Inquiry into the appointment of former…
Police have arrested one of three suspects allegedly involved in a daylight burglary in the Nasinu area. Assistant Commissioner of Police Operations Kasiano Vusonilawe said…
The Speaker of Parliament, Filimoni Jitoko has ruled that Constitution Avenue falls within the parliamentary precincts and is therefore subject to the authority and jurisdiction…
Police are investigating the death of a man whose body was found motionless outside the Lautoka Post Office this morning. The man, who was known…
The Acting Director of Public Prosecutions’ Office has conceded that electronic devices belonging to Former Journalist Charlie Charters should have been released immediately after the…
A fisherman from Marou, Naviti, is set to start a fishing and sea transport business after receiving a boat and outboard engine worth more than…
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US stocks have ended the session slightly lower as government bond yields…
Bullock rebuffs Labor on rates
Growth will continue at Bill Beament-led Develop Global in FY27, following the…
Growth will continue at Bill Beament-led Develop Global in FY27, following the…
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
Kartik Aaryan’s aviation thriller Captain India has further strengthened its principal cast with an exciting addition. Bollywood Hungama has exclusively learned that South Indian actress…
Actor Ananya Raj, known for her work in films including 7 Hours to Go, The Final Exit and Ghost, has died at the age of…
Bollywood Hungama was the first to confirm that work on the much-anticipated sequel to the iconic comedy Malamaal Weekly is in the works, with Amit…
An advertisement for Vimal Elaichi featuring Shah Rukh Khan, Ajay Devgn and Tiger Shroff has triggered a regulatory debate in Maharashtra, with the state Food…
One of the most successful directors of Bollywood, David Dhawan, celebrated his 75th birthday on the night of August 15 with lot of pomp. Interestingly,…
Shah Rukh Khan, Ajay Devgn and Tiger Shroff have received show-cause notices from the Maharashtra Food and Drug Administration (FDA) over their association with a…