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
The Government has set aside $14.8 million for the Ministry of Immigration to upgrade border operations, improve passport services and expand access to immigration services…
The Vodafone Fijiana XV delivered a spirited performance but were unable to hold off a second-half surge from Springboks Womens Team, going down 29-22 in…
Schools are being urged to take stronger action against bullying, harassment, intimidation and abuse while ensuring students are provided with safe and respectful learning environments.…
Six communities in Sabeto, Nadi, can now rely on improved facilities for shelter during natural disasters following the completion of an upgrade to the Sabeto…
The High Court has declared the Commission of Inquiry report into the appointment of former FICAC Commissioner Barbara Malimali null and void. Judge, Justice Dane…
Member of Parliament Sanjay Kirpal and co-accused Anal Avinash Ram have been granted bail after appearing in the Suva Magistrates Court on a charge of…
NEWS FROM AUSTRALIA
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Tom Zaunmayr and Justin Fris discuss a community at the coalface of…
Australian shares have ended the day higher after the nation’s’s top central…
The Department of Defence has been charged with breaching work and safety…
Borrowers have been warned to brace for further interest rate hikes after…
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
On August 14, 2026, PVR INOX Limited, Excel Entertainment and Amazon MGM Studios announced a landmark association for Mirzapur: The Movie, marking a unique moment…
Ranbir Kapoor-starrer Ramayana is set to expand its international reach with a theatrical release in China, where the highly anticipated film will reportedly arrive under…
Speculation around Elnaaz Norouzi’s participation in the upcoming 20th season of Bigg Boss has been doing the rounds for a while now, with her name…
Sharvari has joined the latest internet trend inspired by actor-politician Ravi Kishan, giving her own spin to the viral “money follows my brother” line. The…
Yesterday, Bollywood Hungama revealed that the Siddhant Chaturvedi and Tamannaah Bhatia starrer V. Shantaram biopic has been pushed to 2027. The film will now go…
Actor Lakshya is set to collaborate with Raakh director Prosit Roy on an upcoming film that combines romance with psychological drama.The actor has been receiving…