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
Two men will appear in the Suva Magistrates Court today over an alleged assault that took place last Sunday. One of the accused is a…
More than five decades of golfing tradition will continue in Ba this weekend, with the 56th R.C. Manubhai Ba Golf Open set to get underway…
Exercise Bougainville 2026 has moved into a new phase as the simulated crisis develops from a natural disaster into civil unrest, looting and growing conflict…
Students at 12 schools in the Central Division could soon begin learning Chinese under a proposed language programme being considered for Fiji’s education system. The…
The Fiji Navy has received three Rigid Hull Inflatable Boats and a new boat ramp from the United States to help strengthen its operations around…
The fixed penalty for littering will increase from $40 to $200 from September 1, 2026. Cabinet has endorsed the Litter Offence (Fixed Penalty Notice) (Amendment)…
NEWS FROM AUSTRALIA
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The logo of a WA fast food chain has made a return…
A Perth builder and its nominated supervisor have been fined $25,000 over…
OPINION: Warning signs of a global debt crisis are becoming hard to…
Proponents of a Kojonup wind farm are walking a tightrope between economic…
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
Indian Bollywood actor Ajay Devgan and his mother, Veena Devgan, have rented a bungalow in Mumbai’s Juhu for a starting monthly rent of Rs. 16…
Rani Mukerji has added another prestigious milestone to her illustrious career. The actress has been conferred an Honorary Doctor of Letters by La Trobe University,…
In 2020, Hansal Mehta made his digital debut with Scam 1992: The Harshad Mehta Story, a biographical financial thriller that became a groundbreaking success for…
Shah Rukh Khan has been named the new brand ambassador of skincare brand Foxtale. The actor will represent the brand across its serum, moisturiser, sunscreen…
Kubbra Sait has offered fans a candid and entertaining glimpse into her everyday life through her latest vlog. The actor, author and stand-up comic takes…
Collective Studios’ Historyverse today announced a new original series on the life of Bhagat Singh, in association with Hathiramani Commercial Ventures and co-produced with investor…