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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Proponents of a Kojonup wind farm are walking a tightrope between economic…
OPINION: Australia’s next alliance contribution won’t just be military, it will be…
Peter De Leo-led Lycopodium has continued its longstanding working partnership with Endeavour…
The state’s brick shortage has resulted in a $4 million government agreement…
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
Kangana Ranaut has come out in defence of her controversial “lomdi” remark aimed at veteran actor Naseeruddin Shah, explaining the context behind her comments while…
RBI Officer Megha Vyas aka Raashii Khanna is back on duty – and on sets! The actress has kickstarted shooting for one of the most…
The Delhi High Court on Thursday framed several questions of law in a suit filed by Aaradhya Bachchan, daughter of actor Abhishek Bachchan and granddaughter…
Actor Muzammil Ibrahim has joined the cast of SVC63 (working title), the Salman Khan and Nayanthara led project, and has already begun shooting for the…
Singer Sonu Nigam has purchased a commercial office space in Mumbai’s Andheri West for Rs 1 crore, according to property registration documents accessed by CRE…
In December, the biopic of legendary filmmaker V. Shantaram was officially announced, with Dhadak 2 actor Siddhant Chaturvedi starring in the lead role. Later, Tamannaah…