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
Cabinet has endorsed proposed amendments to the Electoral Act 2014 aimed at making electoral participation in Fiji more inclusive, accessible and transparent. The proposed changes…
A new trial date has been set from September 1st to 4th in the case against former Deputy Prime Minister and National Federation Party Leader…
Meanwhile, Fijiana captain Kolora Lomani identifies defensive lapses and poor ball retention as the areas that cost the side in their opening Test loss to…
The Vodafone Fijiana will look to return to the basics as they prepare for the second Test against the Springbok Women. Head coach Willie Walker…
The 2026 Extra Premier League enters a crucial stage this weekend, with several teams fighting to secure their final positions on the points table. The…
The Suva Magistrate has allowed FICAC to amend the charge against former Deputy Prime Minister and National Federation Party Leader Professor Biman Prasad before his…
NEWS FROM AUSTRALIA
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An artificial intelligence giant whose agent went rogue and hacked an Australian…
Two olive groves in WA’s south are about to be sold as…
The British government has seized on the launch of its latest nuclear-powered…
The Senate is investigating claims that farmers are being crushed by regulatory…
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
With just two days to go for the theatrical release of Batwara 1947, Sunny Deol and director Rajkumar Santoshi continued their promotional tour with a…
Women in Film (WIF) India has launched Exhibition programme with screenings of Hamlet starring Riz Ahmed and Sheeba Chaddha. WIF India has announced the launch…
Bollywood Hungama recently exclusively reported about Shilpa Shirodkar’s casting in Malamaal Weekly 2. Following this, a social media exchange a while back seems to confirm…
The portrayal of Vedika Pinto as Sudha in Musafir Cafe has not only brought the character to life but also offered plenty of fashion inspiration.…
Anil Kapoor is set to host Star Plus’ upcoming quiz game show India Ke Top 1%, which will introduce a format centred on common sense…
Actor Gajendra Chauhan, best known for playing Yudhishthir in BR Chopra’s iconic television series Mahabharat, has shared his thoughts on Nitesh Tiwari’s much-awaited Ramayana. While…