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 Suva Magistrate has allowed FICAC to amend the charge against former Deputy Prime Minister and National Federation Party Leader Professor Biman Prasad before his…
The Fiji Commerce and Employers Federation is calling for greater evidence and clarity behind proposed increases in penalties and stronger enforcement powers under Fiji’s new…
Fiji’s municipal councils are strengthening their preparedness for managing large volumes of waste following natural disasters through a workshop held in Nadi. The three-day workshop,…
Two people are facing charges following an investigation by the Fiji Police Anti-Scam Task Force into an alleged online investment scam. Police allege the pair…
Commissioner of Police Rusiate Tudravu has defended the actions of a traffic officer after former minister Jone Usamate described the officer’s conduct as an “overreach”…
More than 1,000 young rugby players are expected to gather in Sigatoka as the Vodafone Western Primary Kaji Rugby Festival gets underway tomorrow. Rugby Town…
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 10, it was announced that Ajay Devgn had come on board as a host for Crime Patrol 2026. The popular crime show is…
The much-awaited film Prahaar – The Untold Story of Ujjwal Nikam is set to arrive in cinemas on October 16, 2026. Produced by Dinesh Vijan…
Shilpa Shetty, Arjun Kapoor, Kiran Bedi, Sonu Sharma, Hema Sardesai, Jai Madaan and Dr Saamdu Chetri, a pioneer of Bhutan’s Gross National Happpiness philosophy, will…
Phonographic Performance Limited (PPL) India has stepped up its efforts against the unauthorised use of copyrighted music at commercial venues. The copyright licensing organisation recently…
In February, Bollywood Hungama exclusively revealed that Priyadarshan’s 2006 comedy Malamaal Weekly is getting a sequel. Since then, we have been regularly updating about the…
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…