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
Fiji’s military relationship with Australia has received further attention during a visit by Republic of Fiji Military Forces (RFMF) Commander Major General Jone Kalouniwai to…
Australia is set to use the 2027 and 2029 Rugby World Cups as a springboard for long-term growth in rugby, following a $90 million funding…
Bank of South Pacific (BSP) Fiji has launched BSP eDollar, making it the first bank-backed electronic wallet introduced by a bank in Fiji. The new…
A man charged with the alleged attempted murder of a police officer is on the run, the Suva High Court has been told. The police…
Residents and commuters along the Suva–Lami corridor may hear tsunami warning sirens today, Tuesday, 11 August, as authorities carry out a live test of the…
Murder accused and former Fiji Corrections Service officer Epeli Laqeni appeared in the Suva High Court this morning. Laqeni is charged with allegedly murdering his…
NEWS FROM AUSTRALIA
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A Great Southern community working get their pub reopened will get a…
The Supreme Court of WA has dismissed Monadelphous’ action against Bhagwan Marine,…
Interest rates need to go higher to solve the nation’s inflation challenge,…
Shares in West Perth-based Meeka Metals fell by more than 20 per…
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
Singer AR Ameen, son of Oscar-winning composer AR Rahman, has spoken about the car accident he was involved in in Chennai early Monday morning. Ameen…
Ayushmann Khurrana and Sara Ali Khan are set to share the screen once again with their upcoming comedy entertainer Udta Teer. Backed by Dharma Productions…
Actor Prakash Raj, a vocal critic of the BJP, claimed on Tuesday that he was among the 65 lakh voters whose names have been deleted…
Shraddha Kapoor starrer Eetha has locked a new theatrical release date. The upcoming film, directed by Laxman Utekar and produced by Dinesh Vijan, Laxman Utekar…
Bollywood Hungama exclusively revealed yesterday that Ram Gopal Varma is set to direct Police Company, with Sanam Teri Kasam actor Harshvardhan Rane attached to play…
Bollywood Hungama was the first one to confirm in February 2026 that Malamaal Weekly 2 is in the works. Two months later, in April 2026,…