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
Prime Minister Sitiveni Rabuka has congratulated the Fiji Revenue and Customs Service (FRCS) on achieving its highest-ever annual revenue collection, saying the milestone reflects growth…
More than 4,200 mahogany and vesi seedlings are expected to be planted across 12 hectares of harvested forest land in Nameka Village, Tailevu, as part…
A father and son are in custody following an alleged assault in Sigatoka that led to the death of a 38-year-old man. According to Police…
The Fiji Revenue and Customs Service (FRCS) and the Australian Border Force (ABF) are strengthening their cooperation on border security, customs operations and regional security.…
Aaron Mauger has stepped down as Assistant Coach of the Fiji Water Flying Fijians, with his resignation taking effect immediately. Fiji Rugby says it respects…
Twenty-seven farmers from five villages in Bua have received practical training aimed at improving ginger production and creating greater opportunities through commercial agriculture. The two-day…
NEWS FROM AUSTRALIA
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The Australian share market has dropped sharply, falling back into the red…
ASX-listed GenusPlus Group will extend its working relationship with Atmos Renewables, after…
ANALYSIS: Western Australia has undergone enough commodity cycles to know that rising…
Lease Equity boss Jim Tsagalis has secured the former ANZ Town Hall,…
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
Bollywood actor Ajay Devgn is set to take on a new television role as the host of the long-running crime series Crime Patrol, replacing Anup…
Salman Khan and Sanjay Dutt’s international action thriller 7 Dogs is set to release in Indian theatres on August 21. The film, which has already…
Earlier in the week, it was revealed that Akshay Kumar is reuniting with director Neeraj Pandey on the R D Burman biopic. The report also…
The trade and industry are gearing up for one of the biggest box-office clashes of the season, with Batwara 1947 and Awarapan 2 set to…
The Delhi High Court has granted Tabu an ex-parte interim injunction shielding her name, image, voice and other personality attributes from unauthorised use, including through…
Readers may recall Bollywood Hungama had earlier reported in July that Rajkummar Rao’s Prahaar would not arrive in theatres on August 7. At the time,…