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
A 30-year-old man has died following a road accident in Martintar, Nadi, in the early hours of Saturday morning. The incident occurred along Queens Road…
The Fiji Secondary Schools Rugby Interim Committee has confirmed a two-venue programme for the Vodafone Super Deans and Weet-Bix Raluve semi-finals, with selected matches to…
Aaron Mauger has resigned from his position as Assistant Coach of the Fiji Water Flying Fijians, with his departure taking effect immediately. Fiji Rugby confirmed…
Large-scale theatre has returned to The University of the South Pacific, with SINA taking audiences on a contemporary journey through one of the Pacific’s most…
Ba FC have completed another remarkable chapter in their season, clinching the 2026 Extra Premier League title with a commanding 6-0 victory over Tailevu Naitasiri…
Discipline at the breakdown and improving their execution around the ruck will be key focus areas for the Vodafone Fijiana ahead of their second Test…
NEWS FROM AUSTRALIA
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Defence ministers from Australia and other Pacific nations have jointly condemned China’s…
Indigenous workers in white collar jobs are paid on average 20 per…
RBA flags need for 5pc jobless rate
Perth Airport is going full throttle with a multi-billion-dollar upgrade after delivering…
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
After the upcoming horror comedy “Police Station Mein Bhoot”, starring Manoj Bajpayee and Genelia Deshmukh, Ram Gopal Varma is once again delving into the gritty…
Amruta Khanvilkar has addressed reports surrounding her personal life after several claims about her marriage to actor Himanshu Malhotra surfaced online. The actress took to…
As Excel Entertainment marks 25 years in the Hindi film industry, co-founders Ritesh Sidhwani and Farhan Akhtar have announced Excel Origins, an initiative aimed at…
Ayushmann Khurrana has addressed filmmaker Jude Anthany Joseph’s recent clarification surrounding a past project that reportedly involved the actor and Malayalam superstar Mohanlal. Putting speculation…
Film director Shakeel Noorani, 73, has been arrested in Mumbai following a complaint filed by a 33-year-old actor, who has alleged that she was raped…
The Viral Fever (TVF) has announced its entry into Marathi cinema with its first Marathi film, Bayangi: Palaychi Nahi, Talaychi, Announced on August 8, 2026,…