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 could be facing three major national exercises in the same period, a general election, the national census and a possible referendum on constitutional changes.…
Fiji’s rising athletics star Maryann Macedru has capped off a historic campaign at the World Athletics U20 Championships, finishing 10th in the Women’s Shot Put…
Oscar-winning actress Halle Berry has left Fiji with a full heart and a glowing tribute, describing her family holiday at Kokomo Private Island as “one…
Cricket Fiji has welcomed Subrails as an official Supporting Sponsor of the Cricket Fiji Super 8 Championship 2026, which will be held from August 11…
The Great Council of Chiefs is calling for immediate constitutional reform to remove barriers preventing more women from entering Parliament, saying Fiji can no longer…
Pacific Islands Forum Foreign Ministers have been urged to keep the region united and ensure Pacific priorities remain at the centre of international engagement as…
NEWS FROM AUSTRALIA
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Curtin University has put on hold planned upgrades to its Kalgoorlie housing,…
Nadia Budihardjo and Sam Jones discuss Perth drone manufacturer Innovaero’s ASX debut.
Normandy Minerals is preparing for its ASX debut after raising $12 million…
The Subiaco-based property fund has purchased an industrial asset for $3.75 million,…
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
Actor Jugal Hansraj is set to return to the Masoom universe with Masoom: The Next Generation, reuniting with filmmaker Shekhar Kapur more than four decades…
Filmmaker Vishal Bhardwaj has confirmed that he is developing a feature film inspired by the Tarun Tejpal case, just days after the Bombay High Court…
Manoj Bajpayee’s latest film, Governor, has made its digital debut on Prime Video. The social and historical drama, directed by Chinmay D. Mandlekar, is now…
Zee Studios has announced its entry into Gujarati cinema with Tom and Cherry, starring Gujarati theatre and cinema actor Siddharth Randeria. The move marks the…
Following the success of The Diplomat, John Abraham is gearing up for another collaboration with director Shivam Nair. Bollywood Hungama has exclusively learned that the…
Veteran actor and BJP leader Mithun Chakraborty underwent a successful surgical procedure at a private hospital in Kolkata on Thursday. According to sources, the actor…