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 under-17 girls’ futsal team has begun preparations for the 2026 Youth Olympic Games in Senegal, with head coach José Gerardo naming a 10-player squad…
Fiji Red Cross Society Honorary Member and former President Nitin Gandhi has received an appreciation award from International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent…
Narsaiya Naidu Chetty has been recognised as Fiji’s 2026 Goat Farmer of the Year after nearly three decades of dedication to livestock farming at Nuku…
The Fiji Police Force and Australian Federal Police will meet in two rugby league test matches at Pizzey Park on the Gold Coast, Queensland, on…
Two lives were claimed on our roads last night following a head on collision along the Queens high way, which claimed the lives of the…
FMF Foods Limited has expanded its Amul product range in Fiji with the launch of Amul Condensed Milk, using the FMF IDC Finals as the…
NEWS FROM AUSTRALIA
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Fortescue has warned China’s bargaining tactics could force the miner to reduce…
Debate over how best to use the foreshore of Albany’s Princess Royal…
The appointment of superannuation heavyweight Ben Palmer marked the arrival of a…
Weeks after the Firmus IPO flop, a WA goldminer’s return to the…
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
The Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) has demolished parts of actor Ajay Devgn’s bungalow in Mumbai’s Juhu area following allegations of unauthorised construction. The civic action…
Actress Neha Sharma has issued a strong warning against the unauthorised use of her face and likeness in AI-generated videos and images. On October 17,…
The trailer of Doosra, which was recently unveiled, has caught attention for its unusual storytelling. The film not only revisits Sourav Ganguly’s iconic moment following…
Tukaram Mundhe has become a force to reckon with ever since taking charge as the Commissioner of Maharashtra’s Food and Drug Administration (FDA) in May…
Netflix has unveiled the teaser of Akka, its upcoming series starring Keerthy Suresh and Radhika Apte. The teaser introduces the two actors as Bhavani and…
Actress-model Giorgia Andriani is set to feature in an upcoming Hindi thriller web series titled Dice. The series will see her play an Italian character…