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
The Maritime Safety Authority of Fiji (MSAF) has strengthened its ability to respond to marine emergencies after receiving a boat and oil spill response equipment…
The race for the 2026 Extra Fiji Secondary Schools Football Under-17 title is set to intensify after the official pool draw was conducted at the…
Preparations for Fiji’s next General Election have received a major boost, with the Fijian Elections Office now equipped with four new four-wheel-drive vehicles donated by…
The pool draw for the 2026 Extra Fiji Secondary Schools Football Championship has set the stage for an exciting Under-15 national finals series in Labasa…
Women will need the support of men in leadership positions if they are to thrive in Fiji’s political arena. This was the key message shared…
Four police officers will appear in the Suva Magistrates Court today in connection with an alleged assault that reportedly took place in August 2024. The…
NEWS FROM AUSTRALIA
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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
Priyanka Chopra Jonas has added another major international project to her growing Hollywood slate. The actor is set to share screen space with Academy Award-winning…
Nitesh Tiwari’s Ramayana has achieved another major milestone ahead of its release. The makers have unveiled the English lip-synced trailer while confirming that the epic…
Sanjay Leela Bhansali is gearing up to wrap up shooting for his most ambitious romantic drama Love and War by the end of August. While…
Actor Ananya Panday has registered one of the biggest jumps in this year’s Kroll Celebrity Brand Valuation Report 2025, climbing to No. 19 among India’s…
As Netflix celebrates a decade of operations in India, the streaming giant has revealed the economic impact of its biggest Indian production to date, Operation…
After a series of lulls, Tiger Shroff is reshaping his acting career. The actor’s next two films are highly anticipated in the form of the…