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 stories of the women who have helped shape Fiji’s democracy are now being preserved through a new publication recognising their contributions to Parliament over…
Manoa Kamikamica is expected to be sworn in today as Fiji’s Deputy Prime Minister and Minister for Commerce, Trade and Communications. Prime Minister Sitiveni Rabuka…
A 17 year old boy has been taken in for questioning in relation to the death of a 12-year old boy in Wailoku last week.…
A Strong Wind Alert is now in force for parts of Fiji, as well as all Fiji waters, with strong winds expected to affect the…
The Fiji Women’s Crisis Centre (FWCC) has reinforced its partnership with the Office of the Director of Public Prosecutions (ODPP) through a presentation aimed at…
The Ministry of Fisheries has extended the period allowing the harvest and trade of sea cucumbers, commonly known as beche-de-mer, until 31 January 2027. The…
NEWS FROM AUSTRALIA
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Real income far short of 2002 outlookThe average real income of Australians…
Gary Adshead and Nadia Budihardjo discuss some ideas that came out of…
Australian shares have had a flat final session to end the week…
Parties have executed a deed to return The Royal Hotel in Perth…
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
Longtime friends and acclaimed filmmakers Imtiaz Ali and Anurag Kashyap have come together for a special collaboration as presenters of the coming-of-age short film Bobby…
Aamir Khan and Ashutosh Gowariker’s Lalkaara has undergone a major casting change. Bollywood Hungama has exclusively learned that Farhan Akhtar has now exited the film,…
Singer Sonu Thukral has approached the police after a controversy erupted over his recently released song ‘Jugni’, featuring actress Jacqueline Fernandez. The singer alleged that…
Maharashtra Navnirman Sena (MNS) president Raj Thackeray questioned actors Vivek Oberoi and R. Madhavan over their decision to live in Dubai despite publicly praising Prime…
After a three-year absence from the big screen, superstar Shah Rukh Khan will return this year with the highly anticipated action entertainer, King. A special…
The promotional campaign for Batwara 1947 is in full swing, with the cast travelling across multiple cities ahead of the film’s theatrical release on August…