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
Captain Waisea Lawaibuka says despite losing to Northland in the pool stages, the team believed they would meet again in the final, and made the…
New Swire Shipping Fijian Drua head coach Brad Mooar says it is too early to discuss major changes at the club as he begins his…
Hundreds of buildings have been destroyed and at least 60,000 people have been forced to evacuate as firefighters continue battling three major wildfires in Spokane…
Former Deputy Prime Minister Manoa Kamikamica has been acquitted after the Suva Magistrates Court ruled that the Fiji Independent Commission Against Corruption failed to present…
The curtain has fallen on the 2026 Commonwealth Games, with the Closing Ceremony at Glasgow’s iconic Hydro arena bringing 11 days of sporting competition to…
The Fiji Meteorological Service has issued a Strong Wind Alert for parts of the country and all Fiji waters as strong winds are expected to…
NEWS FROM AUSTRALIA
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Stephen Bruce victim claims may fall over as the state looks to…
Australia’s second-largest not-for-profit health fund, HBF, has delivered a net profit after…
Privately-owned, Broome-founded microgrid firm GenOffGrid will seek to generate a figure understood…
Perth Design Week will return for a fifth year in 2027, with…
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
Hrithik Roshan has added another commercial leasing deal to his real estate portfolio. The actor has leased out a commercial office space in Mumbai’s Andheri…
The promotional campaign for Batwara 1947 is underway, with the film’s cast travelling across multiple cities ahead of its theatrical release on August 14, 2026.…
On the occasion of Friendship Day, actor Varun Sharma has exclusively spoken about his upcoming film, Side Heroes, a promising story celebrating friendship and centred…
The cast of Remo D’Souza’s upcoming untitled action entertainer has become even more exciting. Now it is being said that Nushrratt Bharuccha and Pashmina Roshan…
Producer and entrepreneur Viccky Jain has announced the launch of his production house, VJ Frames, marking the beginning of a new chapter in his career…
T-Series marked a significant milestone on Friday as it celebrated 30 years of President & Executive Director Neeraj Kalyan’s association with the company, recognising the…