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 Vodafone Fijiana XV has named a strong 32-member squad for its highly anticipated two-Test series against the Springbok Women, with the matches set to…
Four Corrections Officers have been suspended following an incident captured on CCTV and was circulating online regarding an assault at the Lautoka Remand Centre. The…
The Internal Affairs Department is conducting a preliminary investigation into the alleged conduct of a Sigatoka-based police officer following allegations of threats made against a…
A 20-year-old man will be produced in court today charged with allegedly causing the death of a 77-year-old man at an apartment complex in Martintar,…
A 43-year-old man is expected to appear in the Nadi Magistrates Court today after being charged in connection with the alleged robbery of a taxi…
The trial against former Deputy Prime Minister Professor Biman Prasad is set to commence next week, with both the prosecution and defence confirming they are…
NEWS FROM AUSTRALIA
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The University of Western Australia has launched its first international campus, opening…
A panel has approved a $240 million proposal to build a battery…
The odds of a September rate hike have increased after the Reserve…
The Takeovers Panel has directed Forrestania Resources to pay $150,000 worth of…
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
Shah Rukh Khan is among the biggest superstars of Indian Cinema, whose starpower travels across the globe. After a spectacular theatrical run in 2023 with…
Rashmika Mandanna has reportedly suffered a hip injury while filming an intense dance sequence for one of her upcoming projects. The actress, who is currently…
Netflix has announced Chumbak, a new multi-generational comedy set in a contemporary urban Indian neighbourhood, premiering on August 28. The series follows five families living…
After impressing audiences with her performance in Brown and her stint on India’s Best Dancer Season 5, Karisma Kapoor is taking on a new television…
Director Ahmed Khan has confirmed that his next directorial venture will reunite him with Akshay Kumar following the success of Welcome to the Jungle. The…
The countdown for Mirzapur: The Movie has officially begun. After generating considerable excitement with its teaser, the makers are now preparing to unveil the film’s…