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
Prime Minister Sitiveni Rabuka had visited the six health officials receiving treatment at Twomey Hospital in Tamavua following the tragic maritime incident in the Lau…
Cabinet has approved Fiji’s National Waste Management and Pollution Control Strategy 2026–2035, setting out a 10-year plan to strengthen waste management practices and reduce pollution…
A rapidly spreading wildfire has prompted evacuation orders across parts of Spokane County, Washington, as firefighters battle the blaze amid dangerous weather conditions. Authorities issued…
A former manager of Nakorotubu District School has been sentenced to two years’ imprisonment after being convicted of obtaining a financial advantage through the misuse…
The Fiji Roads Authority (FRA) has announced the temporary nightly closure of Wainibau Bridge along Baulevu Road to allow essential bridge upgrade works. The bridge…
Ten-month-old Fijian conjoined twins Dicecea Masilina Kikau and Jesepeli Rosiledua Kikau have arrived in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, where they will undergo detailed medical assessments to…
NEWS FROM AUSTRALIA
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Treasurer Rita Saffioti says WA punches above its weight economically while other…
OPINION: Well-resourced complainants can make life difficult for hospo owners.
Western Australian farmers are eyeing off another 20-million-tonne-plus crop despite low or…
Immigration officials have been urged to process harvest worker visas immediately to…
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’s upcoming action thriller King continues to generate buzz, with fresh rumours about its storyline and characters surfacing almost every week. The latest…
The makers of Ragini MMS 3 have expanded the film’s ensemble cast by bringing in RJ Mahvash for a significant role. Sources reveal that Mahvash…
The highly awaited Spider-Man: Brand New Day was finally released yesterday, July 30, amid tremendous excitement, thanks to the enduring popularity of the web-slinging superhero.…
The cameras have officially stopped rolling on Sooraj Barjatya’s upcoming musical family entertainer, Yeh Prem Mol Liya, and the first wrap photograph from the sets…
Actor Kartik Aaryan has stepped forward to support those affected by the devastating floods in Assam by donating Rs. 1 crore to the Chief Minister’s…
Veteran actor Anupam Kher has announced the completion of shooting for Yeh Prem Mol Liya, director Sooraj R. Barjatya’s upcoming romantic musical family drama. Sharing…