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 seasonal fishing ban on Kawakawa and Donu has entered its third month, with authorities reminding the public to comply with the annual closure aimed…
Senior police officers have completed the Superintendent Qualifying Course 01/26, with the programme ending in a formal graduation dinner attended by Police Commissioner Rusiate Tudravu.…
Police are investigating the death of a 12-year-old boy in Wailoku after his body was discovered near his home yesterday. The boy was last seen…
Cabinet has approved the realignment of the Government’s financial year to the calendar year, a move that will strengthen planning, budgeting and reporting across Government.…
The Fiji Women’s Crisis Centre (FWCC) is calling for a collective approach to tackling child abuse, saying the responsibility of protecting children should not rest…
Cabinet has approved plans to develop the Rokobili Transshipment Port, a major infrastructure initiative aimed at boosting Fiji’s role as a regional centre for shipping,…
NEWS FROM AUSTRALIA
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Fortescue’s green technology arm will line up on global racetrack grids this…
ASX-listed contractor Macmahon Holdings has taken another big step to further diversify…
The clock is ticking for the states and territories to agree to…
Wall Street has bounced back as easing oil prices, dropping US Treasury…
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
Rohit Saraf is set to start filming Heer Ranjha in the first week of September, according to Variety India. The film is directed by Sajid…
Solha, the first film to be presented by Sonali Bendre, is set to release in cinemas on October 16. Marking a significant new chapter in…
The Bombay High Court has restrained media organisations and online platforms from referring to Aashirwad, the iconic bungalow once owned by late superstar Rajesh Khanna,…
Singer Adnan Sami has given fans an exciting update about Akshay Kumar’s upcoming untitled film. The musician recently revealed that he has recorded a song…
Vicky Kaushal is reportedly preparing for another dramatic physical transformation for his upcoming mythological film Mahavatar. According to a report by Mid-Day, the actor will…
Yash Raj Films (YRF) and Google are coming together to co-host an AI filmmaking workshop for India’s filmmaking and creative community on August 4th at…