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
Students of Adi Maopa Secondary School in Lau are gaining practical skills, greater confidence and new career opportunities through Technical and Vocational Education and Training,…
Team Fiji’s swimmers delivered a series of encouraging performances at the 2026 Glasgow Commonwealth Games, highlighted by Anahira McCutcheon’s semi-final appearance in the Women’s 50m…
More than 360 teachers have left Fiji between January and May this year, with an average of 40 teachers migrating every month, this was higlighted…
Six Fijian football coaches will take part in the Oceania Football Confederation (OFC) A Licence Coaching Course, which begins tomorrow at the Fiji FA Academy…
More than 400 people in Lomaloma, Vanua Balavu now have improved access to clean and reliable water following the commissioning of two new borehole water…
A newly launched co-operative is set to boost community-led tourism and create new business opportunities for the people of Vanua Nalolo in Nadroga/Navosa. The DEI…
NEWS FROM AUSTRALIA
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Housing will not be the sole determinant in deciding the scale of…
Government and industry are headed for a collision over waste laws and…
A state planning authority has approved the second stage of the $807…
Midland Brick was attempting to reduce uncertainty about wait times when the…
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
With less than three weeks to go for its release, the promotions of Batwara 1947 will be taken to the next level this week, as…
There’s something entirely enticing about golden outfits, those that place you as a standout. Whether it’s a traditional saree or an Indo-western piece, the bling…
After making her mark as an actor, Sheetal Menon has now ventured into filmmaking. Following her directorial debut with the short film Siblings, she is…
The trailer of Bhai Tera Star Hai has caught attention thanks to its quirky content and Raghav Juyal’s promising performance. Interestingly, it’ll release on July…
With just five days to go for the release of Spider-Man: Brand New Day, the excitement is tremendous, to say the least. Advance ticket sales…
Actor Kranti Prakash Jha has expressed gratitude to viewers after Raktanchal 3 received a warm response from audiences. The actor, who plays Vijay Singh in…