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
One person has died following a road accident along Keiyasi Road yesterday. The victim is believed to have been travelling as a passenger in a…
Families on Rabi Island are gaining improved access to social protection and support services following a Government outreach programme aimed at bringing essential information and…
The Government has now paid out $7.5 million to 298 beneficiaries under the Vatukoula settlement, bringing the implementation of the $9.025 million commitment to 83…
Lelean Memorial School fullback and sharpshooter Apenisa Navukitu played a pivotal role in his side’s Under-18 Eastern Zone title triumph over Ratu Kadavulevu School, scoring…
Permanent Secretary for Local Government Seema Sharma informed residents of Navua during a consultation that declaring Navua a town will give residents a stronger voice…
Improved roads and stronger public infrastructure are among the key concerns raised by residents as Navua prepares for its transition into a town. During a…
NEWS FROM AUSTRALIA
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The state government has described a federal court decision to award the…
Directors at Perth Stockbroker Euroz Hartleys have given the green light for…
Canberra-headquartered AI and automation services specialist xAmplify has expanded into WA with…
A Norwegian bulk carrier will set sail from Geraldton laden with iron…
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
Actor Salman Khan has once again caught the internet’s attention, this time with a cryptic Instagram post that has left fans wondering if it carries…
Veteran actor Shabana Azmi has revealed that she has been diagnosed with H1N1 (swine flu), forcing her to miss the student protest held at Mumbai’s…
PVR INOX reported a strong turnaround in the first quarter of FY27, posting a profit after tax (PAT) of Rs 56.5 crore, compared to a…
Producer Sammy Nanwani has announced that his upcoming film, Jai Hind, Jai Sindh: A Love Story, will release in theatres in October 2026.The film is…
Ohh My Dog, the upcoming film directed by Amit Rai, has been cleared by the Central Board of Film Certification with a U/A rating, though…
Actress and filmmaker Pooja Bhatt has criticised Delhi University’s advisory asking students and faculty members to stay away from the ongoing protests at Delhi’s Jantar…