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
Fiji’s container recycling programme is continuing to gain momentum, with thousands of people turning discarded bottles and cans into extra income while helping keep communities…
The Fijian Drua have appointed experienced New Zealand coach Brad Mooar as the new Head Coach of the Swire Shipping Fijian Drua Men. Mooar has…
Residents of Viria Village in Naitasiri are set to benefit from a new $1.6 million multi-purpose evacuation centre following the official groundbreaking of the project…
Fiji’s military personnel have strengthened their urban operations skills through multinational training during Exercise RIMPAC 2026 in Hawaii. An RFMF Land Forces platoon joined the…
The Rokousu brothers of Nadogo, Macuata, are set to expand their family farming business after receiving a tractor through the Ministry of Agriculture, Waterways and…
Former All Blacks captain Sean Fitzpatrick believes New Zealand can use the upcoming Greatest Rivalry series as a springboard towards a successful 2027 Rugby World…
NEWS FROM AUSTRALIA
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Youth mental health charity zero2hero has raised almost $300,000 from its cape2cape…
The fashion house behind Australian brands Cue and Veronika Maine has collapsed,…
The fashion house behind Australian brands Cue and Veronika Maine has collapsed,…
The number of trade apprentices and trainees in WA has grown in…
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
Amaal Mallik has indirectly launched a scathing attack on music composer Tanishk Bagchi through a long explosive post on X (formerly Twitter), making several serious…
It is common for films to receive their censor certificates just a week or 10 days before release. However, the makers of Batwara 1947 managed…
Kareena Kapoor Khan has extended her support to the students participating in the ongoing NEET protests through a heartfelt note on Instagram. The actress shared…
Yash Raj Films (YRF), India’s premier legacy entertainment company, has appointed Usha Rachael Thomas as Head of Communications Strategy. She will report to Akshaye Widhani,…
Last week, we reported that the much-awaited Eetha, starring Shraddha Kapoor, would not release on its scheduled date of August 28. The period musical drama…
Filmmaker Suresh Krissna, known for his work across languages and film industries, is set to return to the romance genre with a new love story…