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
A former Group Chief Executive Officer of an investment company has been convicted by the Suva Magistrates Court on two counts of indecent assault following…
New Zealand have qualified for a 13th FIFA U-17 World Cup and secured progression to the final of OFC U-16 Men’s Championship 2026 with a…
Fiji have defeated the Solomon Islands in a penalty shoot-out to qualify for FIFA U-17 World Cup 2027 and book their tickets to the final…
The final weekend of the 2026 Nations Championship and World Rugby Nations Cup delivered a series of standout individual performances, with several players making decisive…
Communities across Rewa are expected to see continued improvements in essential services and infrastructure as Government maintains its investment in rural development projects throughout the…
Fiji’s political parties are being encouraged to place integrity and accountability at the centre of their leadership as the Fiji Independent Commission Against Corruption (FICAC)…
NEWS FROM AUSTRALIA
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The Supreme Court will summons lawyer Ben Caratti to provide documents for…
Australian shares have handed back early gains to end the session flat,…
A legal dispute between a North Fremantle home buyer and PARC Developments…
The federal government has skirted the idea of another round of fuel…
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
The makers of Batwara 1947 have unveiled a new teaser of the much-awaited period drama, offering audiences another glimpse into the film’s backdrop of India’s…
The makers of Jeevan Bheema Yojana have announced the release date of the upcoming dark comedy crime thriller. Headlined by Arshad Warsi, the film is…
The makers of The India Story: Slow Poison in Progress have unveiled the official trailer of the upcoming social drama, offering a glimpse into a…
A year after Saiyaara emerged as one of the biggest box office successes, Yash Raj Films marked the film’s first anniversary with a special celebration…
Actor Rajesh Sharma was admitted in a hospital in Kolkata earlier this month following an insect bite that turned out to be problematic. The incident…
Bollywood Hungama was among the first ones to break the news last year that Imtiaz Ali and Mahaveer Jain Films are all set to produce…