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
Shah Group of Companies Dreketi FC have secured their place in the final of the 86th FMF Inter-District Championship Senior Division after a convincing 3-0…
The Kiribati National Team will contest the Premier Division final of the 86th FMF Inter-District Championship after defeating the Fiji Under-17 National Team 3-1 in…
Fijian Teachers Association General Secretary Paula Manumanunitoga has publicly apologised to the Indo-Fijian community over comments he made in a social media post this week.…
A search and rescue operation is underway in Lau for a 68-year-old man from Udu Village, Totoya, who failed to return after taking his new…
National Federation Party Leader Professor Biman Prasad says Fiji’s independence must guarantee every citizen dignity, security and equal opportunities, regardless of ethnicity, religion, gender or…
Fiji are champions of Melanesia once again after defeating Vanuatu 1-0 in the final of the 2026 MSG Prime Minister’s Cup in Suva. A 10th-minute…
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Deputy Premier Rita Saffioti has weighed into commercial negotiations between WA Football…
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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 Nushrratt Bharuccha has been discharged from the hospital after successfully undergoing spine surgery following an accident in Bali earlier this month. Her team shared…
Television actress Niti Taylor has opened up about a disturbing experience from the early years of her acting career, recalling an alleged casting couch incident…
Bengaluru is set to host the international trailer launch of Nitesh Tiwari’s Ramayana today, October 15, with Ranbir Kapoor, Sai Pallavi, Rocking Star Yash, Ravi…
Kartik Aaryan and Sreeleela’s upcoming romantic musical, directed by Anurag Basu, has locked April 30, 2027 as its theatrical release date. The untitled film is…
Acclaimed actor Kirti Kulhari is all set for a career milestone as she takes her maiden feature production, Kinaare, to the upcoming edition of the…
The Supreme Court on Thursday referred Bollywood actor Rajpal Yadav’s long-running cheque bounce dispute with Murli Projects Private Limited to mediation after he deposited Rs…