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
The Fijian Drua Women will head into Saturday’s Super Rugby Women’s Grand Final with an unchanged 23-player squad as they prepare for a historic title…
The McDonald’s Fijian Drua Women have named an unchanged 23-player squad for Saturday’s Super Rugby Women’s Grand Final, as they prepare to make history on…
The FIJI Water Flying Fijians have returned home following the conclusion of their Nations Championship campaign, which ended with a defeat to Scotland in Edinburgh.…
The Gasele Nursing Station in Kadavu is now powered by solar energy following the completion of a new installation by the Core Energy team earlier…
The Republic of Fiji Military Forces Engineers Regiment has completed a five-day field deployment under Exercise Vau Dei, strengthening the combat engineering skills and operational…
Residents and road users in Suva are set to benefit from major upgrades aimed at improving safety, easing traffic congestion and strengthening connections across key…
NEWS FROM AUSTRALIA
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The power of Indigenous capital in WA business is growing.
One Nation’s plan to slash temporary migration by 750,000 risks a Covid-level…
Housing Minister John Carey says the state government is willing to work…
As 49 Metals continues to make inroads at its Gold Mountain project…
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
Paresh Rawal has claimed that the original idea behind OMG 2 came from him, adding that the film underwent significant changes after Akshay Kumar came…
Actor Paresh Rawal has opened up about how much he despised the intense media coverage that followed Sushant Singh Rajput’s death in 2020. Speaking on…
The romantic drama Chand Mera Dil, starring Ananya Panday and Lakshya, will premiere digitally on JioHotstar from July 17, following its theatrical run. The film…
The excitement for Awarapan 2 is tremendous and the trade expects the film to open with a bang. Capitalizing on this craze, it has come…
The makers of Batwara 1947 have announced a 12-city promotional tour as part of the film’s marketing campaign ahead of its theatrical release. The cast…
Ranbir Kapoor has reportedly developed conjunctivitis just days before the grand trailer launch of Ramayana in Delhi. According to an NDTV report, the actor contracted…