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 Ministry of Youth and Sports is set to boost grassroots sports development under the 2025-2026 National Budget. Minister Jese Saukuru says $250,000 has been…
COP31 Presidency Youth Climate Champion Sally Higgins is urging Pacific young people to seize the opportunity presented by COP31 and help shape the future of…
FIJI Water Flying Fijians Head Coach Senirusi Seruvakula says the unity within the camp remains one of the team’s greatest strengths, with not only the…
The McDonald’s Fijian Drua Women Head Coach, Mike Legge is confident the team selected for this weekend’s Super Rugby Women’s semi-final against the Reds has…
Faf de Klerk has made it clear that his return to South Africa is not about winding down his career, with the veteran scrumhalf still…
A 34-year-old Lautoka farmer is proving that diversifying agricultural production can create a successful and sustainable farming business. Pranit Prasad manages two sugarcane farms alongside…
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Claire Tyrrell speaks to Nadia Budihardjo about why WA’s retail property sector…
Australia’s share market has narrowed an early loss to end the session…
Stockland has cleared a planning hurdle to progress its residential community in…
Administrators appointed to several Parker Group eateries have received a time extension…
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 controversy surrounding Diljit Dosanjh starrer Satluj continues to gather momentum after the film was reportedly dropped last weekend, only to be pulled out again…
The Ranbir Kapoor, Sai Pallavi, Yash and Sunny Deol led Ramayana produced by Namit Malhotra is among the most anticipated releases of the years. Mounted…
JioStar has responded to Phantom Studios’ Rs 250 crore lawsuit over Queen 2, denying allegations that the upcoming Kangana Ranaut-starrer infringes upon the intellectual property…
The controversy surrounding Diljit Dosanjh’s Satluj has taken a fresh turn after the Ministry of Information and Broadcasting (I&B) claimed that the film was released…
Following the success of their recent collaboration, Made in India: A Titan Story, T-Series Films and Almighty Motion Picture are expanding their creative partnership for…
Kareena Kapoor Khan has taken her association with homegrown footwear and accessories label Fizzy Goblet a step further by becoming a strategic investor in the…