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 Under-16 men’s side began their OFC U-16 Championship campaign on a winning note after defeating New Caledonia 2-0 in their Group A opener at…
Families visiting the Balata Hindu Cemetery in Tavua will now benefit from safer and easier access following the completion of a new walkway delivered through…
The Government has continued issuing compensation payments to former Vatukoula mine workers and their families, as efforts move forward to resolve one of Fiji’s longest-running…
Construction work is continuing on the Navilawa–Yaloku Access Road in the interior of Ba, with the project expected to improve connectivity and create new opportunities…
Police are investigating three separate alleged drowning incidents reported over the past week, including the death of a young child and an elderly farmer, while…
A house fire in Laucala Beach has resulted in the tragic loss of a woman and a child, with authorities now investigating the cause of…
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Perth’s council has announced the arts and culture organisations and programs which…
Australian shares have had their worst session since early June as stubborn…
Port workers at BHP’s Port Hedland operations have been offered a 17…
Alinta Energy has hired advisers to work on selling a stake 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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Actor Preity Zinta has approached the Bombay High Court seeking the removal of AI-generated deepfake videos, morphed images and other unauthorised content featuring her from…
In April 2025, Bollywood Hungama was the first to report that after Bhooth Bangla and Haiwaan, Akshay Kumar and Priyadarshan would collaborate on yet another…
Actor Chandrachur Singh has found himself in the spotlight after a video of him interacting with officials during Gurugram’s ongoing anti-encroachment drive surfaced on social…
It’s the season of comedies. After Pati Patni Aur Woh, Hai Jawani Toh Ishq Hona Hai and Welcome To The Jungle, it’s now for Dhamaal…
Salman Khan’s upcoming war drama Maatrubhumi, previously titled Battle of Galwan, has encountered another hurdle ahead of its theatrical release. According to an NDTV report,…
After months of speculation surrounding the release of Diler, new reports suggest that Maddock Films has identified a tentative release window for the Ibrahim Ali…