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
Residents of Yanuca Island are receiving assistance as the Government responds to water shortages brought on by prolonged dry conditions. The Ministry of Rural and…
The Party Leader of the Social Democratic Liberal Party (SODELPA), and Minister for Education, Aseri Radrodro, has issued a firm statement calling for calm, mature,…
The Electoral Commission and the Fijian Elections Office confirm that Postal Voting applications for the announced National Referendum 2026 are now open. The Commission and…
The Acting Director of Public Prosecutions has sanctioned charges against three police officers in relation to the death of Lami Police Constable Peniasi Racagi. The…
A strong El Niño event is now firmly established across the tropical Pacific, with forecasts indicating it could reach very strong intensity and continue through…
Stratum/Lincoln Rewa FC has become the first Super Premier side to book a place in the FMF Inter-District Championship semi-finals after a convincing 3-0 win…
NEWS FROM AUSTRALIA
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Former state opposition leader Zak Kirkup has been called in as a…
A $26.8 million MSWA care facility replacing the old Quadriplegic Centre in…
Tertiary Education Minister Tony Buti has again attacked the salaries of university…
Austal has received $245 million in debt funding to develop infrastructure at…
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 grand Diwali release, Ramayana, is three weeks away from release, and the excitement is steadily building up with each passing day. It’s going to…
With Prahaar: The Untold Story of Ujjwal Nikam set to release in theatres on October 16, director Avinash Arun has spoken about casting Ritvik Sahore…
Kriti Sanon is reportedly set to explore a new genre with an upcoming horror film backed by Maddock Films. According to a source close to…
Reva, the certified natural diamond jewellery brand of PNGS Reva Diamond Jewellery Limited, announced actor Sharvari as its brand ambassador. This is the first time…
Three years after the success of Baipan Bhaari Deva, filmmaker Kedar Shinde is reuniting with Jio Studios for another women-centric Marathi film titled Aai Bhadyane…
Guru Randhawa is set to return to the live concert stage with ‘The Sirra Era Live In Concert’, a stadium show scheduled to take place…