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 has established its first permanent forest research plot, marking a significant step forward in climate research and forest conservation. Located at the Vago Reserve,…
The Ministry of Fisheries has extended Fiji’s sea cucumber, or beche-de-mer (BDM), harvesting and trading season, allowing approved activities to continue from 1 August 2026…
A 35-year-old former accounts officer has been charged over the alleged theft of more than $90,000 from her employer. The Criminal Investigation Department’s Major Fraud…
South Africa will put their unbeaten Rugby World Cup record against Scotland on the line when the two sides meet in a highly anticipated Nations…
All eyes will be on All Blacks winger Will Jordan this weekend as he closes in on one of New Zealand rugby’s most cherished records…
The Republic of Fiji Navy has launched a large-scale maritime security mission aimed at strengthening surveillance and response capabilities across the country’s waters. Operation Yadra…
NEWS FROM AUSTRALIA
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Ousted DRA Australia managing director Andrew Naude is pushing for his former…
Perth Football League president Geoff Glass says despite a bumper year of…
The state government will look at overhauling local content – including minimum…
Rio Tinto has signed a deal to grant another Pilbara traditional owner…
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
Bollywood’s ace choreographer and entrepreneur Bosco Leslie Martis has been discharged from Breach Candy Hospital after spending a week under medical observation following complaints of…
Popular Bollywood choreographer Bosco Leslie Martis has been admitted to Mumbai’s Breach Candy Hospital after experiencing chest congestion and discomfort. According to reports, he sought…
The makers of Toxic: A Fairy Tale for Grown-Ups have dropped a new teaser, offering audiences another glimpse into the much-awaited period gangster drama led…
Indian theatre has lost one of its most influential figures with the passing of celebrated actor, director and theatre visionary Vijaya Mehta, who died in…
Yash Raj Films and Posham Pa Pictures’ first theatrical collaboration, Mupapa, is being headlined by Ayushmann Khurrana. Produced by YRF’s CEO Akshaye Widhani, whose last…
Following the impressive success of its first season, the heartfelt rural drama TVF’s Gram Chikitsalay Season 2 was released globally on June 23 and is…