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
Extra Supermarket Labasa has surged to the top of the Extra Premier League standings after rallying from an early deficit to defeat Coastal Rental Cars/MMM…
The Tertiary Scholarships and Loans Service (TSLS) has confirmed that scholarship applications for Semester 2 and Quarter 3 new intakes will not be accepted, following…
Former Prime Minister Frank Bainimarama has formally endorsed the newly registered political party One Nation, with the party describing the move as a significant milestone…
The Fiji Junior Bula Boys have officially named their 23-member squad for the upcoming OFC U-16 Championship in Papua New Guinea. The squad was unveiled…
Nine-year-old Sireli Cama is receiving specialist treatment at the Colonial War Memorial Hospital after an emergency mercy flight from Moce in the Lau Group. Sireli,…
Ba Women FC’s OFC Women’s Champions League campaign came to an end despite a spirited performance in a thrilling 4-3 loss to Tafea FC at…
NEWS FROM AUSTRALIA
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A shopping centre in Perth’s south-east is set to open its revamped…
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Perth-based Everest Metals Corporation has taken steps to add further value to…
The experienced architect will replace Ross Donaldson in the role following his…
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 much-awaited multi-starrer comic caper, Welcome To The Jungle, will release this Friday, on June 26. The censor process was completed on time and in…
Bijendra Nath Tiwari, the brother of acclaimed actor Pankaj Tripathi, has reportedly sustained serious injuries following an alleged attack in Bihar. According to reports, the…
Alia Bhatt and Sharvari, who will be seen sharing screen space in the much-awaited action entertainer Alpha, have managed to grab eyeballs yet again. The…
A tragic incident on the set of Sanjay Leela Bhansali’s upcoming film Love & War has reignited concerns about safety standards and working conditions in…
After creating a strong impact with its gripping motion poster, Batwara 1947 has now unveiled a compelling series of character posters that reflect courage, innocence,…
After months of speculation and multiple postponements, the makers of Toxic have finally announced a new release date for the highly anticipated film. Headlined by…