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
Bamboo is being recognised as a promising sustainable resource for Fiji following the completion of the country’s first Bamboo Training of Trainers programme. Deputy Conservator…
Two men have died following a road accident along Denarau Road in Nadi on Sunday morning, 17 May 2026. Police said a 23-year-old man from…
The Ministry of Fisheries has continued its push to support sustainable aquaculture and rural development through its pearl oyster farming programme in Bua. A specialised…
A man in his late 20s is expected to appear before the Lautoka Magistrates Court charged with the alleged murder of a 38-year-old man. Police allege the…
Fresh opportunities are beginning to break ground for landowners, as a new quarry project promises jobs, road materials, and new income for communities connected to…
Fiji Swimming Olympian, Cheyenne Rova has been elected as the new Chair of the Oceania Athletes Commission, and for her role on the Oceania Aquatics…
NEWS FROM AUSTRALIA
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Stocks have surged, while the US dollar and oil prices slid as…
CBA boss warns ofjob losses from AI
Tom Zaunmayr speaks to Justin Fris about variables within Fortescue’s pursuit of…
A multi-million-dollar funding boost has taken the Cottesloe foreshore redevelopment off the…
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
EPIC Studios and Mukta Arts have announced a partnership to produce a feature-length documentary on filmmaker Subhash Ghai, to be directed by Raghav Khanna. Designed…
Playback singer Sonu Nigam has sold 1.067 hectares of land in Karjat, part of the emerging Mumbai 3.0 development corridor, for a total consideration of…
Ahaan Panday is reportedly set to showcase his dancing skills for the first time on the big screen in his upcoming untitled film with director…
Rhea Chakraborty has announced that she is taking a temporary break from social media, saying the constant digital noise had started affecting her mental well-being.…
The trailer of the much awaited film Peddi, starring Ram Charan, Janhvi Kapoor and Divyenndu, was unveiled yesterday in a grand fashion in Mumbai. The…
Vashu Bhagnani has welcomed the interim protection granted to Puja Entertainment in its ongoing legal dispute against Tips Music over the alleged unauthorised use of…