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
The Land Transport Authority is warning people applying for new taxi permits not to pay for taxi stand letters before official taxi stands are gazetted.…
Egypt beat Australia 4-2 on penalties after a 1-1 draw after extra time, and could now face Argentina in the last 16. Hossam Abdelmaguid scored…
Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese will undertake an official visit to Fiji on Monday, July 6, as the two countries continue to strengthen their longstanding…
Goncalo Ramos scored a late, late winner as Portugal came from behind to sneak this tug-of-war Toronto tussle at the- FIFA World Cup 2026. Ivan…
A 23-year-old man has been charged with attempted murder after allegedly stabbing his 21-year-old partner at a hotel in Lautoka last month. Police say the…
Music has taken centre stage in strengthening defence ties between Fiji and the United States, with the U.S. Army’s 25th Infantry Division Band from Hawaii…
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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
Even before its official digital launch, the first glimpse of the upcoming film Eetha starring Shraddha Kapoor in the lead, has found its way online…
On June 16, Bollywood Hungama was among the first ones to inform readers that the teasers of Rajkummar Rao’s Prahaar – The Ujjwal Nikam Story…
The makers of Vvan: Force of the Forest are leaving no stone unturned to ensure that the upcoming folk thriller delivers a compelling cinematic experience.…
On June 16, Bollywood Hungama was among the first to inform readers that the teasers of Rajkummar Rao’s Prahaar – The Ujjwal Nikam Story and…
Filmmaker Meghna Gulzar is set to return to the big screen with her next directorial venture, Daayra, starring Kareena Kapoor Khan and Prithviraj Sukumaran in…
Bollywood actor Preity Zinta has taken a luxury apartment on rent in Mumbai’s prestigious Pali Hill locality in Bandra (West). According to property registration documents…