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 Extra Premier League resumes this Sunday with five matches scheduled across the country, including a double-header at Ratu Cakobau Park in Nausori. The opening…
Cabinet has approved an extension of Fiji’s beach-de-mer harvesting and export season, allowing licensed activities to continue from August 1, 2026, until January 31, 2027.…
Convicted murderer Apisai Madigibuli will serve life imprisonment with a minimum term of 20 years, 9 months and 3 weeks before he can be considered…
Cabinet has approved Fiji’s Integrated Water Resources Management (IWRM) Plan, paving the way for a more coordinated and sustainable approach to managing the nation’s water…
Wales have avoided a potential player strike ahead of Saturday’s Nations Championship clash against Fiji after reaching a late agreement with the Welsh Rugby Union…
Hekari Women FC have left it late to secure a dramatic 3-1 win over Ba Women FC at the OFC Women’s Champions League in Honiara.…
NEWS FROM AUSTRALIA
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Australia’s share market has tumbled as escalation in the Middle East and…
The Supreme Court of WA has dismissed Equatorial Resources’ urgent attempt to…
The Perth urban planner will have a criminal record after being found…
Perdaman has built incentives into its offtake deals in an attempt to…
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
Singer Sonu Nigam has opened up about a recent health challenge, revealing that he has been dealing with a painful nerve-related condition over the past…
On June 10, the National Company Law Tribunal (NCLT), Mumbai Bench III, permitted the release of Vikram Bhatt’s horror film Haunted – Echoes Of The…
To celebrate the global theatrical debut of his new mythic action epic, The Odyssey, Academy Award®-winning filmmaker Christopher Nolan is set to arrive in Mumbai…
Actor Vedang Raina has shared an emotional note reflecting on his journey in the film industry and the impact of his latest release, Main Vaapas…
Actor Kalki Koechlin has sold an apartment in Mumbai’s Andheri West for Rs 2.55 crores, according to property registration documents reviewed by Square Yards. The…
On June 14, Bollywood Hungama was among the first to inform readers that the much-awaited Cocktail 2 has been granted an ‘A’ certificate by the…