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
Self-employed businessman Imran Khan, also known as King Khan, has been sentenced to four years and three months imprisonment by the Suva Magistrates Court. Khan…
The Fiji Council of Social Services has called on the government to urgently establish an independent energy taskforce, warning that delays in Fiji’s electrification initiative…
A successful six-day joint maritime patrol between Fiji and the United States Coast Guard has strengthened efforts to protect Fiji’s waters from illegal fishing, smuggling…
The National Fire Authority is investigating the cause of a structural fire that destroyed a family home at Bila Settlement, Lautoka, in the early hours…
Former Fiji Corrections Service Commissioner Dr Jalesi Nakarawa has filed an application in the High Court seeking judicial review of the decision that led to…
Fiji’s total number of registered political parties has increased to 10 following the official registration of One Nation. Registrar of Political Parties Ana Mataiciwa confirmed…
NEWS FROM AUSTRALIA
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The state library has embarked on a journey to broaden its funding…
Australia’s economy is showing resilience despite higher interest rates and war in…
US stocks have extended their slide as the global bond sell-off deepened…
Builder fury as worker visas stall
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
There have been numerous releases this week and yet Obsession continues to remain rock-solid. The film entered its third week yesterday, on June 12, and…
Netflix has officially announced Ikka, an upcoming courtroom thriller headlined by Sunny Deol and Akshaye Khanna. Directed by Siddharth P. Malhotra, the film is set…
The Delhi High Court on Friday issued notices to the makers of Kala Hiran: The Battle for Legacy after superstar Salman Khan approached the court…
The makers of Dhamaal 4 have unveiled the trailer of the much-awaited comedy entertainer, offering audiences a glimpse into the latest adventure featuring the franchise’s…
A fresh legal controversy has emerged around the upcoming film Kala Hiran: Battle of Legacy, with Salman Khan reportedly approaching the Delhi High Court over…
Fresh speculation has emerged around Rajinikanth’s highly anticipated film Jailer 2. According to the latest reports, Hrithik Roshan has reportedly come on board for a…