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 Ministry of Fisheries has announced a four-month seasonal closure on all species of Grouper (Kawakawa) and Coral Trout (Donu) to safeguard the fish during…
The Ministry of Youth and Sports has already submitted its budget proposal to the Ministry of Financce and is now preparing for one-on-one consultations as…
Government leaders are calling on students in rural communities to embrace education as a pathway to leadership and national development, as the launch of the…
The growing threat of illegal drugs and its impact on young people emerged as a major concern during the 2026 Ratu Sukuna Day national celebrations…
The Reserve Bank of Fiji has maintained its Overnight Policy Rate at 0.25 percent, citing the need to balance rising inflationary pressures with continued support…
Students of Ratu Sauvoli Memorial School in Rewa are expected to benefit from improved learning conditions following the groundbreaking ceremony for a new three-classroom block…
NEWS FROM AUSTRALIA
James Valentine started his career on the stage, but it was his time behind the microphone in the studio and an interactive style that came…
The presenter and professional saxophone player is being remembered for his ability to explore the humour and oddities of daily life on the airwaves.
The ABC Classic 100 in Concert brings Australia’s most popular classical music, as chosen by audiences, from the radio to the stage.
The updated ABC offer includes new provisions to ensure staff progress through pay bandings.
Unions representing ABC staff have signalled the possibility of further strike action if a dispute over pay and conditions at the broadcaster isn’t resolved.
A majority of staff who voted rejected the broadcaster’s latest pay offer on the three-year enterprise bargaining agreement, which paved the way for the strike…
GenusPlus Group’s strong share market performance this month has pushed the wealth…
Mark Pownall is joined by Sean Cowan, Sam Jones, and Claire Tyrrell…
The Roebuck Plains Roadhouse has changed hands for $10.5 million in a…
OPINION: Business goes where returns are greatest, as Australia’s alumina sector is…
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
Filmmaker Ram Gopal Varma has weighed in on the ongoing controversy involving Ranveer Singh, Excel Entertainment, and the Federation of Western India Cine Employees (FWICE)…
Production banner Hombale Films has officially announced its upcoming project, Yeto Ka Naay, a hip-hop musical drama set against the backdrop of Mumbai. Along with…
Sonakshi Sinha has leased out her luxury apartment in Mumbai’s Bandra for a year to the Consulate General of the State of Kuwait at a…
New developments have emerged in the case involving Dhurandhar production designer Saini S Johray after reports of an FIR being registered against him over allegations…
Fans of Alia Bhatt and Sharvari are in for a treat as their much-awaited film, Alpha, will now arrive earlier than scheduled. The action entertainer…
The controversy surrounding Don 3 continues to intensify, with actor Ranveer Singh now receiving public support from Cine and TV Artistes’ Association (CINTAA) Vice-President Padmini…