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
Prime Minister Sitiveni Rabuka has defended the Government’s announcement of the proposed referendum date, rejecting claims that constitutional or legal provisions were breached. Responding to…
The Water Authority of Fiji (WAF) has delivered 170,000 litres of water to communities and essential facilities across Malolo, Yanuya and nearby maritime areas amid…
A police officer and his wife have been remanded in custody after appearing at the Nasinu Magistrates Court today over the alleged assault of a…
Kings and Queens Roads are set for climate resilience upgrades, with Australia committing three million US dollars towards work on key road links in the…
Civil servants and security forces have joined hands in a clean-up along the Lami shoreline as part of Fiji Day celebrations. The initiative brought together…
The Speaker of Parliament, Filimone Jitoko, has called for stronger public trust, transparency and inclusion in parliamentary decision-making. Speaking at the 153rd Inter-Parliamentary Union Assembly…
NEWS FROM AUSTRALIA
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After decades of talk, the arrival of major mining projects in the…
Suresh Vadnagra has committed to transparency and investment discipline, in his first…
Woodside Energy will seek to sell down its stake in the $3.3…
The Dow has closed one per cent higher, outperforming the benchmark S&P…
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
Emraan Hashmi reportedly had a close call while shooting the climax sequence of his upcoming spy thriller Gunmaaster G9 in Bengaluru on October 13, 2026.…
Mrunal Thakur has addressed speculation about her possible involvement in Allu Arjun and Atlee’s upcoming film Raaka, but has stopped short of confirming whether she…
Singer Sadhu Tiwari is set to perform the devotional track ‘Awadhiya Ke Raja’ at Ram Ki Paidi in Ayodhya, with the team behind the upcoming…
Banita Sandhu has reportedly joined the cast of Akshay Kumar’s upcoming sci-fi action-survival thriller Samuk. Directed by Kanishk Varma, the film is currently being shot…
Actor Sidharth Malhotra has reportedly fractured his leg and given fans a glimpse of his injury through social media. The actor shared a photograph of…
Singer Rahul Vaidya has landed in the middle of an online debate over a remark he made on the celebrity couple reality show Pati Patni…