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
England finished as Group L winners after a composed 2-0 victory over Panama in East Rutherford yesterday. After being frustrated for an hour by Panama’s…
The Fiji Labour Party has criticised the 2026/27 National Budget, accusing the Coalition Government of unfairly targeting workers through a reduction in employer Fiji National…
The stage is set for an exciting BiC Fiji FACT Grand Final after Navua FC and Ba FC booked their places with impressive semi-final victories.…
The Fiji Commerce and Employers Federation has welcomed the 2026-2027 National Budget, describing it as a fair and responsible package that balances economic realities with…
The Office of the Attorney-General has been allocated $9.8 million in the 2026-2027 National Budget, a modest increase from $9.5 million in the previous financial year, with…
Former Attorney-General Aiyaz Sayed-Khaiyum and former Supervisor of Elections Mohammed Saneem have been acquitted by the High Court this morning. Chief Justice Salesi Temo ruled…
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Consumer Protection is prepared to take enforcement action against now-collapsed Bella Modular…
Claire Tyrrell speaks to Ella Loneragan about the risks and rewards of…
A WA court has rejected Allen Caratti’s bid to shelve an inquiry…
Liberal leader Basil Zempilas has used a press conference about ambulance ramping…
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
Saiee M Manjrekar is stepping into a completely new and emotionally intense space with her upcoming film Ikaai opposite Raghav Juyal. The actress, who has…
The Bombay High Court on Thursday observed that access to social media does not give individuals the right to publish content that may defame others,…
Veteran television and film actor Dinyar Tirandaz has reportedly passed away in Mumbai on June 11, 2026. The news of his demise has left members…
Akshay Kumar, Jackie Shroff, Arshad Warsi, Disha Patani, Jacqueline Fernandez, Tusshar Kapoor, Yashpal Sharma, Johny Lever, Aftab Shivdasani, Shreyas Talpade, Rajpal Yadav, Krushna Abhishek, Puneet…
Shots were fired at a fitness centre franchise outlet owned by singer Guru Randhawa in the Paschim Vihar area of outer Delhi on Wednesday night,…
This is the week of grand trailer launches. Today, the trailer of Welcome To The Jungle will be unveiled amid a jungle set-up at Mumbai’s…