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
Tamania Homestay in Lopta has expanded its facilities, marking steady progress for locally driven tourism development in Rotuma. The upgrade features an enlarged dining area…
The latest psychiatric assessment of 43-year-old Samuela Dasalusalu, accused of murdering 16-year-old Salote Sikiti in Naqali Village, indicated that he remains unfit to stand trial…
The battle for promotion to the Skipper Cup will reach its conclusion this Saturday, with four teams still in contention for a place in Fiji…
Residents and environmental advocates in Lautoka are expected to benefit from cleaner waterways following the installation of a new Trashboom at Musuniwai Creek, a site…
A 21-year-old woman is receiving treatment at Lautoka Hospital after she was allegedly stabbed by her partner during an argument at a hotel on the…
The Fiji Women’s Crisis Centre and its branches across Fiji continue to witness alarming levels of violence against women, girls and children, according to counselling…
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Copper and gold-focused Medallion Metals has backed GR Engineering Services’ knowledge of…
Frontier Energy plans to commence site works for its $310 million Waroona…
Local lithium miner Liontown has struck a deal to buy into an…
NRW’s tenure at the Karara iron ore mine in the Mid West…
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
Actress Akansha Ranjan Kapoor is all set to embark on a new chapter in her life as she prepares to tie the knot with filmmaker…
A recent meet between actor Avinash Tiwary and filmmaker Shujaat Saudagar has sparked speculation about a possible collaboration between the two. While neither the actor…
Swiggy recently organized a special screening of Hai Jawani Toh Ishq Hona Hai for its food delivery partners in Mumbai. The event brought together more…
Netflix has officially announced the premiere date of its upcoming reality show Lock Upp, ending days of speculation surrounding the project. The show, created in…
The makers of Baby Do Die Do have finally unveiled the much-anticipated teaser of the film, offering audiences a glimpse into the dark, quirky and…
Dharma Productions has officially announced the release date of its upcoming film Lag Ja Gale. Directed by Raj Mehta, the action entertainer starring Tiger Shroff,…