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
Cristiano Ronaldo has become the first player to score in six different World Cup tournaments. This morning, Ronaldo scored the goal in the sixth minute…
Fiji Airports is recognising the achievements of women in engineering as the world marks International Women in Engineering Day, highlighted by the promotion of Renee…
The Fijian Drua has confirmed that World Rugby funding used to establish the franchise will officially conclude in June 2026, with the club already preparing…
Men’s Rugby World Cup 2027 has today announced Coca-Cola as an Official Partner, joining what is set to be a landmark edition for the tournament. With momentum building on and off the field,…
Ba Women’s football team departs Fiji tomorrow for the OFC Women’s Champions League in Honiara, Solomon Islands, carrying the hopes of their supporters and the…
As many households continue to face rising living expenses, a young farmer from Ba is demonstrating how dedication and smart use of available land can…
NEWS FROM AUSTRALIA
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Business advocacy head sets out his vision for the state’s economic backbone.
Former Eagle Andrew Donnelly has denied he was an officer of his…
Michael Finnegan-led Macmahon Holdings will play a key role in progressing the…
Western Australia may be beating the national average for headline inflation, but…
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
Star Plus may be gearing up to make a grand return to the reality television space with what is being described as one of its…
The advance booking of Christopher Nolan’s The Odyssey was thrown open in India at 10:00 am on June 8, though the release is more than…
Sriram Raghavan’s Andhadhun continues to be regarded as one of the most acclaimed thrillers in modern Hindi cinema. Starring Ayushmann Khurrana, Tabu, and Radhika Apte,…
The development of Krrish 4 has been under intense scrutiny ever since reports surfaced claiming there were disagreements between Hrithik Roshan and Yash Raj Films…
Actor and singer Parineeti Chopra has announced a new musical project that is set to showcase a different side of her artistic journey. The actress…
Earlier in the day, Bollywood Hungama revealed that Sunny Deol’s much awaited film, Lahore 1947, has been renamed as Batwara. We have now learned that…