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
Prominent local footballer Merrill Nand will remain in custody after the Suva Magistrates Court adjourned his bail hearing to next Monday. The 26-year-old appeared before…
France captain Kylian Mbappé marked a major milestone in his illustrious career, making his 100th appearance for France as Les Bleus secured a hard-fought victory…
The defence lawyers representing former Fijian Broadcasting Corporation CEO Riyaz Sayed-Khaiyum and current Chief Financial Officer Vimlesh Sagar have raised concerns over outstanding disclosures, saying…
The sentencing hearing for self-employed businessman Imran Khan has been deferred to tomorrow. The adjournment was granted after Khan changed his legal representation. He is…
Defending FIFA World Cup champions Argentina have become one of the first teams to secure a place in the Round of 32 after a 2-0…
A man in his 30s has died following a road crash in Sawani on 22 June 2026, becoming Fiji’s latest road fatality. According to Police,…
NEWS FROM AUSTRALIA
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Recent research provides insight into the benefits, or otherwise, of startup incubator…
Perth-based regenerative medicine company Orthocell will ramp up its US expansion after…
Goldfields lithium miner Liontown has reached profitability with a $93 million net…
Hancock Prospecting and Strike Energy have settled on a path forward for…
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
Indian composer and singer-songwriter Jasleen Royal traded her musical instruments for a cricket ball, completing a heartwarming full-circle journey from a passionate childhood cricket enthusiast…
Actor Shaan R Grover has completed the shooting schedule for his upcoming project in Bhopal, marking the end of an important phase of production. The…
Salman Khan and Nayanthara are reportedly set to begin the next shooting schedule of their upcoming film in Mumbai. According to a report by Mid-Day,…
Dharma Productions’ long-delayed Dostana 2 has reportedly undergone yet another significant change. According to a report by Variety India, filmmaker Advait Chandan has stepped away…
Hungama in association with the Bhamla Foundation, hosted a special World Environment Day celebration on June 5, 2026, at the Amphi Theatre, Carter Road, Mumbai.…
As anticipation grows for Imtiaz Ali’s upcoming film Main Vaapas Aaunga, the makers have announced a special event dedicated to the men and women of…