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
Authorities are examining 27 parcels containing white substances recovered from Fiji’s Lau Group, with testing currently underway at the Fiji Police Forensics Laboratory in Suva.…
The Swire Shipping Fijian Drua have confirmed the signing of Fiji Airways Fijian 7s representative Nacani Boginisoko to their squad for the 2027 Super Rugby…
The defence in a murder case involving a man accused of brutally killing his grandfather will challenge an alleged confession made during a police caution…
The Supreme Court has set a hearing date on the 6th of August for drug accused Joshua Rahman as legal proceedings continue following a Court…
The National President of the Fiji Council of Social Service, Sepesa Rasili has welcomed the initiation of an investigation into the alleged police brutality case…
Women in two maritime communities in Macuata are set to strengthen their livelihoods and improve access to essential services following the handover of boat and…
NEWS FROM AUSTRALIA
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One Nation has claimed victory in the Secret Harbour by-election to win…
Fair Work Ombudsman data shows aged care providers paid back $5.3 million…
Nadia Budihardjo and Jack McGinn discuss the trends in paper-based and digital…
The salary package paid to Westgold Resources managing director Wayne Bramwell has…
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
Actor and entrepreneur Preity Zinta has ventured into the luxury jewellery space with the launch of her fine jewellery brand, Jacarti Jewellery. The actress recently…
The controversy surrounding Shilpa Shinde’s recent confession about making false sexual harassment allegations against the producer of Bhabiji Ghar Par Hain continues to gather momentum.…
Yash Raj Films (YRF) and JioHotstar have come together for a unique campaign that merges two of India’s biggest passions—cinema and cricket. Ahead of the…
Shilpa Shinde has once again found herself at the centre of a controversy after her recent confession about making false sexual harassment allegations against the…
Vishesh Films has announced the completion of the principal photography of Awarapan 2, the sequel to the 2007 film Awarapan. The film, directed by Nitin…
Just days after reports emerged that Salman Khan and his legal team had sent a legal notice to producer Amit Jani over the upcoming film…