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
A man in his 60s has been remanded in custody following his appearance in the Taveuni Magistrates Court on allegations involving a 14-year-old girl. The…
Three football players have been suspended after testing positive for marijuana during screenings conducted at the BiC Fiji FACT in Labasa. A total of 48…
The FIFA World Cup group stage continued to deliver plenty of excitement overnight, with the Netherlands producing one of the performances of the tournament so…
Cakaudrove and Northland have secured important victories in the Vanua Elimination competition, keeping their hopes alive in the race for a place in the next…
Sugarcane farmers will receive financial assistance to offset rising harvesting and transport costs after the Ministry of Agriculture, Waterways and Sugar Industry set aside $5…
Brazil moved level on points with Morocco at the top of Group C and edged ahead on goal difference after a convincing win over Haiti,…
NEWS FROM AUSTRALIA
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OPINION: First-person data recorded over the past year shows how inefficient Perth’s…
Isabel Vieira speaks to Gary Adshead, Claire Tyrrell, Jack McGinn, Sam Jones…
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
Producer and entrepreneur Ektaa Kapoor has announced her association with Ekatra Jewels, a contemporary luxury jewellery brand that aims to cater to a new generation…
Veteran film producer Pahlaj Nihalani passed away today at the age of 76 at his residence in Mumbai, as reported by News 9. Producer Shashi…
Yesterday, Bollywood Hungama reported that Scary Movie, scheduled for a release on June 5, has been delayed, while Hai Jawani Toh Ishq Hona Hai, Peddi…
In 2020, Diljit Dosanjh and Kangana Ranaut had an epic clash on Twitter over their disagreements about the Farmer’s Protest. In an interesting turn of…
The dark drama, Bandar, will release tomorrow, June 5, and has caught attention due to its subject, Bobby Deol’s association with director Anurag Kashyap for…
Actor Nushrratt Bharuccha recently found herself at the center of an unexpected social media controversy after sharing a video celebrating Royal Challengers Bengaluru’s historic IPL…