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 68-year-old man will be produced at the Tavua Magistrates Court, charged with the alleged importation of illicit drugs, namely cocaine, seized in January 2026…
Around 6,000 people in Ba are expected to benefit from improved water security following the completion of the new roof structure at the Valele Reservoir.…
The Lautoka City Council has begun a tree management and replacement programme along Vitogo Parade as part of efforts to improve public safety while maintaining…
The Fiji Women’s Crisis Centre (FWCC) has strongly criticised the surge of victim-blaming and misogynistic comments circulating on social media following rape charges laid against…
For families in Narovurovu Settlement and surrounding communities in Vitogo, Lautoka, access to clean water and reliable transport is no longer a daily struggle following…
Four police officers charged with allegedly assaulting a man during a drug raid at Wailea Settlement in Vatuwaqa, Suva, have had their case adjourned to…
NEWS FROM AUSTRALIA
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Stationery vendors are adapting to a changing market driven by tech and…
Economists point to September rate rise
The state’s Department of Health and some of its largest aged care…
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
One of Indian cinema’s most celebrated films, Lagaan, is set to return to the big screen as it completes 25 years since its original release.…
JW Marriott, part of Marriott Bonvoy’s global portfolio of more than 30 brands, today announces its collaboration with Aishwarya Rai Bachchan as a Global Brand…
Earlier in the day, Bollywood Hungama was the first to inform readers that in the second press conference being held by FWICE (Federation of Western…
The Producers Guild of India has issued a strongly worded official statement addressing what it describes as growing instances of talent, directors and technicians reneging…
The Don 3 controversy has become one of the biggest talking points in the Hindi film industry, and the latest developments have raised a question…
On June 1, the production houses and studios based in India got a jolt. This is because the Central Board of Film Certification (CBFC) discontinued…