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
Queensland has kept its State of Origin title defence alive after a dominant second-half performance secured a 44-24 victory over New South Wales in Game…
The Fiji Police Force is calling on members of the public to be respectful of the investigation process and not to incriminate individuals without evidence.…
Athletics Fiji has announced an 11-member athletics delegation selected to represent the nation at the 2026 Commonwealth Games in Glasgow, Scotland. The athletes and officials…
Prime Minister Sitiveni Rabuka has launched the Executive Public Leadership Course at Fiji National University (FNU), an initiative aimed at enhancing leadership capability, governance standards…
The Fiji Council of Social Services says hopes of a ceasefire in the Middle East should serve as a reminder of Fiji’s vulnerability to global…
The FIFA World Cup served up another exciting day of action as France and Argentina opened their campaigns with convincing victories, while Norway also made…
NEWS FROM AUSTRALIA
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Premier Roger Cook is confident of winning a carve-out for Western Australia…
Australia’s share market has posted its worst day since early June after…
Isabel Vieira and Sam Jones discuss a spate of lithium mine restarts…
Although it narrowly fell short of reaching its FY26 annual production guidance,…
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
The first Friday of June will see several films releasing in cinemas like Hai Jawani Toh Ishq Hona Hai, Bandar and Ram Charan-starrer Peddi. Two…
As Hai Jawani Toh Ishq Hona Hai is all set to release this Friday, June 5, Bollywood Hungama spoke to trade experts to understand the…
The dispute between Ranveer Singh and the Federation of Western India Cine Employees (FWICE) appears to have entered a legal phase. According to a report…
On May 25, FWICE (Federation of Western India Cine Employees) issued a non-cooperation directive against actor Ranveer Singh, following the dispute between the actor and…
Shahid Kapoor, Kriti Sanon, Rashmika Mandanna, producers Dinesh Vijan, Luv Ranjan and Ankur Garg, director Homi Adajania, music director Pritam Chakraborty and others attended the…
A fresh controversy appears to have emerged around Salman Khan after reports suggested that the actor’s legal team has allegedly taken action against filmmaker Amit…