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
All schools across Fiji will return to normal operations on Thursday, 18 June 2026, following improvements in weather conditions. Education Minister Aseri Radrodro confirmed the…
A total of 152 officers from the Fiji Police Force and the Tuvalu Police Service have successfully completed a Certificate in Policing Level 4, a…
Fiji is strengthening its role in regional fisheries management following Cabinet’s endorsement of a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) among members of the South Pacific Group…
From the village courts of Suvavou to co-captaining the Suva Blues Men’s Team, Timoci “Jimmy” Sulua continues to make steady strides in Fiji volleyball. The…
Weather conditions across Fiji are expected to improve as the rain-bearing cloud bands that affected the country earlier this week have moved away from the…
The battle for qualification to the Skipper Cup continues this weekend, with teams looking to strengthen their chances of securing one of the remaining spots…
NEWS FROM AUSTRALIA
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Lithium operators have moved in unison to restart mines and resume expansions…
OPINION: The hardest part of business is seeing if anyone actually wants…
OPINION: Big retailers’ struggles reflect the broader disquiet among investors and households.
The state’s peak planning body has granted Stan Quinlivan three more years…
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
A shocking case of alleged theft has emerged from the family of actress Raveena Tandon, with Mumbai Police arresting a 47-year-old caregiver, identified as Rashi…
Yesterday, it came to light that veteran producer T P Aggarwal filed a petition in the Bombay Civil Court at Dindoshi against FWICE and IMPPA…
The first major film of the season, Hai Jawani Toh Ishq Hona Hai, releases this Friday, June 5, and the excitement surrounding it is tremendous…
Indian actor Adarsh Gourav is set to reprise his role in Alien: Earth Season 2, with filming scheduled to begin in June 2026. The actor…
At a time when Hindi cinema is packed with intense actioners, dark dramas, spy thrillers, violent spectacles and heavy duty emotional stories, Welcome To The…
The Delhi High Court has granted interim relief to actor Varun Dhawan in a case concerning the misuse of his identity online, directing the removal…