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
The Land Transport Authority (LTA) is renewing its call for greater road safety awareness following a fatal accident near Vatukoula that claimed four lives on…
Five families in Vadra Village on Moala Island are set to become homeowners through the Ministry of Rural and Maritime Development and Disaster Management’s Rural…
Self-employed businessman Imran Khan, also known as “King Khan”, has been convicted of unlawful possession of illicit drugs. Magistrate Yogesh Prasad found the 41-year-old guilty…
The United Kingdom is set to follow the example of Australia and Indonesia by banning teenagers from social networks. This means children will no longer…
Government services will resume as normal today following an improvement in the weather conditions across the country. In a statement, the Government said the decision…
The Ministry of Education has confirmed that most schools across Fiji will reopen on Wednesday, 17 June, following an assessment of the current weather situation…
NEWS FROM AUSTRALIA
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Two Perth men have been charged over their alleged involvement with a…
Shares in Boss Energy fell by more than 16 per cent on…
Greenbushes co-owner IGO has swung back into the black with a $145…
Billionaire Gina Rinehart has used a speech to the Bush Summit in…
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
IPL has ended and the flow of releases will now begin in full force this Friday, June 5. The first major Bollywood release of the…
On June 1, 2026, IMAX Corporation (NYSE: IMAX) and Asian Cinemas, one of India’s leading cinema chains, announced an agreement for three new state-of-the-art IMAX®…
The Hindi version of Drishyam 3 has officially completed filming. Director Abhishek Pathak announced the milestone through a heartfelt social media post late on June…
The Don 3 controversy involving Farhan Akhtar and Ranveer Singh has been ongoing since the beginning of the year. It took a major turn last…
Over the years, Keerthy Suresh has been steadily balancing projects across industries with a mix of commercial entertainers and performance-driven roles. The National Award-winning actress,…
Royal Challengers Bengaluru etched their name deeper into IPL history on Sunday by successfully defending their title and lifting the IPL 2026 trophy. The Bengaluru-based…