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 Ministry of Agriculture, Waterways and Sugar Industry is urging farmers to remain alert as a Heavy Rain Warning continues for the Southern Lau Group,…
A family has been left without a home after a major structural fire extensively damaged their four-bedroom house at Delaitokatoka, Valelevu last Saturday. The National…
Two young men are expected to appear in the Suva Magistrates Court today after being charged in connection with an alleged aggravated robbery in Nabua.…
The Rewa Football Association has confirmed the signing of midfielder Merrill Nand following his move from Suva FC. In a statement released by the club,…
A heavy rain warning remains in force for the entire Fiji Group as an active trough of low pressure continues to affect the country, bringing…
Investigation files relating to the death of Police Constable Peniasi Racagi have been submitted to the Office of the Director of Public Prosecutions (ODPP) for…
NEWS FROM AUSTRALIA
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A group of doctors has rebuked colleague and Jewish faith leader Michael…
Telfer mine owner Greatland Resources generated an $862 million post-tax net profit…
A seaweed product developed by ocean-tech firm Fremantle Seaweed has won approval…
A green iron pilot plant under development in Western Australia would use…
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
Filmmaker Shekhar Kapur and composer A.R. Rahman have announced a new collaboration titled Masoom: The New Generation, a contemporary film inspired by Kapur’s 1983 classic…
Actor Deepak Tijori has spoken out in support of his longtime friend and Aashiqui co-star Rahul Roy, dismissing recent speculation surrounding the actor’s health and…
Vashu Bhagnani has been in the news over the past few weeks after initiating legal proceedings against the makers of Hai Jawani Toh Ishq Hona…
Filmmaker Ram Gopal Varma has weighed in on the ongoing controversy involving Ranveer Singh, Excel Entertainment, and the Federation of Western India Cine Employees (FWICE)…
Production banner Hombale Films has officially announced its upcoming project, Yeto Ka Naay, a hip-hop musical drama set against the backdrop of Mumbai. Along with…
Sonakshi Sinha has leased out her luxury apartment in Mumbai’s Bandra for a year to the Consulate General of the State of Kuwait at a…