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
Schools across Fiji have been placed on alert following reports of a scam involving a person falsely claiming to be affiliated with the Embassy of…
Police are investigating the discovery of a parcel containing white substances found on an island in the Lau Group on May 30. The package was…
The Fijian Competition and Consumer Commission (FCCC) is urging members of the public to avoid stockpiling fuel in residential areas due to the safety risks…
The Fijian Competition and Consumer Commission has confirmed that the freeze on residential and ground rent remains in force, with the extension order issued in…
Japan has reaffirmed its commitment to supporting Fiji’s justice sector reforms during a courtesy visit by the Ambassador of Japan to Fiji, Hiroshi Tajima, to…
Road resurfacing works are set to begin along sections of Princes Road between the Khalsa Road junction and Colo-i-Suva Road as part of ongoing infrastructure…
NEWS FROM AUSTRALIA
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Australia’s share market has started the new week higher, as BHP and…
WA water infrastructure specialist Flow Water Services has been acquired by global…
Experts are warning subsea cables have become one of the nation’s largest…
Insolvency practitioners have put historic Western Australian dairy Brownes on the market…
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
Actor Rajkummar Rao’s upcoming theatrical release Raftaar has officially locked a new release date. The film, which also stars Keerthy Suresh in a leading role,…
Bollywood actress and politician Kangana Ranaut has finally broken her silence regarding intense social media speculation about her marital status. The rumors began circulating rapidly…
Varun Dhawan may soon be taking a major step in his career, with reports suggesting that the actor is in talks to make his Hollywood…
Actors Richa Chadha and Ali Fazal are set to attend the official launch of New Zealand’s first-ever Indian film festival, The Indian Film Festival of…
Actor Ronit Roy has issued a strong public warning after discovering that an unidentified individual has allegedly been misusing his identity online to contact people,…
The upcoming film Dada, based on the life of former Indian cricket captain Sourav Ganguly, continues to generate buzz with fresh casting developments emerging from…