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
A 40-year-old man charged with attempted murder after allegedly driving through a police checkpoint and seriously injuring a police officer has been granted bail by…
Efforts to strengthen sustainable waste management in Lautoka received a major boost with the official handover of recycling equipment under the Recycle Organics Program at…
The Fijian Elections Office has continued its nationwide voter registration and awareness campaign from 1 to 6 June 2026, expanding access to voter services in…
As Pacific nations face increasing threats from transnational organised crime, customs leaders from across the region are gathering in Fiji this week to strengthen cooperation…
The Fiji Airways Men’s 7s team suffered their first loss of the Valladolid 7s tournament after going down to hosts Spain in their final pool…
A new Joint Maritime Task Force for the Mamanuca and Malolo island groups has been established following the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU)…
NEWS FROM AUSTRALIA
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Built Living will receive a $120 million boost from the federal government,…
KPMG, which has been embroiled in an audit and whistleblower scandal, will…
Modular data centre specialist DXN has hit another milestone, inking a $12.2…
Pilbara lithium miner PLS Group says it has shifted from defence to…
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 makers of The India Story have announced that the teaser of the film will be released soon. Starring Kajal Aggarwal and Shreyas Talpade in…
It’s been almost six months since the first look teaser of King was unveiled on the occasion of Shah Rukh Khan’s 60th birthday. Yet, the…
The ongoing legal dispute between producer Vashu Bhagnani’s Pooja Entertainment and Tips Music has reignited the long-standing debate over ownership of film music rights in…
The Delhi High Court on Wednesday directed the Union government and the Central Board of Film Certification (CBFC) to examine allegations that Dhurandhar The Revenge,…
Filmmaker Rajkumar Hirani has unveiled the teaser of his upcoming streaming project Pritam and Pedro, offering audiences a glimpse into a quirky world filled with…
Marathi cinema had a tough time in 2025, but in 2026, it is expected to set new records. Krantijyoti Vidyalay Marathi Madhyam, which released on…