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
Concerns are growing over low public awareness of emergency reporting procedures after an early morning fire extensively damaged a vacant home at Lovu Seaside in…
While Government has expanded electricity fuel surcharge relief to qualifying Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs), businesses now face a new challenge, and that is…
The Fiji Airways Fiji Men’s 7s have made a strong start to their campaign at the HSBC SVNS World Championship in Valladolid, Spain, winning their…
The Ministry of Fisheries has announced a four-month seasonal closure on all species of Grouper (Kawakawa) and Coral Trout (Donu) to safeguard the fish during…
The Ministry of Youth and Sports has already submitted its budget proposal to the Ministry of Financce and is now preparing for one-on-one consultations as…
Government leaders are calling on students in rural communities to embrace education as a pathway to leadership and national development, as the launch of the…
NEWS FROM AUSTRALIA
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A 10-day trial has been set for the man accused of killing…
Vanessa Torres has reiterated Perenti’s commitment to Africa as the company pursues…
It says something about Western Australia’s changing economy that, for the first…
The main US stock indices have closed higher but showed declines for…
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
Sidhant Gupta is all set to make his much-awaited South debut with Jr NTR’s upcoming film Dragon. The teaser revealed that Sidhant will be playing…
As their debut short film Gudgudi gears up for its screening at the Cannes Film Festival on May 20, filmmaker Manisha Makwana and producer Harshvardhan…
Jackie Shroff, Sharad Kelkar, and Neha Sargam are set to star in Kheti, a rural horror film centred on themes of family, legacy, and the…
EPIC Studios and Mukta Arts have announced a partnership to produce a feature-length documentary on filmmaker Subhash Ghai, to be directed by Raghav Khanna. Designed…
Playback singer Sonu Nigam has sold 1.067 hectares of land in Karjat, part of the emerging Mumbai 3.0 development corridor, for a total consideration of…
Ahaan Panday is reportedly set to showcase his dancing skills for the first time on the big screen in his upcoming untitled film with director…