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
Fiji national men’s football team head coach Stéphane Auvray has named a provisional 21-member squad for two international friendlies against Vanuatu during the June FIFA…
After a successful campaigm at the Oceania Championships earlier this month in Darwin, Australia, the Assistant Minister for Youth and Sports Aliki Bia has commended…
The Frank Hilton Organization has officially launched the 10th Amazing Wheelbarrow Race, celebrating a decade of community and corporate support for children with disabilities across Fiji. Speaking…
The defence in the case involving Suva Lawyer Tanya Waqanika has confirmed it will not challenge a caution interview the State intends to rely on…
Fiji and Kiribati have entered into a new partnership aimed at advancing sustainable aquaculture and improving food security in the Pacific region. Speaking in Parliament,…
A man in his late 20s is expected to appear before the Lautoka Magistrates Court today after being charged over the alleged sexual assault of…
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Origin Energy has confirmed that full bank account numbers were among some…
Mining services contractor Perenti has filed documents to divest BTP Group, and…
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 Veer Pahariya is gearing up for a new cinematic outing as the lead in the upcoming action-thriller Benaam. Adding further intrigue to the project,…
Mouni Roy and entrepreneur Suraj Nambiar have once again found themselves at the centre of public attention following their recent separation announcement. A week after…
This week will see the release of Chand Mera Dil, starring Lakshya and Ananya Panday. The film has managed to catch attention due to the…
A fun event was hosted by the Cocktail 2 team at a premium restobar in central Mumbai on Sunday, May 17, and was attended by…
A fun event was hosted by the Cocktail 2 team at a premium restobar in central Mumbai on Sunday, May 17, and was attended by…
Filmmaker and actor Anurag Kashyap has landed in legal trouble after a court in Surat directed police to register a criminal case against him over…