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 Office of the Director of Public Prosecutions has terminated proceedings against Keni Salawai and Jope Seniloli, who were charged with the murder of Police…
The Coalition Government has announced a series of subsidy measures aimed at shielding Fijians from the impact of rising global fuel prices, following confirmation of…
The Municipal Council Elections has been deferred. This has been announced by the Prime Minister Sitiveni Rabuka in press conference today saying that this is…
The Kaiviti Silktails Rugby League Football Club players will now receive financial literacy training through their new partnership with Westpac Fiji.Westpac Fiji has been named…
The Electoral Commission of the Republic of Fiji and the Fijian Elections Office say voter registration efforts will continue nationwide as preparations intensify for Fiji’s…
The proposed political party One Nation has officially submitted its application for registration, according to the Registrar of Political Parties, Ana Mataiciwa. Ms Mataiciwa confirmed…
NEWS FROM AUSTRALIA
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A $40 million proposal to relocate Bunnings from Bunbury to Dalyellup has…
Sam Jones speaks to Justin Fris about Business News’ recent communications and…
Former DRA Global chief executive Andrew Naude has failed to access privileged…
From the Hill: Cross-chamber name calling reached a crescendo on Wednesday, when…
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 Bombay High Court has disposed of a commercial appeal involving Sanjay Gupta’s production banner White Feather Films and Pritish Nandy Communications after both parties…
Last week, an international portal reported that Kareena Kapoor has been offered a key role in Salman Khan’s next with the director duo Raj and…
Lakadbaggha 2: The Monkey Business, the upcoming sequel directed by actor-filmmaker Anshuman Jha, is set to have an exclusive market screening at the Marché du…
Filmmaker Mira Nair revealed the first look for her next feature, Amri, exclusively with Variety. The film is inspired by the life and art of…
Last month, it was announced that Tumbbad 2, starring Sohum Shah and Nawazuddin Siddiqui and directed by Adesh Prasad, will release in cinemas on December…
Global superstar Diljit Dosanjh has once again found himself at the centre of political controversy after a recent incident during his Aura World Tour concert…