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
Growing concern over future pandemics is pushing Pacific leaders to call for stronger global health cooperation and fairer support for smaller island nations. The concerns…
A weeklong Blue Light empowerment camp is helping young men from around the Central Division build discipline, life skills and stronger relationships with police and…
A locally built travel platform is marking a key milestone in its journey to change how Fijians book and manage their flights. It has been…
Many child abuse victims in Fiji may not realise they were abused until years later, according to mental health experts working closely with children around…
The Electoral Commission of the Republic of Fiji and the Fijian Elections Office have confirmed that nationwide voter registration efforts will continue despite Cabinet delaying a decision on the…
The Methodist Church in Fiji is exploring a possible partnership with the Republic of Fiji Military Forces aimed at strengthening youth development and nation-building initiatives.…
NEWS FROM AUSTRALIA
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The state’s auditor-general has slammed WA Health for poor management over almost…
OPINION: The Glasgow games have thrown down the gauntlet to other nations…
Despite a bumper FY26, Southern Cross Electrical Engineering boss Graeme Dunn has…
OPINION: The cost of executive payouts must be considered before any merger…
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 Jacqueline Fernandez has encountered a fresh legal hurdle in the Rs. 200 crore money laundering case connected to alleged conman Sukesh Chandrasekhar. On Monday,…
The makers of Aakhri Sawal are reportedly preparing for a grand premiere event in Delhi on May 13, just days ahead of the film’s theatrical…
What happens when cinema begins to dream beyond the limits of reality itself? In truth, films were never meant to remain confined to realism alone.…
Patralekhaa and Maanvi Gagroo are set to headline the upcoming road trip drama Heer Sara Aur Pondicherry, directed by filmmaker Kartik Chaudhry. The makers have…
The Royals, which quickly grabbed attention after the release of its first season, is now undergoing a major creative shift ahead of Season 2. According…
In a significant recognition of its growing popularity and cultural impact, Krishnavataram has been declared tax-free in Uttar Pradesh by Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath. The…