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
Football fever is building across Viti Levu as the 86th FMF Inter-District Championship torch relay continues its journey through the Western Division. The torch made…
Minister for Defence Pio Tikoduadua is urging Fijians to unite and take collective responsibility for the nation’s future as the country prepares to celebrate 56…
More than 1,700 plants believed to be marijuana have been uprooted from a farming area in Nasuva, in the Northern Division. The plants were seized…
Two men will appear at the Nadi Magistrates Court today following a drug raid in Legalega last week. The men were arrested after substances discovered…
Ba Futsal have secured their place in the history books by becoming the first-ever champions of the Extra Futsal Fiji Cup. The side claimed the…
Three men arrested during a raid in Solovi, Nadi, last week will appear at the Nadi Magistrates Court today. Two of the men have been…
NEWS FROM AUSTRALIA
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A $4 billion low carbon iron plant earmarked for the Pilbara has…
Nationals MP Lachlan Hunter has called for an audit of security arrangements…
Perth-based safety technology developer Capability X has closed its $12 million initial…
Industrialisation of China and India coupled with “unprecedented” data centre investment is…
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
Veteran actor Nana Patekar was cremated with full state honours at his Donje farmhouse in Pune on Thursday night, October 8, following his death at…
Killer Jeans, one of India’s first homegrown denim brands, is changing the conversation around denim fashion in the country through its Genes of India campaign,…
Films have often influenced the travel plans of moviegoers, inspiring them to visit destinations they have admired on the big screen. Switzerland became a dream…
On October 9, 2026, Prime Video announced the exclusive global streaming premiere of Vishesh Bhatt’s Awarapan 2, the Hindi action drama that brought back Emraan…
Veteran actor Nana Patekar was cremated at his Pune farmhouse on Thursday, October 8, following his sudden demise earlier that morning. The actor was accorded…
Salman Khan has reportedly put a scheduled public appearance on hold following the sudden demise of veteran actor Nana Patekar. The actor was expected to…