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 Republic of Fiji Military Forces has launched the Land Forces Exercise Bougainville 2026 (ExBV26) Command Post Exercise at Blackrock Camp in Nadi, with officials…
Residents of Waikerekere are now benefiting from safer and improved access following the completion of a new community footcrossing aimed at easing daily travel for…
Former Deputy Prime Minister Manoa Kamikamica has pleaded not guilty to charges of perjury and giving false information to a public servant. He appeared before…
Minister for Defence Pio Tikoduadua has commended the Republic of Fiji Military Forces Commander Ro Jone Kalouniwai for publicly acknowledging accountability following the death of…
The High Court has refused the permanent stay applications filed by Suva Lawyer Tanya Waqanika. Waqanika’s application to halt criminal proceedings initiated against her by…
A 38-year-old man from Olosara in Sigatoka is believed to be the country’s latest road fatality victim following a horrific accident along Queens Road in…
NEWS FROM AUSTRALIA
E-Paper
Britain’s Defence Readiness and Industry Minister used a visit to Perth to…
Sam Jones speaks to Justin Fris about how data breaches can cause…
Despite a series of record results in FY26, shares in Paul House-led…
Forrestania Resources has backed Perth-based MEGA Resources to help further develop its…
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.