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 Government is proposing changes to the way Fiji’s yaqona industry is managed through the Yaqona (Kava) Bill 2026, which includes plans to establish a…
A weak decision on key climate issues would be worse than no decision at all, according to Permanent Secretary for Environment and Climate Change, Dr…
More than 11,000 plants believed to be marijuana were uprooted during a drug operation in the Nasuva farming area on October 2. The operation involved…
Police are continuing investigations into the alleged tampering of exhibits at the Suva High Court, with an individual believed to be linked to the matter…
An officer linked to a serious assault case involving a child has been interdicted as criminal and internal investigations continue. The child has been placed…
Prime Minister Sitiveni Rabuka says the proposed Constitution Amendment Bill represents another step in Fiji’s constitutional review process, stressing that the ultimate decision on constitutional…
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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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Gauahar Khan has sold her duplex apartment in Mumbai’s Versova for Rs 6.01 crores, according to property registration documents accessed by CRE Matrix. Khan had…
Abhishek Banerjee and Divyenndu are set to reunite for a new web show, marking another collaboration between the actors after their association with the Mirzapur…
The theatrical release of Prasanna Bisht-starrer Bokshi has been postponed from October 9 to December 4, 2026, following its recent certification process with the Central…
Staze Beauty, the high-performance, multi-functional colour cosmetics brand designed for beauty on the go, has collaborated with actress Rhea Chakraborty to launch Caught Blushin’, a…
Veteran actor Nana Patekar will be accorded a funeral with full state honours in Maharashtra, Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis said following the actor’s sudden demise…
Maddock Films’ Shakti Shalini, the next entry in Dinesh Vijan’s Horror Comedy Universe, is reportedly changing its release plans. The film, which marks Aneet Padda’s…