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
With exactly one year remaining until Men’s Rugby World Cup 2027 begins in Australia, anticipation is building worldwide, with more than half of the tournament’s…
Prime Minister Sitiveni Rabuka says the immunity provisions contained in the 2026 Constitution Amendment Bill will be subject to debate in Parliament, as the Government…
Prime Minister Sitiveni Rabuka says the immunity provisions contained in the 2026 Constitution Amendment Bill will be subject to debate in Parliament, as the Government…
A dedicated investigation team has been established at the CID Headquarters to investigate the disappearance and alleged tampering of cocaine exhibits. The team brings together…
Police have confirmed they do not provide security at the High Court exhibit room once exhibits are formally handed over to the Judiciary, as investigations…
Police have directed their audit team to conduct checks on drug vaults, including those in Totogo and Lautoka, as part of measures to strengthen the…
NEWS FROM AUSTRALIA
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A Greens senator being investigated over accusations about his conduct towards women…
Plans for a 4-gigawatt green energy development near Port Hedland targeting power…
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
Kriti Sanon has revisited the controversy surrounding her GIVA jewellery advertisement, recalling how the campaign’s fashion choices became the subject of intense television debates. During…
Actor Anushka Sharma has purchased a luxury apartment at Godrej Skyshore, an under-construction residential development on Yari Road in Mumbai’s Versova, for nearly Rs 14.9…
The cast of Don’t Be Shy is set to meet and interact with students at Thakur College in Mumbai following the film’s release on Prime…
Neil Bhoopalam has built a varied body of work across films, television and web shows, taking on characters across different formats. The actor is currently…
FUJIFILM India is pleased to announce that actress Rashmika Mandanna has been onboarded as its brand ambassador for the Imaging Solutions range, spanning Electronic Imaging,…
Swanand Kirkire is reportedly the latest addition to the cast of Akshay Kumar and Vipul Amrutlal Shah’s Samuk. The actor-writer is said to have an…