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
For taxi operators, the next six months could provide much-needed breathing space as they work towards a fare structure, they say needs to reflect the…
Fiji can draw lessons from China’s approach to long-term planning, technology, public administration and development, but these must be adapted to Fiji’s own circumstances. That…
The Ministry of Health and Medical Services is planning to strengthen medical waste management by improving incinerator capacity at sub-divisional hospitals across Fiji, including Rotuma.…
Fiji Police have identified six persons of interest in the investigation into the disappearance of 39.5kg of cocaine and the alleged tampering of exhibits. The…
The Office of the Director of Public Prosecutions says it was in the process of making the necessary application for the destruction of drug exhibits…
Government is set to move a motion in Parliament today, to suspend key Standing Orders to allow Prime Minister Sitiveni Rabuka to proceed with the…
NEWS FROM AUSTRALIA
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The WACA chair has spoken about her experiences being on a male…
A green group challenging former environment minister Reece Whitby’s approval of Woodside’s…
A green group challenging former environment minister Reece Whitby’s approval of Woodside’s…
A proposal for a 720-bed student accommodation project in Northbridge, estimated to…
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
Producer Prakash Mahobiya has opened up about the theatrical performance of Mahakavya Shri Ramayan Katha, alleging that the mythological drama faced negative marketing and online…
Filmmaker Ram Gopal Varma has weighed in on the deepfake controversy involving Janhvi Kapoor and the song ‘Chuttamalle’, and the celebrity reaction that followed. Taking…
Karan Johar is going big with the theatrical slate of his banner, Dharma Productions, venturing into uncharted territories. It seems that the maverick producer has…
A fire broke out at Film City in Mumbai on Monday, with videos of the incident circulating on social media and raising concerns about the…
Sanjay Leela Bhansali’s Inshallah was among the films that generated considerable interest when it was announced in 2019. The project was set to feature Alia…
The wait for Tu Hai Meri Kiran is set to get more interesting as the trailer of the upcoming romantic thriller will be unveiled tomorrow.…