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
Police Commissioner Rusiate Tudravu has acknowledged delays in some police investigations, saying he takes full responsibility and is pushing investigators to speed up their work.…
For families of police officers who have died in service, Police Remembrance Day is a reminder of both the sacrifice made by their loved ones…
The Ministry of Health and Medical Services has advised that all kava imported into Fiji must meet new mandatory import clearance requirements, effective immediately. The…
Graham Keith Haynes has been recognised for more than four decades of work in Fiji’s agriculture sector, earning three major awards at the 2026 National…
The 86th FMF Inter District Championship (IDC) will build towards its official opening next week with the tournament torch travelling through major football centres across…
The Fiji Women’s Crisis Centre (FWCC) has conducted a one-day awareness session with the Fiji Deaf Association, bringing together 43 women from the Western and…
NEWS FROM AUSTRALIA
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Albany stalwart and former mayor Dennis Wellington has died suddenly aged 77.
The RBA has assured that a $20 billion hole in its finances…
REVIEW: New ownership, a strong team, and a clear vision is taking…
French management consultancy Sia Partners has expanded beyond its WA base into…
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
R Madhavan, Disha Patani and Shriya Saran have joined the cast of Akshay Kumar and Sajid Khan’s upcoming untitled comedy. Produced by Ektaa R Kapoor,…
Filmmaker and producer Siddharth P Malhotra has had a good 2026. His Netflix film Ikka, starring Sunny Deol and Akshaye Khanna, grabbed a lot of…
Shabana Azmi joined the Cockroach Janta Party’s (CJP) “Jail Bharo Andolan” at Mumbai’s Shivaji Park on Friday, October 2. The protest was organised over concerns…
One of the biggest distribution companies in Indian cinema, Pen Marudhar, is on a roll at present. After securing the rights to Awarapan 2, Pen…
Emraan Hashmi has added another luxury SUV to his enviable car collection. The actor recently took delivery of a brand-new Mercedes-Benz AMG G63, reportedly worth…
Bollywood Hungama has been at the forefront in giving news about Salman Khan-starrer Maatrubhumi. The film was announced as Battle Of Galwan and was rechristened…