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
A young family in Bilalevu, Sigatoka, is building an agricultural export business that is connecting local farmers with international markets. At 31, Vinesh Varun Sharma,…
Damaged, vandalised and missing road signs are continuing to raise concerns for the Fiji Roads Authority (FRA), with the issue potentially affecting how safely motorists…
At 29, Paula Sovui Vakaruru is building a commercial farming operation in Naiyarabale, Cakaudrove, with yaqona at the centre of his long-term plans. Paula began…
Four men were arrested in Labasa yesterday after police allegedly found a white sack containing loose dried leaves believed to be marijuana in their vehicle.…
A 30-year-old man from Lautoka was arrested at Lomolomo Beach yesterday after police allegedly found him in possession of 177 branches of dried leaves believed…
AI may be transforming newsrooms, but journalists must remain firmly in control of the information they publish, Australian Associated Press (AAP) representative Andrew Drummond told…
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OPINION: Most vice-chancellors hope to leave their university in better shape than…
The state utility firm has acquired a $5.45 million vacant block on…
Mark Creasy-backed CZR Resources has increased its interest on Zuleika Gold through…
Greens senator Jordon Steele-John has taken leave amid an investigation into complaints…
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
Jackie Shroff and Sharad Kelkar are set to headline the upcoming rural horror film Kaali Kheti, which is scheduled to arrive in theatres on October…
Sparsh Shrivastava’s character Bhugol in Dupahiya Season 2 carries more than just the aspirations of a small-town dreamer. As the character steps into a new…
Singer Jubin Nautiyal has embraced a new role in his personal life as he and his wife have welcomed their first child, a baby boy.…
Thirteen years after its theatrical release, Hansal Mehta’s National Award-winning biographical drama Shahid has finally found a streaming home. The Rajkummar Rao-starrer is now available…
The team of the Marathi film Gondhal met Hon’ble Chief Minister of Maharashtra Devendra Fadnavis to discuss the film’s journey after being selected as India’s…
After the success of Awarapan 2, Emraan Hashmi has been on a different high, and his next release Gunmaaster G9 is already attracting strong trade…