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
Youngstars United FC has secured a place in next month’s Dayals Sawmillers National Regional Club Championship after an impressive debut season. The Navua-based club, formed…
Two children have been placed under the care of a relative in Lautoka following a report of alleged abuse and neglect at a home along…
Police and social Welfare Officers in Lautoka have last night attended to the report at Sukanaivalu Road where it was alleged that two children were…
The Fiji Water Flying Fijians have dropped one place to 10th in the latest World Rugby Men’s Rankings following their 20-15 loss to Japan in…
Defending champions Rewa will face a stern challenge in their bid to retain the FMF Inter-District Championship title after being drawn in a highly competitive…
Team Fiji has officially confirmed a 29-member delegation for the 2026 Youth Olympic Games in Dakar, Senegal, with athletes from six sports set to represent…
NEWS FROM AUSTRALIA
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WA’s civil construction industry has rubbished suggestions Westport and the Henderson defence…
US stocks have dropped to their worst day since July following the…
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
Rise and Fall Season 2 witnessed a major turn of events in its third episode after an argument between contestants Siwet Tomar and Shehzad Poonawalla…
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After Awarapan 2, Emraan Hashmi is gearing up for the release of Gunmaster G9, which is directed by Aashiq Banaya Aapne Fame Aditya Datt with…
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Ankur Rathee is currently being seen in Netflix’s Best of the Best, a South Asian dance drama led by Maitreyi Ramakrishnan, Priyanka Kedia, Chaneil Kular…
National Award-winning filmmaker Vinod Kapri’s Pyre is set to release theatrically across India on 23 October 2026. Set against the breathtaking Himalayas, the film tells…