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
The High Court in Suva has refused former Deputy Prime Minister Professor Biman Prasad’s application seeking a permanent stay of the criminal proceedings against him.…
Asco Motors has launched its Women in Mobility initiative to help women gain confidence in driving, road safety and vehicle ownership. Held at the Asco…
Two lawyers and an accounts officer are expected to appear at the Suva Magistrates Court today, charged in connection with the alleged falsification of Tax…
An emergency water operation is underway on Batiki Island following shortages affecting communities that depend mainly on rainwater harvesting. The Ministry of Rural and Maritime…
The trial of Suva lawyer Tanya Waqanika has been vacated and rescheduled to October 12th to 16th. Waqanika appeared before Suva Magistrate Yogesh Prasad this…
Three people are due to appear in the Suva Magistrates Court today over allegations involving falsified tax documents. A 39-year-old woman from Lautoka, who works…
NEWS FROM AUSTRALIA
E-Paper
Labor’s trust tax costs spiral
The pressure on households is likely to remain high for the next…
Shadow Treasurer Sandra Brewer has introduced legislation to establish an independent Parliamentary…
A trio of contractors have secured another stage of the state government’s…
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
Harish Vyas-directed Om Ka Hari is continuing its theatrical run into its second week, with the father-son dramedy retaining screens in 25 cinemas. The film…
Less than one-and-a-half months are left for the release of Ramayana and the excitement is gradually building. On August 5, Bollywood Hungama was the first…
Tushar Hiranandani and his producer-wife Nidhi Parmar Hiranandani are on cloud nine. Their film Srikanth (2024) recently won the Best Hindi Feature Film award at…
Filmmaker Sanjay Gupta has questioned the continued use of smoking imagery in Bollywood film promotions, pointing to what he sees as a contrast between smoking…
After months of spectacular performances, and unforgettable dance moments to the theme of India Wala Dance on Sony Entertainment Television’s India’s Best Dancer Season 5,…
The Drishyam franchise is synonymous not just with unexpected twists and turns, edge-of-the-seat moments and memorable performances, but also with Pav Bhaji. In Drishyam (2015),…