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 Pacific Tourism Organisation says it is too early to determine whether Fiji’s declaration of HIV as a national crisis will have a significant impact…
The Pacific’s yachting industry generated more than 18 million US dollars in total economic impact in 2023, despite attracting only around 950 yachts across three…
Seven civil society organisations have come together to establish Fiji’s Citizens’ Observer Group, a national coalition that will support non-partisan domestic observation of the country’s…
The Fiji Water Flying Fijians will need to maintain discipline and trust their game plan when they face Japan in the Pacific Nations Cup final…
Construction of the Tamavua-i-Wai Bridge and its approach roads is continuing, with several key components of the project progressing. The Suva-side abutment has been completed…
The Fiji Pearls’ failure to qualify for the 2027 Netball World Cup marks the beginning of a rebuilding period for Fiji Netball after the side…
NEWS FROM AUSTRALIA
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Farmers and agribusinesses will have an extra three years to adapt to…
Melodiol announces settlement deal, drops Blumenthal examination attempts.
BHP is cutting jobs at its Pilbara iron ore mines as the…
The adoption of artificial intelligence could boost Australia’s GDP by at least…
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
Ramayana, produced by Namit Malhotra and directed by Nitesh Tiwari, is one of the most anticipated films of 2026. With every asset, from its teaser…
Kartik Aaryan has resumed shooting for Captain India in London following his National Award win for Best Actor at the 72nd National Film Awards, held…
Last Sunday, September 20, the title song of Yeh Prem Mol Liya was launched with much fanfare at Mumbai’s iconic Royal Opera House. The grand…
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Maharashtra Food and Drug Administration (FDA) Commissioner Tukaram Mundhe has responded to actor Preity Zinta’s public show of support for the state’s food-safety enforcement efforts.…
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