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
Fiji is expected to achieve five consecutive years of economic growth in 2026, with projections showing the economy is likely to maintain its positive performance…
For communities that rely on Fiji’s waters for food, livelihoods and business, new rules could shape how the country’s marine resources are managed in the…
For Fijians who depend on the ocean for food, livelihoods and economic activity, stronger protection of marine resources could have long-term importance. Fiji is preparing…
Preparations for Pre-COP31 are entering the final stages, with 49 of the 63 invited countries confirming their participation in the high-level climate meeting to be…
Workers and employers across Fiji could see changes to minimum wage rates following Cabinet’s decision to review the National Minimum Wage and sector-specific wages covering…
Rugby fans are set to get an early opportunity to secure tickets for the 2027 Rugby World Cup in Australia following a new partnership between…
NEWS FROM AUSTRALIA
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Both the Liberal and Labor parties agree about the need for more…
OPINION: Universities need to act to restore the student experience.
Dianella Plaza is one step closer to redevelopment after an assessment panel…
The opposition has accused the Cook government of relying on a report…
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
Actor Ajay Devgn and Kajol’s Juhu bungalow has come under scrutiny after the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) issued a stop-work notice over work linked to…
The third instalment of the Lust Stories franchise brings together four filmmakers with distinct storytelling styles. Vikramaditya Motwane, Kiran Rao, Shakun Batra and Vishal Bhardwaj…
The much-awaited Avengers Endgame: Encore finally released today and has opened amid tremendous excitement across the country. The 2019 blockbuster Avengers: Endgame has returned to…
The makers of Drishyam: The Conclusion have announced that advance booking for the upcoming crime thriller will open on September 27. The film, which marks…
India’s first World Happpiness Summit concluded today at New Horizon College of Engineering, Bengaluru, drawing a full-day audience into a conversation the country rarely pauses…
The makers of Sanjay Leela Bhansali’s Love & War have unveiled the first look of Alia Bhatt from the highly anticipated film. Following the reveal…