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 police officer and his wife, charged over the alleged assault of a 12-year-old boy, have been further remanded in custody. George Tale and his…
Women’s rugby development across the Pacific took centre stage at a regional summit in New South Wales, Australia, where representatives from 15 World Rugby and…
Fijian rugby fans can look forward to eight home games across Suva, Lautoka and Ba, with the Swire Shipping Fijian Drua confirming their venues for…
The annual Armed Native Constabulary (ANC) competition is set to make history this year with the introduction of netball, adding a new chapter to the…
Gokals Group of Companies is strengthening its commitment to customer satisfaction and environmental sustainability with the launch of Fujitsu air conditioning systems, a Japanese product…
The South Pacific Stock Exchange (SPX) has opened nominations for its 2026 Annual Awards, with more than 20 awards planned to recognise excellence in corporate…
NEWS FROM AUSTRALIA
Managing director Hugh Marks is questioned by Sally Sara over Justin Stevens’s sudden resignation last month, in addition to controversies over the hiring of Grace…
Australia’s favourite classical music poll is back for another year — here’s when it happens, how to listen and details about the ABC Classic 100…
The senior Reuters executive takes over from Justin Stevens, who announced his resignation yesterday after four years in the job.
Declining to detail the reasons for news director Justin Stevens’s sudden departure, the ABC’s managing director Hugh Marks says he has been scouting for a…
Four Corners reporter Mahmood Fazal is no longer employed by the ABC, a spokesperson confirms.
Justin Stevens, the ABC’s director of news, has announced his resignation after 19 years with the organisation.
Mark Pownall is joined by Tom Zaunmayr, Claire Tyrrell and Jack McGinn…
Perth-based medical diagnostic developer Proteomics International Laboratories will kick off the national…
The debate over university mergers in Western Australia is misinformed, writes Simon…
The nation is headed for slower growth and higher unemployment as elevated…
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 Saif Ali Khan has sold a 797 sq ft carpet-area apartment in Mumbai’s Bandra West for Rs 4.11 crores. The transaction also includes two…
Nitesh Tiwari’s Ramayana is one of the most awaited films in recent years. Produced by Namit Malhotra, there is tremendous anticipation and excitement for the…
Diljit Dosanjh’s upcoming Delhi concert has hit a roadblock after the Delhi Police denied permission for his October 30 show at Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium. The…
Rajinikanth means Superstar, and Superstar means Rajinikanth! The megastar has once again demonstrated his unparalleled box-office pull as Jailer 2 has crossed the Rs. 549…
Sonu Sood has rented out a commercial unit in Mumbai’s Versova area, with the deal carrying a total rental value of Rs 3.52 crores. According…
Tu Hai Meri Kiran, starring Sonakshi Sinha and Zaheer Iqbal, is scheduled to release in cinemas on October 23, 2026. Amid reports of a dispute…