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
For families across Vanua Levu, farming means more than producing food, it provides income, employment and supports local communities. That contribution was recognised at the…
Three men accused of robbing a taxi driver along Sukanaivalu Road in Nabua are due back in the Suva Magistrates Court today for their bail…
Farmers from across Vanua Levu have been recognised for their contribution to rural livelihoods and the agriculture sector at the Northern Farmers Awards, held during…
Fiji’s declaration of a national HIV emergency is raising concerns over its potential impact on the tourism industry, with some countries issuing travel advice highlighting…
Funeral arrangements have been announced for the late Minister for Employment, Productivity and Workplace Relations, Hon. Agni Deo Singh. Members of the public can sign…
Defending champions Vanuatu will enter the 2026 MSG Prime Minister’s Cup determined to retain the title they captured memorably last year, but this time under…
NEWS FROM AUSTRALIA
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Austal has extended the due diligence period for South Korea’s Hanwha as…
The property fund, founded by Andrew Roberts, Rob Rayner and Kerr Bray,…
Western Australia’s multi-billion-dollar defence boom has painted a target on the state’s…
On a night where Perth Glory officially kicked off its 30th anniversary…
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
At first glance, Amitabh Bachchan’s latest Hurun India Rich List numbers don’t look like a setback. His wealth has actually increased. But put last year’s…
The IIFA Awards 2027 will be streamed live worldwide on YouTube, marking the first time the awards ceremony will be available globally through the video…
Juhi Chawla has spent the last few years quietly building something far bigger than a film career, a business empire that now places her among…
Not every wealth story needs fireworks to make an impact. Hrithik Roshan’s is interesting precisely because it doesn’t. The actor’s estimated fortune has risen from…
Salman Khan continues to be one of the most celebrated superstars of Indian Cinema, as his feature films generate unprecedented pre-release hype. His next, Monster…
Mrunal Thakur has had an eventful 2026. The year began with the feel-good romantic film, Do Deewane Seher Mein, followed by the massy Pan-India film…