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 Swire Shipping Fijian Drua will host eight home matches in the 2027 Shop N Save Super Rugby Pacific season, giving local fans the opportunity…
The countdown is on for the Melanesian Spearhead Group (MSG) Prime Minister’s Cup, with five nations preparing to battle for regional football supremacy at the…
Fiji Water Flying Fijians forward Isoa Nasilasila will have his case reviewed by an Independent Foul Play Review Committee after receiving a red card during…
Former Fiji Sevens captain Setefano Cakau has been appointed Head Coach of South Darwin Rugby Union Club, marking another chapter in his long association with…
Japan could break into the world’s top 10 rankings if they upset defending champions Fiji in the Pacific Nations Cup final this weekend. The Brave…
Fiji Rugby has appointed former Olympian and international rugby figure Andrew Durutalo as its new Head of Men’s High Performance, marking a significant step in…
NEWS FROM AUSTRALIA
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Prime Minister Anthony Albanese personally intervened to secure a reprieve for small…
The Federal Court is to host peace talks in a battle between…
Australia’s share market has trimmed some early losses for a flat finish…
Ella Loneragan speaks to Sam Jones about how a partnership has aided…
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
Ajay Devgn’s horror thriller with Rohit Jugraj has locked its title. While early reports had circulated Griha Pravesh as the working title, Bollywood Hungama has…
Veteran actor Udayachandrika, popularly known as Radha, has filed a police complaint against her sister and actress Ambika Nair and their brother, Mallikarjuna Kunjan Nair,…
Indian cinema is set to make its mark in Western Australia with the announcement of the inaugural Indian Festival of Perth, taking place across multiple…
The makers of The Vvaan: Force Of The Forrest have acquired the sync rights to a recording of ‘Aigiri Nandini’ after musician Sargam Vaish alleged…
Actor Manoj Bajpayee has approached the Delhi High Court seeking protection of his personality rights, raising concerns over the alleged unauthorised use of his image,…
The upcoming film of Nani, fondly known as the Natural Star by many, The Paradise, has received an ‘A’ certificate from the censor board, ahead…