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 Islands Council of Trade Unions says the passing of Fiji’s Minister for Employment, Productivity and Workplace Relations, Agni Deo Singh, is a significant…
Three women’s rights organizations are questioning the appointment of Pita Wise as Permanent Secretary for Public Enterprises, saying unanswered questions remain over a sexual harassment…
Cataract remains the leading cause of avoidable blindness in Fiji and the wider Pacific region, with refractive errors and corneal opacity also among the major…
Schools and students in the Northern Division are being encouraged to take the lead in protecting the environment through better waste management practices. The call…
Rugby Sevens legend and PSH Hospitals brand ambassador Waisale Serevi is encouraging members of the public to make their heart health a priority by attending…
The man allegedly involved in the assault of a woman inside a shop in Ba earlier this month has been charged and produced in court.…
NEWS FROM AUSTRALIA
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The council is asking private developers to throw their hat in the…
Western Australia has registered the nation’s strongest rebound in visitor arrivals since…
The construction timetable for WA’s $7.2 billion Westport project has come under…
A development precinct in a coastal suburb north of Perth is set…
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
The team of Hanuman Ansh met Union Home Minister Amit Shah at his residence in New Delhi on Thursday. During the meeting, Shah spoke about…
Angh, the feature directorial debut of award-winning filmmaker Theja Rio, wins the prestigious Platform Competition at the Toronto International Film Festival (TIFF) 2026, earning eligibility…
Karan Johar’s Dharma Productions is steadily expanding into the horror and fantasy genres. The company has already slated a fantasy comedy, Naagzilla, and a Malayalam…
Rise & Fall Season 2 is taking audience participation a step further even before the game begins. Ahead of its September 26 premiere, the unscripted…
John Abraham didn’t have a release in 2026 but will be seen multiple times on screen next year. Force 3 will see him share screen…
Nykaa has consistently built its beauty universe around some of the most recognisable names in Indian entertainment, from Deepika Padukone as its brand ambassador to…