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
At 71, farmer Karl Smith continues to contribute to agriculture in Cakaudrove through livestock farming, community support and the sharing of knowledge with aspiring farmers.…
The Republic of Fiji Military Forces (RFMF) Women’s Rugby League Team has secured the 2026 Rugby League Defence Pacific Cup series after recording a 14–10…
The Fiji Women’s Crisis Centre (FWCC) has called on the Commissioner of Police to explain why a person of interest in an ongoing sexual harassment…
The identity of the woman whose body was discovered at Thurston Garden on Friday night has been confirmed by her family. A post-mortem examination has…
Construction is progressing on a 500-metre road link connecting Extension Street to Brown Street in Suva, which is expected to provide motorists with an additional…
Emergency water carting to Cikobia Island has been temporarily suspended due to strong winds and rough seas, as authorities continue efforts to assist communities affected…
NEWS FROM AUSTRALIA
Sydney Town Hall will host a memorial for the late radio presenter and musician, with limited spots available for members of the public.
ABC staff have struck an enterprise agreement with the broadcaster, bringing an end to a pay dispute that culminated in a 24-hour strike.
James Valentine started his career on the stage, but it was his time behind the microphone in the studio and an interactive style that came…
The presenter and professional saxophone player is being remembered for his ability to explore the humour and oddities of daily life on the airwaves.
The ABC Classic 100 in Concert brings Australia’s most popular classical music, as chosen by audiences, from the radio to the stage.
The updated ABC offer includes new provisions to ensure staff progress through pay bandings.
Mineral Resources has posted record lithium sales as its Mt Marion underground…
Backers of a Mount Barker abattoir are confident the facility will spur…
Port leaders from Rotterdam, Antwerp Bruges, London, Hamburg, Seattle and Singapore gathered…
US stocks have tumbled and the Nasdaq posted its steepest daily drop…
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
Ranbir Kapoor, Yash, Sai Pallavi, Rakul Preet Singh, Ravie Dubey, producer Namit Malhotra, director Nitesh Tiwari and music maestro A R Rahman attended the musical…
Yoodlee Films has released the trailer of its upcoming comedy Party Animals, starring Viraj Ghelani and Arjun Tanwar. Blending absurd humour, internet culture and a…
Security has been tightened outside Salman Khan’s Galaxy Apartments residence in Mumbai following fresh developments in the investigation into the firing incident involving Tiger Shroff.…
The year 2023 was nothing short of historic for Shah Rukh Khan. After a four-year hiatus from leading roles, the superstar returned with Pathaan, which…
The spy comedy, Udta Teer, will release on October 23, and has caught attention due to its quirky plot, funny moments and the casting. The…
A police official has clarified that the interrogation of four people arrested in connection with the firing incident targeting actor Tiger Shroff’s car has not…