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 defence in the case involving Suva Lawyer Tanya Waqanika has confirmed it will not challenge a caution interview the State intends to rely on…
Fiji and Kiribati have entered into a new partnership aimed at advancing sustainable aquaculture and improving food security in the Pacific region. Speaking in Parliament,…
A man in his late 20s is expected to appear before the Lautoka Magistrates Court today after being charged over the alleged sexual assault of…
The Republic of Fiji Military Forces has confirmed the voluntary surrender of 246 live rounds of 5.56mm ammunition in the Nausori area as part of ongoing joint…
Minister for Youth and Sports Jese Saukuru says he is grateful to be reinstated to his portfolio following the completion of an independent investigation into…
Swire Shipping has extended its sponsorship of the Fijian Drua, including the Naming Rights Sponsorship of the Drua Men’s Team, continuing one of the most…
NEWS FROM AUSTRALIA
State minister and Perth MP John Carey has doubled down on his…
The state government has done a deal with private healthcare provider Bethesda…
The state government has done a deal with Bethesda to ensure the…
OPINION: The wall between retirement living and aged care is coming down,…
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
Hungama Digital Media Entertainment and the Indian Institute of Creative Technologies (IICT) successfully hosted “Lights, Camera, Code: The New Storytelling Stack” at the IICT Campus,…
High-stakes action, larger-than-life drama, glamour, emotion and binge-worthy entertainment – this week, Indian titles across genres are taking over Netflix’s global charts in a big…
Sony MAX is all set to light up television screens with the much-awaited World Television Premiere of Sitaare Zameen Par on May 31 at 1:00…
Matchbox Shots, mentored by filmmaker Sriram Raghavan, has acquired the screen rights to the book The Gurugram School Murder by journalist Leena Dhankhar. Announced on…
Filmmaker Mehul Kumar, known for directing popular films such as Tirangaa, Krantiveer, and Kohram, has been convicted in nine cheque dishonour cases after a legal…
The ongoing controversy surrounding Ranveer Singh and the Federation of Western India Cine Employees (FWICE) has now sparked fresh criticism from within the film industry…