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 Fiji Mini Kulas have suffered a narrow defeat to New Zealand scoring 1-0 in their second OFC U-17 Women’s Championship pool match, but produced…
The Criminal Investigations Department’s Anti-Money Laundering Unit is conducting a parallel investigation into possible financial gains involving two individuals allegedly linked to domestic trafficking cases.…
Police have questioned five of eight likely suspects in connection with the death of Jone Vakarisi. Investigators are continuing their inquiries, with three other likely…
The investigation into the death of Police Constable Peniasi Racagi remains under independent legal review by the Office of the Director of Public Prosecutions. Police…
Rehabilitation works have begun at Albert Park in Suva following concerns over the condition of the ground after the 70th Hibiscus Festival. Parts of the…
Concerns continue over illegal “pari” vehicles taking jobs from licensed taxi operators who rely on those fares to support their families. With operating costs already…
NEWS FROM AUSTRALIA
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Arafura Rare Earths has executed an upsized offtake deal with global commodities…
The state government’s plan for a merger has been met with apprehension…
The Cash Converters name is never far from the conversation when talk…
The government has defended a messy transition period that is set to…
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
Yesterday, Bollywood Hungama reported about the censor details of this week’s Daayra, starring Kareena Kapoor Khan and Prithviraj Sukumaran. Directed by Meghna Gulzar, it releases…
Swiggy Dineout has announced the latest edition of its Great Indian Restaurant Festival (GIRF), giving the annual dining festival a pop-culture twist this year. The…
Shah Rukh Khan is the biggest star of Indian cinema with a massive fan base across the globe and has audiences eagerly waiting to see…
Yesterday, we reported that Anya Singh of The Ba***ds Of Bollywood has joined the star cast of Vikram Bhatt’s 1920: Cold Winter. We now bring…
Since yesterday, September 14, there have been reports on the internet that the Salman Khan-starrer Maatrubhumi could soon see the light of day. Some pages…
The Delhi High Court has dismissed a plea filed by PB Agro LLP, the maker of Vimal Elaichi, challenging show-cause notices issued by the Maharashtra…