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 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…
Pacific leaders have formally endorsed the Gender and Climate Pact, marking a historic shift by recognizing women as central climate leaders and officially linking domestic…
NEWS FROM AUSTRALIA
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Charger levy on bills ‘will help switch to EVs’
Anthony De Ceglie has stepped down as chief executive of the Perth…
Insufficient attention has been paid to planning the housing, transport and other…
Contractors, financiers and insolvency accountants in legal battles after collapse of companies…
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
Ganesh Acharya has announced his next directorial, Ganesh Dust To Stardust, unveiling the film’s first poster and an announcement video. The first glimpse introduces the…
A couple of weeks after the release and surprising box office performance of Haunted – Echoes Of The Past, director Vikram Bhatt and producer Anand…
Sayani Gupta’s directorial debut Aasmani has been cleared of copyright infringement allegations by the Screenwriters Association’s (SWA) Dispute Settlement Committee (DSC). The complaint had been…
The Indian Motion Picture Producers’ Association (IMPPA) has issued a clarification regarding what it described as incorrect interpretations of a recent order passed by the…
Can ego become bigger than love? This question forms the central theme of Main Na Raha Mera, an upcoming romantic musical starring Adhyayan Suman and…
In a significant development for the Indian film exhibition sector, PVR INOX Limited has proposed to completely discontinue the Virtual Print Fee (VPF) charged to…