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
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…
Consumers seeking employment opportunities overseas are being urged to exercise extreme caution when engaging with migration and recruitment services advertised through social media platforms. The…
Football supporters are in for a big weekend in Ba, with four teams set to battle for places in the 2026 Extra Battle of the…
Fiji has used a major Indo-Pacific defence gathering to strengthen military partnerships, promote Pacific priorities and explore new opportunities for training and cooperation. Republic of…
Two separate alcohol-related incidents in the Central Division have resulted in arrests and police investigations, prompting another warning from the Fiji Police Force about excessive…
Rural communities could see greater access to faster mobile connectivity as Vodafone Fiji works to expand its 5G network beyond major town centres. The telecommunications…
NEWS FROM AUSTRALIA
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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…
Sam Jones and Ella Loneragan discuss changes to tax and R&D incentives…
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
Ace still photographer Amit Ashar is working on a book on the life and legacy of legendary cinematographer Ashok Mehta, Bollywood Hungama has exclusively learned.…
It’s the year of adult films, it seems. After Dhurandhar The Revenge, Mirzapur, Cocktail 2, Batwara 1947, O’Romeo, Assi, Bandar etc. the two big Hindi…
Ameesha Patel’s parents’ residence in Mumbai’s Churchgate area was allegedly targeted in a jewellery theft, with valuables worth around Rs 5 lakh reported missing. Mumbai…
Triptii Dimri has joined D2C eye-focused beauty brand Peep Beauty as an investor and co-creator. The startup is looking to build a beauty category centred…
The Bombay High Court has passed an interim order in a matter involving Saffron Magicworks Private Limited and the Indian Motion Picture Producers Association (IMPPA).…
Television actor Rohit Chandel, who was shoot for the Star Plus show Sairaab, has been granted bail by a Mumbai Sessions Court in a POCSO…