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 Navosa 15s rugby team continues to learn and improve their performance throughout the past weeks in the 2026 Skipper Cup competition. Last weekend the…
Fiji’s Junior Bula Boys have been knocked out of the OFC Under-19 Men’s Championship after suffering a 2-1 loss to Tahiti in their final group…
Veterans football fans are set for a busy weekend in Ba, with 15 teams confirmed for the RC Manubhai/Apco Coatings Veterans Tournament. The competition will…
Fiji and Australia are looking to strengthen cooperation between their land forces, with senior military leaders meeting in Suva to discuss future areas of collaboration.…
Bus commuters in Fiji now have another way to pay their fares, with QR code payments and additional digital wallet top-up options introduced under the…
Visitors, surfers, tourism operators and communities in the Mamanuca waters benefited from a coordinated two-week maritime safety operation carried out during the World Surf League…
NEWS FROM AUSTRALIA
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Mark Pownall is joined by Adrian Rollins, Sam Jones, Claire Tyrrell and…
The corporate watchdog has cancelled a Perth liquidator’s registration after he failed…
Construction has started on a $10.2 million automated research facility at the…
A Victorian medtech billionaire has backed Peter Fogarty and Greg Harvey’s PenAgri…
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
This week will see the release of Haiwaan, starring Akshay Kumar and Saif Ali Khan. The thriller has managed to catch attention due to the…
Yash-starrer Toxic: A Fairy Tale for Grown-Ups may not have delivered the theatrical outcome that was expected of a film of its scale, but its…
Actor Sayani Gupta’s directorial debut Aasmani is set to travel across the international film festival circuit, with the short film selected at 10 festivals across…
Aamir Khan and Ashutosh Gowariker’s Lalkaara is assembling a pool of talents for its ensemble cast. Joining the period sports drama now is Uzair Baloch…
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Bigg Boss 20 began with an unexpected twist as Rhiya Ahir was eliminated on the grand premiere stage itself on September 6, before she could…