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
Families on Viwa Island are receiving much-needed relief following an emergency water delivery aimed at addressing shortages caused by prolonged dry conditions linked to El…
Farmers in Vanuabalavu, Lau, are being encouraged to adopt sustainable land management and climate-smart farming methods through training delivered by the Ministry of Agriculture, Waterways…
Police have removed 2,371 plants suspected to be marijuana from two farms in the Naruwai Farming area of Nanuca, Savusavu, following an operation by the…
Ex-Tropical Cyclone Wati continues to weaken as it transitions into an extra-tropical system, meaning it no longer meets the criteria for a tropical cyclone. Following…
Datec (Fiji) Pte Limited has received regional recognition for its contribution to the technology sector, winning the One Lenovo Partner of the Year 2026 award…
The Fiji Police Force is appealing for public assistance in identifying a woman whose body was discovered at Thurston Garden in Suva on Friday night.…
NEWS FROM AUSTRALIA
Unions representing ABC staff have signalled the possibility of further strike action if a dispute over pay and conditions at the broadcaster isn’t resolved.
A majority of staff who voted rejected the broadcaster’s latest pay offer on the three-year enterprise bargaining agreement, which paved the way for the strike…
Staff were informed this morning that a majority of ABC workers had voted against the broadcaster’s latest enterprise agreement offer.
ABC journalists won in multiple categories at the Quill Awards in Melbourne on Friday night, which showcased the best journalism across Victoria for 2025.
You could argue Melbourne didn’t warm to the the duo’s shock-jock style but I think the answer is much simpler.
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
Saif Ali Khan has reportedly commenced shooting for an upcoming period drama directed by internationally acclaimed filmmaker Ritesh Batra in Mumbai. The collaboration brings together…
Prime Video India has added Sony LIV to its list of add-on subscriptions, allowing customers to access the streaming platform’s movies, original series, television shows…
Gulshan Devaiah’s next film, Little Thomas, releases next Friday, October 23. In an exclusive interview with Bollywood Hungama, the talented actor spoke about what he…
Tiger Shroff’s team has issued an official statement addressing the circulation of fake stories, AI-generated videos and unauthorised content attributed to the actor following the…
Janhvi Kapoor could be set to create an emotional moment at the upcoming International Indian Film Academy (IIFA) Awards 2027 by paying tribute to her…
Ramayana: Part 1, directed by Nitesh Tiwari and headlined by Ranbir Kapoor, has received a significant boost ahead of its theatrical release, with West Bengal…