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
Twenty-nine soldiers from the 3FIR Rapid Response Infantry Company Group (RRICG) have officially graduated from Red Belt to Black Belt in Hapkido during a ceremony…
Fiji’s new Forestry Act 2025 is expected to open fresh opportunities for landowners, investors, and local communities while positioning the country more strongly within the…
Fiji Roads Authority will hold a public consultation next week on the proposed upgrade of Ratu Sukuna Road in Suva as part of efforts to…
Several emerging football talents have earned spots in the 21-member Fiji Kulas squad for the upcoming Hong Kong Tour, showcasing the growing strength of women’s…
Two men arrested in connection with an alleged violent home invasion in Wailoku have been charged and appeared in court on Monday. The accused, aged…
The number of abandoned and rusting vessels cluttering Suva Harbour is gradually decreasing as Government continues its derelict vessel removal programme. Speaking in Parliament today,…
NEWS FROM AUSTRALIA
An assessment panel has unanimously approved Providence Lifestyle’s plan to build a…
REVIEW: One of Australia’s classic producers has delivered again, with the 2024…
Shell has taken Woodside Energy and Paladin Resources to court over another…
Henderson-domiciled Austal has appointed a permanent president for its US division, after…
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
The Don 3 controversy has all the ingredients of a Bollywood storm: a superstar, a prestigious franchise, a powerful producer-director, a reported financial dispute, a…
A serious allegation has emerged against Dhurandhar production designer Saini S Johray after Chandigarh Police registered an FIR following a sexual harassment complaint filed by…
Producer Anand Pandit and filmmaker Vikram Bhatt are gearing up for the release of their upcoming horror film Haunted 3D: Echoes of the Past, which…
The ongoing conflict between veteran producers Vashu Bhagnani and Ramesh Taurani has taken a fresh turn after Team Hai Jawani Toh Ishq Hona Hai issued…
Actor-turned-politician Ravi Kishan has reportedly filed a case and registered an FIR after allegedly defamatory comments targeting him began circulating across the Gorakhpur region. The…
The Don 3 controversy has now taken a dramatic turn. On Monday, reports emerged that FWICE had issued a non-cooperation directive against Ranveer Singh after…