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
A childhood spent playing soccer and casually kicking a rugby ball during school holidays has paved the way for Kavekini Karl Boselawa to achieve one…
Fiji Rugby Union has scored a major win off the field after making an impressive debut at the 2026 Hibiscus Festival Pageant, with contestant Suliana…
Fiji’s recycling community has come together in solidarity with the people of Nepal following devastating floods that have caused widespread loss of life, displacement and…
The Fiji Water Flying Fijians have departed for Japan ahead of the 2026 Pacific Nations Championship, determined to make a strong impression as they chase…
The future stars of women’s football in Oceania will take centre stage in Honiara this week as eight nations battle for regional glory and a…
The Vodafone Fijiana 15s have kicked off their Japan Rugby Challenge campaign in winning fashion, holding off a determined Japan side 15-12 in Fukuoka. Fiji…
NEWS FROM AUSTRALIA
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Proponents behind a major marine development in Exmouth have inked a contract…
OPINION: Indigenous procurement targets are having unintended consequences for some regional businesses.
GOLD WRAP: Ramelius shrugged off wet weather issues to remain on schedule,…
A group of Business News journalists have been recognised as finalists in…
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
Bigg Boss Marathi 2 winner Shiv Thakare is set to make his film debut. Thakare, who has established himself as a popular face on television…
Veterans Nana Patekar, Ashish Vidyarthi, and Adil Hussain are joining forces for an upcoming crime drama titled The Confession Of Mary, which is officially set…
One of India’s most popular streaming series, Asur, is returning for a third season. Bollywood Hungama has exclusively learned that shooting for Asur Season 3…
Actor Shruti Haasan has approached the Bombay High Court seeking protection against the unauthorised use of her image and likeness through AI-generated content, including deepfakes…
Director Vishal Chaturvedi has revealed that his film Hanuman Ansh was rejected by an OTT platform before he eventually made the project. In a recent…
Actor and filmmaker Sayani Gupta has received interim relief from a Mumbai Civil Court in a defamation case linked to allegations surrounding her directorial debut…