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 2026 Fiji Pro has placed Fiji’s world-class surfing conditions and tourism offering in the international spotlight following a highly competitive World Surf League Championship…
Eighty-five young people from the Central and Western divisions have completed a three-day training programme designed to equip them with practical skills for employment, income…
The Lautoka City Council has launched a free environmental clean-up campaign targeting residents of the Waiyavi and Simla Wards. The campaign began this week and…
Australia is preparing to welcome the world for the biggest Rugby World Cup ever, with thousands of volunteers now being recruited to help deliver the…
The Vodafone Fijiana XV has been named to take on Japan tonight, with kick-off scheduled for 8pm Fiji time. Karalaini Naisewa and Keleni Marawa will…
Strong winds are expected to affect parts of the country, with the public urged to remain cautious as weather conditions deteriorate. People living in affected…
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A standoff with China over pricing has hit sales volumes of Fortescue’s…
Around the world, the diversification of energy sources, fuels and industrial materials…
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
Writer-producer Kanika Dhillon has opened up about the plagiarism and idea-theft allegations surrounding her upcoming Netflix film Gandhari, starring Taapsee Pannu and Ishwak Singh. Addressing…
Alpha, the latest addition to the YRF Spy Universe and the franchise’s first female-led spy thriller, starring Alia Bhatt and Sharvari, has entered Netflix’s Global…
Bollywood Hungama has been at the forefront in giving exclusive news about Imtiaz Ali and Mahaveer Jain’s Side Heroes. Last month, we announced that the…
Toxic is a rare pan-India film to have been made not only in Kannada, Tamil, Telugu, Malayalam and Hindi, but also in English. In fact,…
Less than 24 hours are left for the release of Mirzapur The Movie and its bookings are yet to open in several single-screens of Mumbai.…
Hombale Films has announced that Hanuman Ansh, which has emerged as a major domestic box office success, will now reach international audiences through the studio’s…