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 Fiji Labour Party is calling for the immediate public release of the full Constitution Review Commission report and draft constitution. In a statement, Party Leader…
Two Fijian children have been given a new chance at life after undergoing successful heart surgeries at the Sri Sathya Sai Sanjeevani Children’s Hospital in…
Families in Ba will soon have access to a more dignified and culturally appropriate facility to farewell their loved ones, with construction now underway on…
The Magistrates Court has adjourned proceedings in the case against former Deputy Prime Minister Professor Biman Prasad as it considers an objection by the Defence…
As the FMF Hibiscus Festival continues at Albert Park, young women taking part in this year’s pageant are being encouraged to make the most of…
Also making his mark was Junior Bula Boys midfielder Nicholas Franklin, who was named Player of the Match after Fiji’s commanding 7-2 victory over Vanuatu…
NEWS FROM AUSTRALIA
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The land lease communities provider has told shareholders there is no compelling…
OPINION: Amid an alarming rise in interest rates, Australia is not alone…
OPINION: Whether AI acts as a creative catalyst or a cultural eraser…
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
Last year, the industry and movie buffs were left saddened by the untimely demise of Mukul Dev at the age of 54. Around two months…
At present, Hanuman Ansh is rocking the box office and has emerged as a miraculous super-hit. Interestingly, last year, another devotional film, Laalo – Krishna…
Veteran actor Sudhir Dalvi, who is widely remembered for portraying Sai Baba in Shirdi Ke Sai Baba, received financial assistance from several members of the…
Sonu Sood has travelled to Nepal to extend support to people affected by the devastating floods that hit several parts of the country last week.…
Amazon MGM Studios and Drongo Films are preparing to release the trailer of Kunal Kemmu’s upcoming spy comedy Vibe. The trailer is expected to reveal…
Vodafone Idea has announced Bollywood actor Shah Rukh Khan as its new brand ambassador as the telecom company unveiled a revamped brand identity, including a…