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
Fiji international Aporosa Yada has wasted little time making his mark in New Zealand, scoring on his first season with Christchurch-based Coastal Spirit. The 23-year-old…
Two men from Cunningham, aged 27 and 28, are in police custody following an alleged aggravated robbery at a shop in the area on Monday.…
The Junior Bula Boys have opened their OFC U-19 Men’s Championship campaign in emphatic fashion, thrashing Vanuatu 7-2 after a stunning second-half display in Samoa.…
The Fiji Rakavi Football Union has brought in experienced British coach David Ellis as the interim Defence Coach of the FIJI Water Flying Fijians ahead…
The Fiji Rakavi Football Union has brought in experienced British coach David Ellis as the interim Defence Coach of the FIJI Water Flying Fijians ahead…
Prime Minister Sitiveni Rabuka has reassured the public that the Kava Bill 2026 is still subject to further consultation and parliamentary review before it can…
NEWS FROM AUSTRALIA
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Defence Minister Richard Marles has downplayed concerns about an intensifying tussle over…
A planning committee has approved an eight-storey hotel development plan in Victoria…
BHP will divest its Kambalda nickel concentrator and a package of exploration…
The state government has identified five preferred anchor tenants for its Western…
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
Earlier today, Bollywood Hungama exclusively broke the news that Esha Dharmendra Deol has signed Malamaal Weekly 2. We now bring to you an exclusive quote…
A.R. Rahman is set to document his musical and creative journey in a new memoir. The composer will co-author Rahman: A Renaissance with writer Rupa…
The makers of the much-anticipated film Haiwaan have taken an innovative step forward in building the film’s intriguing Hero versus Haiwaan narrative with a unique…
The box office is set for an interesting clash on November 27, 2026, with Mysaa and Gunmaaster G9 scheduled to arrive in cinemas on the…
Sanjay Leela Bhansali might be occupied with the months-long, intense shoot of his directorial venture Love & War, but that has not slowed down his…
Bollywood Hungama was the first one to confirm in February 2026 that Malamaal Weekly 2 is in the works. Two months later, in April 2026,…