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 Ministry of Health is urging Fijians to take extra precautions against respiratory infections, particularly during the school holidays and ongoing festivals across the country.…
Fourteen-year-old Torika Boseiwaqa is following a familiar path in her family after being selected for the Fiji Mini Kulas squad for the OFC U-16 Women’s…
Efforts to improve sustainable forest management and environmental protection are being stepped up across Kadavu through a joint field deployment by the Ministry of Forestry…
The Fiji Women’s Rights Movement is calling for no further reduction to the prison sentence imposed on former Fijian Holdings Limited Chief Executive Officer Mohammed…
The Fiji Police Force has made its Officer Safety Programme a permanent part of the Basic Recruit Course, with Recruit Batch 70 becoming the first…
Fiji has joined Pacific leaders in Koror, Palau, for the 55th Pacific Islands Forum Leaders Meeting, bringing the region together to advance shared priorities and…
NEWS FROM AUSTRALIA
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Kinetic IT has extended its working relationship with the WA Police Force,…
The Henderson Defence Precinct will possibly have up to four dry docks,…
Perth Markets Group has been buoyed by strong core earnings growth while…
The Chamber of Minerals and Energy has put the heat on government…
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
Rapper-singer Badshah and Punjabi actress Isha Rikhi have confirmed that they are parting ways. The couple made the announcement on Monday evening, August 31, months…
Korean filmmaker Na Hong-jin’s upcoming sci-fi action thriller HOPE is set to release in Indian theatres on September 25, 2026. The film, which stars Hwang…
Indian cricketer Rohit Sharma is set to make his debut in the entertainment space with Family Full House with Rohit Sharma. Sony Pictures Networks India…
From the dusty lanes of Mirzapur to the big screen, one of India’s most iconic streaming franchises is gearing up for its biggest chapter yet.…
From Gangs of Wasseypur and Manjhi: The Mountain Man to Raat Akeli Hai, Nawazuddin Siddiqui and Tigmanshu Dhulia have crossed paths in Hindi cinema for…
Shalini Pandey has become the latest celebrity to speak out against the misuse of artificial intelligence after a fake AI-generated video featuring her was circulated…