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 Constitution Review Commission has completed its review of Fiji’s 2013 Constitution and handed over its Review Report and a draft amended Constitution to President…
Former Post Fiji CEO Anirudha Bansod is appealing his conviction for abuse of office, despite having pleaded guilty in 2024. He has already served his…
The Melrose Hotel in Sigatoka Town has officially opened as a commercial hotel and hospitality training facility, giving Pacific Polytech students the opportunity to gain…
Fiji’s constitutional review process is set to reach a major milestone today as the Constitutional Review Commission presents its final report to the President of…
Parents and caregivers are being urged to think twice before buying cheap or unbranded “squishy toys” for children, amid growing concerns over potentially harmful chemicals,…
A couple was arrested early Saturday morning after Police allegedly found them in possession of white powder believed to be illicit drugs and housebreaking implements.…
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Former premier Mark McGowan and recently retired defence minister Paul Papalia have…
Tourism and transport company Pinnacle Travel Group has expanded its Rottnest Island…
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
The month of August turned out to be a miraculous one thanks to Hanuman Ansh. Released on August 7, the film collected just Rs. 1.07…
On Saturday, August 29, Bollywood Hungama was among the first to inform readers that Mirzapur The Movie has been passed with an ‘A’ certificate by…
Actor Chandrachur Singh has approached the police over a long-running family inheritance dispute, alleging that his grandfather’s will was forged to prevent his late father…
Sonam Wangchuk has reacted to Aamir Khan’s statement that he had never met the innovator before making 3 Idiots and that his character Phunsuk Wangdu…
Rocking Star Yash’s Toxic: A Fairy Tale for Grown-Ups is not your typical commercial entertainer. The gangster drama unfolds through a distinctive narrative style, combining…
Next week will see the release of Mirzapur: The Movie and the trade and industry are looking forward to its fate. This is because this…