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 Attorney General’s Office has applied for both the President and the Attorney General to join as parties, in the matter where Prime Minister Sitiveni…
The Suva Magistrates Court has sentenced former Fijian Holdings Limited Chief Executive Officer Mohammed Fareed to eight months and 22 days in prison after finding…
Fiji Under-19 men’s head coach Marika Rodu is confident the final 23-member squad named for the upcoming OFC U-19 Men’s Championship in Samoa has what…
Patience in attack, trusting their game plan and maintaining consistency will be key areas for Lautoka Rugby as they look to turn their 2026 Skipper…
Fiji Rugby is using the Nasoko competition to also strengthen its women’s rugby pathway by identifying promising schoolgirl players from across the four zones. Women’s…
Medical Services Pacific will expand its Na Bula E Dua programme to more schools next year, following the completion of its pilot initiative in six…
NEWS FROM AUSTRALIA
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Plans for a $1.2 billion wind farm near Merredin have been lodged…
The Nasdaq notched a record high close on Monday, lifted by Nvidia…
Firmus seeks new rules, OpenAI seeks forgiveness
Defence Minister Richard Marles is expected to detail the government’s six technology…
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
On August 25, 2026, Swiggy announced the launch of a new ordering experience within the eating-out landscape with the launch of ‘Order-in-Cinemas’ on Swiggy Dineout.…
A few days ago, Bollywood Hungama broke the viral news that the makers of Brahmastra 2 were in talks with Jio Studios, but the premier…
The makers of Jeevan Bheema Yojana have unveiled the trailer of the upcoming dark comedy starring Arshad Warsi, Sanjeeda Shaikh, Vijay Raaz and Pooja Chopra.…
Actor Rajkummar Rao has joined Traya, India’s science-backed hair health brand, as its face for a new digital campaign marking Hair Loss Awareness Month. The…
GIVA has withdrawn its recent jewellery advertisement featuring Kriti Sanon following criticism and backlash on social media. The campaign, which was released around Rakshabandhan, has…
Kriti Sanon has found support from her sister Nupur Sanon after a recent GIVA jewellery advertisement featuring the actor sparked a debate on social media…