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 Republic of Fiji Military Forces and Fiji Police Force have conducted a joint test of maritime operation as part of Exercise Bougainville 2026 in…
The Swire Shipping Fijian Drua have signed explosive Nadroga centre Kavekini Boselawa as a Senior Development Player after impressing new Head Coach Brad Mooar and…
Country music has lost one of its most recognizable and influential figures. Dolly Parton died Tuesday at age 80 in Nashville, Tennessee, following a brief…
The case against former Fiji Broadcasting Corporation chief executive officer Riyaz Sayed-Khaiyum and FBC chief financial officer Vimlesh Sagar has been closed. FICAC Counsel Setefano…
The proposed $8 living wage is gaining support from members of the public who say hardworking Fijian families are struggling to keep up with the…
Government has moved to resolve the dispute with the tourism industry over the implementation of the five percent Tourism Services Tax, confirming that the tax…
NEWS FROM AUSTRALIA
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Australian shares have traded flat after an early rally faded as multiple…
Tom Zaunmayr speaks to Jack McGinn about WA-based junior mining companies taking…
A building recently bought by a Gina Rinehart company will soon become…
Former government minister Peter Tinley and ex-Chevron engineer Sam Rowe have been…
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
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…
For 40 days, The Odyssey had a historic performance at the 34 IMAX cinemas of India. The film performed strongly even in the normal theatres…
Nimrit Kaur Ahluwalia has opened up about a recent injury she suffered during a workout session. The actor reportedly injured herself while performing a deadlift…
Veteran filmmaker Kuku Kohli has passed away today at Kokilaben Dhirubhai Ambani Hospital in Mumbai due to heart related ailments, according to sources. He was…
Actor Harshvardhan Rane has revealed that he is set to collaborate with producer Parag Sanghvi on two films. The actor, who is currently receiving attention…
The teaser of the large-screen fantasy folklore spectacle The Vvaan lets you into the larger-than-life entertainer that takes Sidharth Malhotra and Tamannaah Bhatia into a…