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
Mahatma Gandhi Memorial High School held off a spirited second-half comeback from Lomary Secondary School to claim the Weet-Bix Raluve Under-18 title with a thrilling…
Suva Grammar School are the new champions of the Vodafone Fiji Secondary Schools Rugby Union (FSSRU) Super Deans Under-18 competition after defeating Lelean Memorial School…
Lelean Memorial School are the new Vodafone FSSRU Super Deans Under-19 champions after edging Navatu Secondary School 15-14 in a gripping final that went right…
The Ministry of Women, Children and Social Protection has condemned a video posted by students from a local tertiary institution that appears to make fun…
Fiji and New Zealand are deepening their maritime cooperation as the Republic of Fiji Military Forces (RFMF), through the Fiji Navy, works alongside the Royal…
Fiji Bati have maintained their standing among rugby league’s elite, retaining seventh place in the latest International Rugby League Men’s World Rankings ahead of the…
NEWS FROM AUSTRALIA
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OPINION: Strong prices for gold and ag commodities have taken some of…
OPINION: Producing the most does not mean supplying the world.
The Supreme Court of WA has given a Victoria-based lender and Ricky…
The state government has issued a stern final appeal to the Productivity…
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
Kartik Aaryan has undergone successful knee surgery after sustaining an injury while performing an action sequence on the set of his upcoming film. The actor…
Sanjay Leela Bhansali is set to begin work on the much-awaited Madhubala biopic in September, soon after wrapping up his ongoing film Love & War,…
Poonam Dhillon has been hospitalised at Lilavati Hospital in Mumbai after being diagnosed with dengue. The 64-year-old actor has reportedly been undergoing treatment at the…
Aamir Khan is set to reunite with filmmaker Ashutosh Gowariker for the upcoming sports drama Lalkaara, marking their first major collaboration since the acclaimed Lagaan.…
Bollywood playback singer Shantanu ‘Shaan’ Mukherjee and his wife Radhika Mukherjee have made a high-value addition to their real estate portfolio with the purchase of…
Alia Bhatt has reportedly begun work on Tumbbad 2, adding further anticipation around the upcoming sequel to the 2018 folk horror film. Bhatt, who was…