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Tyneesha Williams

Tyneesha Williams is a journalism student at University of Wollongong. Born and raised in Central West NSW, Tyneesha fell in love with the Illawarra’s stunning scenery and local community. She soon after began offering photography through her business Neesh Photography. In her spare time, Tyneesha enjoys taking pictures, attending local gigs and concerts, and going to the beach.

News

Couple awarded for service to the Vietnamese community

Wollongong locals Hong-Phong Le and Teresa Tran have been awarded a Medal of the Order of Australia (OAM) in the general division for service to the Vietnamese community of Australia.

Tyneesha Williams

January 2025

News

OAM for Illawarra Hawks’ head of medical services, Phil Driscoll

Wollongong local Phillip Driscoll has been awarded a Medal of the Order of Australia in the General Division for service to sport through medical roles. “I feel deeply honoured, shocked, stunned, all those words you can think of, I’m all of those...

Tyneesha Williams

January 2025

Arts & culture

Illawarra Folk Festival goers praise ‘beautiful’ family-friendly event

The 38th Illawarra Folk Festival returned to Bulli Showground last weekend with another fantastic line-up of bands. Festival goers shared their thoughts with the Flame on Saturday, January 18.

Tyneesha Williams

January 2025

Arts & culture

Catch Beau Ritchie’s short film ‘Bait’ at Flickerfest 2025

Short Film ‘Bait’, created by Young Mount Warrigal local Beau Ritchie, has been selected to screen at the Academy® Award and BAFTA Qualifying Flickerfest Short Film Festival 17 - 26 January 2025, held at Bondi Beach, Sydney. Beau wrote...

Tyneesha Williams

January 2025

Arts & culture

Local award-winning short film to screen at Flickerfest

Locally made short film ‘Over’ has been selected to screen at at the Academy® Qualifying Flickerfest Short Film Festival 17 - 26 January 2025, held at Bondi Beach, Sydney. ‘Over’ stars young actor James Carey, whose character takes a stand...

Tyneesha Williams

January 2025

News

Find new ‘Inspirational Women’ Rose at Wollongong Botanic Garden

Visiting Wollongong Botanic Garden this summer? Look out for the new ‘Inspirational Women’ rose donated by local Rotarian Dorothy ‘Dot’ Hennessy OAM.

Tyneesha Williams

December 2024

Science & Nature

Author Leon Fuller reveals Flame Tree secrets after bumper spring

The vibrant Illawarra Flame Tree (Brachychiton acerifolius) has flowered in abundance this past spring. Writer of ‘Wollongong’s Native Trees’ and local expert Leon Fuller shared some lesser-known information about the iconic Australian trees...

Tyneesha Williams

December 2024

Photo Feature

Flame Trees in Flower

Scroll through the gallery above to see the flowers that make up the ‘flame’.

Tyneesha Williams

November 2024

Local Business

Team HELNO ready the rally car

John Hine from Helensburgh Car Services will join the Shitbox Rally, driving from Perth to Dawin to raise funds for Cancer Council in June 2025. Joined by his co-driver and sister-in-law Nicole Howe, team HELNO are preparing their rally car and...

Tyneesha Williams

November 2024

News

Creek Care: Council grows awareness of how plants help reduce flooding impacts

Wollongong City Council wants residents to work with their neighbours to care for creeks and help minimise the impacts of future flooding. “We want to help the community to understand what they can do for their creeks and give them a bit of a hand,” said Nathan McBriarty, Council’s Manager of Infrastructure Strategy and Planning.

Tyneesha Williams

November 2024

Arts & culture

Coledale student wins Poem Forest prize

Alice O’Leary, a 12-year-old student at Coledale Public School, has won the Wollongong Community Greening Local Prize in the 2024 Poem Forest competition.

Tyneesha Williams

November 2024

News

Illawarra Star Strikers win community grant

The Illawarra Star Strikers, a local ten-pin bowling team for players with disabilities, has been awarded a $2500 grant from Carl’s Jr. Warrawong as part of the fast-food chain’s Community Club Cash Bonanza initiative.

Tyneesha Williams

November 2024

News

Reclaim The Night 2024: Community rallied to support women’s safety

Supporters gathered at Andrew Lysaght Park and enjoyed a performance by a local drumming group, before marching to Flagstaff Hill Lighthouse. The lighthouse was lit purple, once the colour of royalty, now a global symbol of peace, courage and commitment to ending domestic violence.

Tyneesha Williams

November 2024

Arts & culture

Jodi Edwards launches 6 Dharawal language books

On Saturday November 2nd, community gathered on Dharawal country at The Point Preschool in Oyster Bay to see the launch of Ezy Books. Written by Dr. Jodi Edwards and Illustrated by Amy-Lea Hill-Trindall, the six children’s books feature Ezy the dog...

Tyneesha Williams

November 2024