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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

Vietnamese community celebrates Year of the Snake with song and dance at Dapto

A celebration of Vietnamese Lunar New Year was held on February 15th at Dapto Ribbonwood Hall. Organisers Teresa Tran OAM and Hong Phong Le OAM say the family event was an important celebration for the Vietnamese community of Wollongong. “Everyone...

Tyneesha Williams

February 2025

Arts & culture

Kirli Saunders’ new show debuts at IPAC tonight

Tonight marks the debut of Yandha Djanbay (Go Slowly), a new work that’s “confronting” yet weaves in ”big joy” by First Nations artist Kirli Saunders.

Tyneesha Williams

February 2025

News

Project Smile: Shellharbour Citizen of the Year Mohit Tolani champions dental care for all

Local dentist Dr Mohit Tolani was awarded Citizen of the Year at Shellharbour Community Awards in January. “I feel very honoured, and I see it as an encouragement to sustain what I do. It’s a great opportunity to invite collaboration and network...

Tyneesha Williams

February 2025

Arts & culture

Bangarra’s ‘The Light Inside’ opens at IPAC

Bangarra Dance Theatre’s The Light Inside is a mesmerising cross-cultural collaboration that pushes the boundaries of Indigenous storytelling. The work honours the First Peoples of the Oceania region, and explores cultural resilience and togetherness between Aboriginal Australians, Torres Strait Islanders and our Māori neighbours.

Tyneesha Williams

February 2025

Arts & culture

MerrigongX champions fresh local theatre in 2025’s innovative program

Merrigong Theatre Company has announced its 2025 MerrigongX artists’ program and audiences can expect the unexpected. “You don’t always know what you’re going to get when you see a MerrigongX show,” says Annie Clapton, the company’s producer of new work.

Tyneesha Williams

February 2025

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