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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.

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

Clubs & Community

Bulli Quilters raise $14,000 for charity at 20th anniversary show

Bulli Corner Quilters celebrated their 20 year anniversary at this year’s Annual Quilt and Flower Show at Bulli Uniting Church on October 11 and 12. Bev Burton has been a leader for the group since 2002, and celebrated the club’s emerald year by...

Tyneesha Williams

November 2024

Clubs & Community

Thirroul Community Garden joins the Edible Garden Trail

Thirroul Community Garden is gearing up to showcase its thriving green space as part of the Illawarra Edible Garden Trail this November. Since 2012, Thirroul Community Garden has worked to maintain a sustainable and educational space for locals to...

Tyneesha Williams

November 2024

Clubs & Community

Tea and seaweed bikkies? CWA shares benefits of eating marine plants

Bea Horacek joined Country Women’s Association Keiraville 5 years ago, as the Agriculture and Environment Officer. Alongside her group members, Bea has worked to support and inform the local community about all things environmental. “When I...

Tyneesha Williams

October 2024

Clubs & Community

Visit Imogen’s Verge Garden on Illawarra Edible Garden Trail

Austinmer local Imogen Ross has entered her garden for showing in the Edible Garden Trail hosted by Food Fairness Illawarra. Held from Saturday 9 - Sunday 10 November, this year’s event will give local gardening enthusiasts the chance to visit 31...

Tyneesha Williams

October 2024

Clubs & Community

Free swim lessons for refugees are back, thanks to award-winning lifesaver

Scarborough-Wombarra lifesaver Peter Rafferty is giving free swim lessons for refugees and asylum seekers again this year, with ocean pool classes starting in October.

Tyneesha Williams

October 2024

Arts & culture

Creative Wollongong Film Festival celebrated local talent at lakeside screening

On September 7, Creative Wollongong hosted the Wollongong Short Film Festival at Lakeside Reserve in Kanahooka. Festival goers enjoyed 8 locally made films, including the ‘best of’ Creative Wollongong’s Short Film competition, a handful of new films...

Tyneesha Williams

September 2024