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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.

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

15 hours ago

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

Review

Jurrungu Ngan-ga/Straight Talk ends but the message stays with us

Marrugeku’s Jurrungu Ngan-ga/Straight Talk, which recently concluded its run at Illawarra Performing Arts Centre, is a powerful and provocative dance production that confronts Australia’s treatment of First Nations people and refugees. Created by...

Tyneesha Williams

September 2024

Arts & culture

Catch Circadia at Open Street Festival in Port Kembla

Local band Circadia will return to Wentworth Street for Port Kembla’s Open Street Festival on Saturday, 5 October 2024. Guitarist and vocalist Robbie Gyngell says that the festival gives local families a great opportunity to get out and see live...

Tyneesha Williams

September 2024

Clubs & Community

Scouts helped Tullimbah Landcare plant trees

Tullimbah Landcare welcomed the next generation of volunteers – including 11 Albion Park Cub Scouts and three Scout leaders – at a belated National Tree Day celebration.

Tyneesha Williams

September 2024

Clubs & Community

Janice Puddle: 92 and still leading Bulli Hospital Auxiliary

The Bulli Hospital Auxiliary has recently welcomed five new members and 92-year-old president Janice Puddle says she is grateful for the increase in support. “This Auxiliary is a family auxiliary. Our new members range from teenagers to mature-age...

Tyneesha Williams

September 2024