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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

Meet two STARS helping to ease bed block in the Illawarra

STARS stands for Support Transition Assistance Response Service. Simply put, these volunteers really are the stars of aged care in the Illawarra, providing practical advice for people stuck in hospital, waiting for a place in a care home. “Our...

Tyneesha Williams

April 2025

News

Youngest winner of Shellharbour’s Community Awards loves to share cultural knowledge

Inspired by ancient Aboriginal technologies like weaving, today 15-year-old Emjae Woods loves to share her cultural knowledge with others. Emjae is in year 10 at Lake Illawarra High School and volunteers to teach cultural and technology-based workshops, representing her community and championing young people.

Tyneesha Williams

April 2025

News

‘Love the vibe’: Festival goers rate family-friendly event in Port Kembla

Everyone loved the vibe at the fourth Port Kembla Festival on Saturday. Locals and visitors turned out in droves to celebrate the fourth free, family-friendly event and explore the town’s rich culture. From 2pm, Wentworth Street hosted a vibrant array of street performers, art markets and stalls, while festival goers took their pick of over 40 musicians playing at in 10 locations, from the quirky Shave Cave and Black Metal Motor Co. to three iconic Port venues: The Servo, The Wentworth and The Vault. Thanks to those who their thoughts with The Flame.

Tyneesha Williams

April 2025

Science & Nature

It’s great outdoors: Hewitts Creek Bushcare workers on why they volunteer

“It’s great being outdoors. I feel like I’m improving my local area. So many of us enjoy using the cycleway between Bulli and Thirroul, and appreciate the greenspace and the recognition of the Sandon Point Aboriginal Place. I love having the chance to build on previous community work to beautify a section of the Sandon Point bushland.” – Jane Morrison

Tyneesha Williams

April 2025

Arts & culture

‘Party music for party people’ at Port’s free music festival this Saturday

The “all day, all night gig-crawl” that is Port Kembla Festival returns tomorrow for its fourth year, with more than 40 artists performing across 10 iconic local venues from 2pm.

Tyneesha Williams

April 2025

What's On

‘Every stall can teach you something’: Corrimal Rotary’s GreenFest is back on Sunday

Organised by Corrimal Rotary, the GreenFest sustainability expo is back this Sunday. The free family fun day at Corrimal High School will feature more than 30 stalls, Landcare lessons, Bush Magic Therapy, ABC radio stars, raffles and a Rotary sausage sizzle.

Tyneesha Williams

April 2025

Clubs & Community

Rise & Shine: Join the award-winning Dilys Hoser and her crew at CREG

Bellambi local Dilys Hoser received the Rise & Shine - Basil Ryan Award at the Wollongong Council Environment Volunteer awards, for her work as leader of Corrimal Rotary Environment Group (CREG). CREG carries out environmental clean ups every...

Tyneesha Williams

April 2025

Arts & culture

Kirli Saunders launches new poetry book Eclipse

On March 19th, Kirli Saunders OAM launched her latest poetry anthology ‘Eclipse’ at Ryan’s Hotel Thirroul, supported by Collin’s Booksellers. Audiences saw the multi-talented, proud Gunai woman Kirli Saunders in conversation with her “precious...

Tyneesha Williams

April 2025

News

The history-making career of Ken Habak, Senior Citizen of the Year

The Multicultural Communities Council of Illawarra (MCCI) turns 50 this year and, to celebrate, Ken Habak OAM has been helping out on a history book.

Tyneesha Williams

March 2025

Photo Feature

Happy Nowruz! Wollongong’s Persian New Year celebrations in pictures

Generations of families gathered in Wollongong last Thursday, March 20 to celebrate the ancient northern spring festival of Nowruz, which means ‘New Day’.

Tyneesha Williams

March 2025

News

‘Best foot forward’: How Dress for Success helps empower Illawarra women

After seven years in the Illawarra, global charity Dress for Success has its own success story to share. Their services – which range from providing a quality wardrobe to careers advice – have helped empower more than 3000 women a year to gain financial independence.

Tyneesha Williams

March 2025

News

Award-winning mountain biker’s tip for junk dumpers: use free council pick-ups

The vice-president of Wollongong Mountain Bike Club, Craig Morris loves riding in the beauty of the escarpment. So when he saw a stack of car tyres littering the bushland, the Horsley local decided to take action.

Tyneesha Williams

March 2025

News

Nan Tien Temple’s IWD event raises $4000 for Women Illawarra

On Saturday March 8, Nan Tien Temple hosted an International Women’s Day fundraiser in support of local charity Women Illawarra. Ticketholders were a part of the largest regional Meditation and Tai Chi event, followed by a temple ‘blessing for...

Tyneesha Williams

March 2025

Arts & culture

Emily Wurramara brings ‘power and vulnerability’ of NARA to Wollongong’s Music Lounge

ARIA-winning Warnindhilyagwa singer-songwriter Emily Wurramara will bring her NARA Encore Tour to Wollongong audiences this Friday, March 21, at The Music Lounge as part of Great Southern Nights. Known for her authenticity, storytelling and powerful connection to her roots, Emily is excited to perform on Dharawal Country.

Tyneesha Williams

March 2025