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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.

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

14 hours ago

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

News

Meet Talk2MeBro’s Jack Brown, Wollongong’s Young Citizen of the Year

Jack Brown, director of Talk2MeBro, was named Wollongong’s Young Person of the Year 2025 at the Wollongong Community Awards. Talk2MeBro is a charity organisation that works to improve mental health awareness and build community with the mission of...

Tyneesha Williams

March 2025

Photo Feature

Festival fun: Photos from the first Yours & Owls event at Flagstaff Hill

Held over the weekend of March 1 and 2, the 2025 Yours & Owls Festival welcomed 30,000 punters to its prime new location at Wollongong’s Flagstaff Hill.

Tyneesha Williams

March 2025

Science & Nature

WIRES advice: How to help wildlife in wild weather

“I’ve always loved wildlife and animals, and I got curious about how to have a more active role in helping,” says Alyce, who joined Wildlife Information, Rescue and Education Service (WIRES) six years ago.

Tyneesha Williams

March 2025

News

Get Alpha Gripz: 13-year-old entrepreneur scores with soccer socks

Alby Churven is a 13-year-old go-getter. Not only does this high-school student have a part-time job delivering Illawarra Flame magazines, he is also the founder of small business Alpha Gripz, which sells sports socks and supports the Multicultural Communities Council of Illawarra (MCCI).

Tyneesha Williams

March 2025

Arts & culture

AUSTI dance company opens Illawarra Moving Arts Hub at Coalcliff hall

With its new sprung floor ready to support dance, yoga and Pilates classes, Coalcliff Community Hall is now officially the Illawarra’s Moving Arts Hub. AUSTI. Dance & Physical Theatre hosted a celebratory studio launch at the hall on Friday, 21 February, with the Member for Heathcote, Maryanne Stuart, as the special guest. AUSTI’s founding artistic director, Michelle Maxwell, thanked everyone who helped the young contemporary dancers set up their first permanent home in the company’s 14-year history.

Tyneesha Williams

March 2025

News

Shellharbour’s Young Citizen of the Year leads at school, on stage and in the SES

A school leader, theatre performer and NSW State Emergency Service (SES) volunteer, 17-year-old Tori Henderson is Shellharbour City Council’s Young Citizen of the Year.

Tyneesha Williams

February 2025