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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

Paul Tuckerman, tireless champion of Thirroul, earns national honour

You don’t spend more than 50 years placing yourself between a heritage building and a bulldozer, helping bring cancer treatment machines closer to home or fighting to keep Bulli Pass bushland out of developers’ hands unless you care deeply about where you live.

Tyneesha Williams

July 2025

News

Knitting together a future with the Nannas of IKNAG

“Well behaved women seldom make history”, the bold black and yellow T-shirts of the Illawarra Knitting Nannas Against Greed (IKNAG) proclaim. All due respect, but when the time comes to record the local fight for environmental justice, the Nannas will definitely be making the history books.

Tyneesha Williams

July 2025

Food & Travel

Hundreds to join urban growing boom on Illawarra Edible Garden Trail

Garden gates will swing open across the region this spring as the Illawarra Edible Garden Trail returns for its third year.

Tyneesha Williams

July 2025

Clubs & Community

Scarborough’s new principal encourages kids to dream big

Scarborough Public School’s new principal Emma Hutchinson has introduced a simple rule since starting in January. It’s a reminder to staff and students to notice each other’s strengths and give them a shout out.

Tyneesha Williams

July 2025

Local Business

New Abyss Project eco-cruise sets sail around Five Islands

On 21 June, The Abyss Project launched on the first ever eco-tour of the Five Islands Nature Reserve off the Coast of Wollongong, offering tour-goers the chance to learn about the Illawarra’s marine environment and spot whales, seals, seabirds and...

Tyneesha Williams

July 2025

Energy Transition

Dr Saul Griffith urges Illawarra households to electrify these ‘five big things’

Engineer, entrepreneur and climate advocate Dr Saul Griffith says Australians have 20 years to make five upgrades that could help the country meet its climate targets.

Tyneesha Williams

July 2025

Health & Wellness

For healthy people, cities and hospitals, charity prescribes prevention

Local organisation Healthy Cities Australia (formerly Healthy Cities Illawarra) takes a collaborative approach to community health, working with local government, universities, businesses and other community organisations to “bring people together...

Tyneesha Williams

July 2025

Arts & culture

Yuin musicians to share songs and stories at free concert celebrating NAIDOC Week

Ahead of 2025’s NAIDOC Week celebrations, Yuin musicians Ron Callaghan and Kyarna-Rose will perform at the free Music and Tea concert at Wollongong Art Gallery tomorrow morning, July 3.

Tyneesha Williams

July 2025

Clubs & Community

Helensburgh charity starter takes on Mt Kilimanjaro to raise $25,000

Helensburgh local Maeve Turner is preparing to climb Mount Kilimanjaro – Africa’s highest peak – on July 20 to help raise $25,000 for Inuka, a charity she founded to support education and empowerment in rural Tanzania.

Tyneesha Williams

July 2025

News

Go Electric Open Day drives change in the Illawarra

The Go Electric expo welcomed 600 south coast locals to Club Thirroul on Sunday 22 June, to learn about local projects supporting renewable energy. Attendees enjoyed an update from Electrify 2515’s community pilot program, A book launch from Dr...

Tyneesha Williams

June 2025

News

NINA says cheers to volunteers with lunch at Ain’t Nonna’s

Northern Illawarra Neighbour Aid (NINA) held a volunteer appreciation lunch at Ain’t Nonna’s on Wednesday 21 May in celebration of Volunteer Week. “Our volunteers don’t often get time to get together, so today is a moment to step aside and...

Tyneesha Williams

June 2025

Sport & Leisure

60 Years of Mateship: Coledale Oysters celebrate winter swimming milestone

“Many of my fellow swimmers have been competing for far longer than me, and some have such lovely strokes and style that is amazing to watch,” Denis says. “But in meeting each week it does not seem to matter. “We all get in and swim. It does not appear to matter what style you exhibit or your speed.

Tyneesha Williams

June 2025

News

Doctors’ first-hand accounts of helping civilians in Gaza inspired open letter to PM

More than 200 people gathered at Project Contemporary Artspace last month to hear five health professionals share first-hand accounts of humanitarian efforts to help Palestinian civilians in war-torn Gaza.

Tyneesha Williams

June 2025

News

Sign up for Green Connect veg and enjoy benefits out of the box

Illawarra social enterprise Green Connect is calling on residents to support its urban farm by buying fresh fruit-and-veg boxes.

Tyneesha Williams

June 2025