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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.

Sport & Leisure

Windang surf club winner represents new wave of success

With her family history in surf lifesaving, an award for Alyssa Norris might not surprise, but being named youth volunteer lifesaver of the year still managed to amaze the 23-year-old, who has felt the sands of Windang between her toes her whole life.

Tyneesha Williams

18 hours ago

News

Bright spark gets jump-start

A scholarship from a grassroots Illawarra organisation is helping a Yuin man from Shellharbour power up a career in electrics. Hi Neighbour is supporting Brock Amatto in building his career in renewable energy by awarding him the 2025 First Power scholarship.

Tyneesha Williams

September 2025

Health & Wellness

Forum helps explain changing face of dementia care

The 14th Annual Illawarra Shoalhaven Dementia forum will welcome discussion at Fairy Meadow’s Fraternity Club on 17 September. The forum will run from 10am to 3pm and includes presentations from Dementia Australia, Federal Government Department of...

Tyneesha Williams

September 2025

Health & Wellness

Find fresh produce and friends at Dapto Men’s Garden Shed

Dapto Men’s Garden Shed welcomes men 55+ Dapto Community Farm is launching a new program this spring designed for men aged 55+, the Men’s Garden Shed. This six-week program offers a therapeutic and practical way for men to get their hands dirty...

Tyneesha Williams

September 2025

Arts & culture

Bush brings artists back together

The Illawarra’s beautiful escarpment was the inspiration and the star when two artists with a history going back more than a quarter of a century opened their fourth joint exhibition in Clifton.

Tyneesha Williams

September 2025

Arts & culture

Helensburgh is a muse for singing star Darren Coggan

Local country musician Darren Coggan is set to headline the Folk By The Sea Festival in Kiama on September 12-14. Festival-goers will have the chance to hear original songs from his upcoming album, including a special track dedicated to Helensburgh...

Tyneesha Williams

September 2025

Sport & Leisure

Wollongong club welcomes bespoke bike trails for mountain riders

For a sport that outsiders think is obsessed with machinery and technology, mountain biking is majorly connected to nature – which is what Illawarra enthusiasts are about to embrace with 20 kilometres of purpose-built trails now open.

Tyneesha Williams

September 2025

Sport & Leisure

Get friends and fun on track with Little Athletics in Helensburgh

Helensburgh Little Athletics Club has been bringing family, fun and fitness together for 40 years. This year, they’re fostering friendship with their ‘bring a buddy’ campaign. “We encourage people to reach out to their friends who’ve never...

Tyneesha Williams

September 2025

Science & Nature

Enjoy free guided walks and spring flowers at Rhododendron and Rainforest Gardens

Volunteers at The Illawarra Rhododendron and Rainforest Gardens will offer free guided rainforest walks to visitors every Saturday and Sunday in September.

Tyneesha Williams

September 2025

News

Shhh … 2025’s Teacher Librarian of the Year lets us in on a school’s secret heart

Helensburgh’s Gina Krohn is showing how a great teacher librarian can turn the library into the heart of the school. Named the 2025 Teacher Librarian of the Year by the School Library Association of NSW, she was recognised for her outstanding work in a primary school and her advocacy for teacher librarians across the country.

Tyneesha Williams

September 2025

News

Green thumbs eat up Edible Garden Trail tips

Sarah and James Renwick will open their garden gates for November’s Illawarra Edible Garden Trail, welcoming trail-goers to their lavish Austinmer backyard garden. “Gardeners are a pretty good mob, you might go to the native plant nursery at the...

Tyneesha Williams

August 2025

Sport & Leisure

Rego is open and Illawarra cricketers are set for an exciting summer

Registrations are now open at all cricket clubs in the Illawarra for the summer season beginning in October. Senior cricketers in the Cricket Illawarra competition, spanning from 1st to 4th grade, will return to the field early in the month, with...

Tyneesha Williams

August 2025

Sport & Leisure

Kids in Care Cup returns to Corrimal for spring rugby league carnival

Over 60 Aboriginal teams from around New South Wales will travel to Wollongong for the Illawarra Titans Kids in Care Cup on Saturday, September 20, and Sunday 21. “Not just in New South Wales but all over the country, we still have a large...

Tyneesha Williams

August 2025

News

Helensburgh fireys celebrate half-century of care

Helensburgh Fire and Rescue celebrated 50 years of service on August 15. “It’s an honor to stand before you today as we celebrate 50 years of service from Fire and Rescue New South Wales. Fifty years ago, the fire station was built with one...

Tyneesha Williams

August 2025