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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.

Local Business

Why Helensburgh’s Grace Barlow started her own home care service

Inspired by her grandmother, and determined to treat older people with the dignity they deserve, a Helensburgh woman has launched her own home care service.

Tyneesha Williams

16 hours ago

News

Wollongong Lantern Parade shines a light on local peace movement as world marks 80 years since atomic bombings

More than 100 people carrying lanterns, lights and peace signs gathered in Wollongong last Saturday for a vigil to mark 80 years since the atomic bombings of the Japanese cities of Hiroshima and Nagasaki in World War II.

Tyneesha Williams

August 2025

Clubs & Community

Need a Feed’s 12-hour mission to get a mobile food van on the road

Twelve hours, 12 teams and one big goal - to get a mobile food van on the road helping those doing it tough across the Illawarra. The Need a Feed Swim Challenge will take over the UOW Aquatic Centre on September 21 to raise funds for the local charity’s Mindful Meals program as demand for its services grows.

Tyneesha Williams

August 2025

Science & Nature

Look out! Marsupials about: WIRES calls on drivers to take care on our roads

Drivers are being warned to take extra care at dawn and dusk as winter is a dangerous season for wildlife on our roads. “With the shorter winter days, there’s more of a chance that cars will cause problems with wildlife on the roads,“ says Jennifer Kay, an Illawarra branch volunteer with the Wildlife Information, Rescue and Education Service (WIRES).

Tyneesha Williams

August 2025

Arts & culture

‘Could have heard a pin drop’: Awe from crowd at Wollongong NAIDOC concert

On July 3, Yuin musicians Ron ‘Callo’ Callaghan and Kyarna-Rose performed a free Music and Tea concert at Wollongong Art Gallery, in celebration of NAIDOC week 2025. Renowned Wodi Wodi and Dharawal Elder Dr Aunty Joyce Donovan welcomed the...

Tyneesha Williams

August 2025

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