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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

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

7 hours ago

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

News

Value of volunteering on display at Wollongong’s 2025 Volunteer Expo

40 charities and community organisations set up stall at Town Hall on Wednesday for Wollongong Volunteer Expo. Attendees had the chance to explore local volunteering opportunities and ask questions to organisations across public health...

Tyneesha Williams

June 2025

News

Strong cross-cultural friendship helped to build Vietnam War Comradeship Monument

An unlikely Illawarra friendship between a Vietnam War veteran and a Vietnamese refugee has highlighted the positive contribution that refugees have on Australian communities.

Tyneesha Williams

June 2025

Health & Wellness

New local social enterprise aims to make exercise ‘For Funsies’

Local marketing professional Elise Sinclair is set to launch a new social enterprise to make fitness inclusive, non-competitive and accessible for women and girls – or, as she puts it, just ‘For Funsies’.

Tyneesha Williams

June 2025

News

Prof Kate Curtis awarded AO in 2025 King’s Birthday Honours List

After three decades of serving on the frontline of healthcare, Professor Kate Curtis has been awarded an Officer of the Order of Australia in the General Division as part of The King’s Birthday 2025 Honours list.

Tyneesha Williams

June 2025

Arts & culture

MerrigongX creator invites us on a walk through love and loss as ‘Dog People’ comes to IPAC

Local theatre maker Lucy Heffernan explores love, loyalty and loss in MerrigongX’s latest show, Dog People, which will run from Thursday, June 19 to 21 at Illawarra Performing Arts Centre.

Tyneesha Williams

June 2025

Photo Feature

Kites soar by the sea at Thirroul festival’s new family picnic day

Family Kite Day took off for the first time at 2025’s Thirroul Seaside & Arts Festival, with rainbows and ribbons flying high against blue winter skies last Saturday.

Tyneesha Williams

June 2025

What's On

What’s On in Pride Month in Wollongong

June is Pride Month and there’s lots of ways to celebrate our LGBTIQA+ community in Wollongong, including an art festival, dance parties and rainbow badge making workshops at your library.

Tyneesha Williams

June 2025

Food & Travel

UOW professor enlists Food Warriors in gardening program for students

Thirroul’s Professor Karen Charlton is on a mission to make the food systems of the Illawarra and Shoalhaven “more sustainable, healthy and equitable” for growers and consumers.

Tyneesha Williams

May 2025

News

Visitors seize chance to hold a hose at NSW Fire and Rescue Open Day

On Saturday, May 10th, local fire stations welcomed families for NSW Fire and Rescue Open Day. Visitors were invited to grab a sausage sandwich, explore the firetrucks, have a turn on the hose, collect show bags and sign up for free fire detector...

Tyneesha Williams

May 2025

Food & Travel

Food, recipes and friendship exchanged at Unanderra Crop Swap

Monthly crop swaps across the Illawarra are connecting locals with more than free fruit and veg. Ester Neyers, who runs the Unanderra Crop Swap, says the events are a great way for people to connect with their local community.

Tyneesha Williams

May 2025

Clubs & Community

Great reviews for NINA’s Cafe Club: ‘One of the best groups I’ve joined in my life’

Local Not-For-Profit organisation, Northern Illawarra Neighbour Aid (NINA) helps clients from Helensburgh to Woonona to live independently. NINA organises social groups such as Cafe Club, which improves quality of life by addressing social...

Tyneesha Williams

May 2025