Tyneesha Williams

Industry chiefs unite for 20th year of Vinnies sleepout While homelessness in the Illawarra has reached unprecedented highs this year, the number of company leaders spending a... theillawarraflame.com.au/industry-chief…

Finding the real world We live in societies and in the process create our own worlds, using language and folklore to impose arbitrary order on the complexity of the cosmos. This ordering of reality helps us to... theillawarraflame.com.au/finding-the-re…

Nannas rock Gong with protest songs The Illawarra Knitting Nannas Against Greed (IKNAG) swapped their needles for song sheets to deliver an anthemic protest outside the office of Wollongong MP... theillawarraflame.com.au/nannas-rock-go…

City march commemorates Nakba in Wollongong Wollongong was among cities around the world that hosted Nakba commemorations on Friday. Nakba means “catastrophe” in Arabic. It... theillawarraflame.com.au/city-march-com…

Make it for Mum: CWA shares best recipes for homemade gifts This Sunday, May 10 is Mother's Day. Want to impress the family with something homemade? Thanks to Marion... theillawarraflame.com.au/make-it-for-mu…

Revealed: the Illawarra’s best gigs in May While there’s an autumn chill in the air this month, our music scene is heating up. Following a successful March 2025 festival weekend at... theillawarraflame.com.au/revealed-the-i…

Pair’s resonance brings sound and breathing together Woodcarving, breathwork and a beautiful, live guitar – such as the pleasures awaiting attendees of an immersive... theillawarraflame.com.au/pairs-resonanc…

Working relationship just grew naturally for farm friends Simone Potter has a background in teaching and counselling and Layla Taylor is a former family lawyer and swim... theillawarraflame.com.au/working-relati…

A toast to the volunteers who’ve kept Coledale RSL club alive This month marks three years since Coledale RSL reopened its doors after financial issues following the... theillawarraflame.com.au/a-toast-to-the…

Lagoon planting party prepares ground for cockatoo comeback Any glossy black cockatoos finding quality shelter in the Bellambi Lagoon in the future might have Keiraville CWA... theillawarraflame.com.au/lagoon-plantin…

Some 2026 media recommendations to take the edge off. Music media, film & television, books and podcast recommendations for those wanting to relax and be entertained this year. tyneesha.com/other/some-202…

Illawarra’s dementia advocate that the years cannot stop At 97 years young, Val Fell OAM shows no signs of slowing down. Recently named as one of the NSW 2026 Local Women of the... theillawarraflame.com.au/illawarras-dem…

Fresh talent takes flight at Wollongong Short Film Festival More than 900 people packed out UOW University Hall to see a variety of locally made movies united by a bird... theillawarraflame.com.au/fresh-talent-t…

Rally for refugees highlights plight of forgotten people A crowd of more than 200 people gathered at the Wollongong Town Hall on a Sunday in March to demand justice for those... theillawarraflame.com.au/rally-for-refu…

Shift to dune care was natural step for award-winning volunteer While Wollongong residents often enjoy the pristine sands of Puckey’s Estate for a morning stroll... theillawarraflame.com.au/shift-to-dune-…

More money for trees – and how forests can help our city breathe Wollongong City Council has secured $480,000 under the NSW Government’s Greening Our City program,... theillawarraflame.com.au/more-money-for…

Plant program brings residents with dementia back to nature As the number of Australians with dementia climbs toward half a million, Illawarra horticulturalist Narelle Happ... theillawarraflame.com.au/plant-program-…

Riled residents resist plan to upend Bellambi housing About 100 people have rallied at Bellambi Beach to protest against plans for land that has been a housing commission area... theillawarraflame.com.au/riled-resident…

Faster arts grant system grows southern branch After 13 years of funding over $100,000 in grassroots projects in Wollongong, including the very first Yours and Owls Festival, a proven... theillawarraflame.com.au/faster-arts-gr…

April’s guide to the Illawarra’s best gigs This month, Illawarra’s music scene offers high-energy shows for every kind of fan. Those looking for fresh faces can check out up-and-coming... theillawarraflame.com.au/aprils-guide-t…