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Amber LilleySouth West Editor

Amber grew up in the South West eager to tell regional stories, and worked as a journalist-photographer in the Goldfields for four years following her studies. Amber returned to the Bunbury area in early 2024 as the editor for six regional newspapers in the South West with a passion for promoting women in sport, enjoying the local community, and following politics and court-happenings.

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PoliticsPremiumRoad safety campaign launched following soaring road toll

A soaring national road toll has forced the Federal Government to launch a road safety campaign ahead of Christmas, as another motorcyclist was killed in WA. 

Dylan Caporn and Amber Lilley

Regional WAPremiumRoadworks dent seamless South West run on new ring road

Travellers along the new Bunbury Outer Ring Road will have to wait until the multi-lane Bussell Highway redevelopment is completed part way through next year for a seamless trip down south, Rita Saffioti says.

Amber Lilley

I WANNA GO HOMEVideoCommentsPremier Roger Cook performs classic shanty tune in Bunbury

Premier Roger Cook has showed off his inner shantyman, belting out his own rendition of a classic The Beach Boys track in Bunbury. 

Amber Lilley

IN PICTURESPremiumMargaret River’s Miss Chow’s officially opened

Margaret River’s newest eatery hosted its grand opening at the weekend with Miss Chow’s offering a contemporary south-east Asian feast for all.

Amber Lilley

SWIMMING, SWIMMING, SWIMMINGScorching South West summer heats up

A scorching summer has only just begun as residents and travellers in the South West head to the beach to cool down this week. 

Josiah McMeekin and Amber Lilley

in pictures PremiumBunbury awash with colour and festive cheer

The Bunbury CBD was awash with colour and Christmas cheer at the weekend as the annual Christmas parade made its way through town. 

Amber Lilley

GOOD TIDINGS PremiumChristmas parade spreads festive cheer in Bunbury

Jingle Bells sounded out across Bunbury’s CBD at the weekend as the annual Christmas parade made it’s way through town. 

Amber Lilley

NOW CONNECTEDPremiumOptus general manager lauds 5G services in the South West

Optus has upgraded eight of its 20 towers in the Capes area, which general manager Dave Morrissey says will mean a “substantially better network experience” for Busselton and the surrounding communities.

Amber Lilley

Real estate movesPremiumBunbury real estate principal expands south

A Bunbury real estate principal is expanding his services further south after a successful merger with the former Professionals Busselton and Dunsborough offices. 

Amber Lilley

HAVES AND HAVE-NOTSVideoPremiumFunding and infrastructure needed to keep girls in sport

Women and girls playing sport in the South West has grown exponentially, but the decades-old infrastructure which houses local clubs is not keeping pace with the increase, South West clubs fear.

Amber Lilley

DONATIONS WELCOMEPremiumToy appeal aims to have all children part of Christmas joy

Hoping to have no Bunbury children miss out on the joy of unwrapping presents on Christmas Day, Aussie Bunbury is again running a gift appeal. 

Amber Lilley

FOCUS ON SAFETY PremiumSouthern Ports recognised with safety awards

Southern Ports has been recognised on a national stage taking home two highly commended safety awards.

Amber Lilley