Amanda Dardanis

Amanda Dardanis

Journalist & Senior Content Editor

 

Amanda Dardanis is a seasoned journalist, feature writer and content creator of 25 years, who has written for leading newspapers and magazines in Australia and the UK on health, property, politics and arts and culture.

In the UK Amanda held senior posts at Marie Claire, Woman’s Own and the Mail on Sunday. After a move to the Athens Riviera, she was a Greece destination specialist for The Times.

Since returning to her Brisbane roots, Amanda has worked as a Senior Commercial Content Editor at Suddenly, producing print, digital and social content for big brands including The Good Guys and House of Wellness, and regularly contributes in-depth insurance and lifestyle articles to Youi on topics that matter to Australians. When she’s off the clock, you’ll usually find her by the sea – or at the cinema.

Written by Amanda Dardanis

Driving offences
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29 Surprising Driving Offences – And 3 That Sound Illegal but Aren’t

To help prevent your road habits from denting your bank balance (and potentially impacting your car insurance premiums), we’ve rounded up the most surprising driving offences across Australia.
Car accident without car insurance
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Not-at-fault Car Accident Without Insurance: What Happens Next?

What can you expect if you’re involved in a not-at-fault car accident without insurance in Australia? Here’s how car insurance and liability typically works.
What weather warnings actually mean for you
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Weather Warnings in Australia – and What They Mean for You

To help you understand what severe weather warnings really mean for you, we explain some common confusions around Australian weather warnings.
Preparing your home for stormy weather and floods
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Building Resilience: Preparing Your Home for Stormy Weather

Australia’s changing climate is unleashing more extreme weather disasters and our building codes may not be enough. Learn how to prepare your home.
A couple looking for information on a first home buyer loan on a laptop
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Cheat Sheet for First Home Buyer Loans

Buying your first home is an exciting milestone in so many ways.
Mobile phone fines
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Mobile Phone Fines Across the World

Across the globe, mobile phone fines are as ubiquitous as the devices themselves, with governments seeking to minimise the dangers posed by scrolling, texting, searching and chatting while driving.
Veteran firefighters Jim Smith and Mark Dobson
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Introducing Jim Smith & Mark Dobson: Meet Our Bushfire Experts

Ordinary Courage's Jim Smith and Mark Dobson have teamed up with Youi to better physically and mentally prepare Australians for bushfire season.
Building insurance cover
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Storm, Fire, Flood: What Does Building Insurance Cover?

Living in Australia means living with the reality that natural disasters and extreme weather events including storms, fires and floods can – and are increasingly likely to – happen.
Emergency bushfire alerts
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Bushfire Alerts and Apps: The Technology to Help Keep You Safe

Your guide to the useful Australian bushfire apps and official emergency alerts you can access to help you prepare your home and family for bushfires.
Bushfire preparation when you’re stuck at home
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What to do if You’re Stuck at Home During a Bushfire

How to increase your chances of survival if you’re caught in a bushfire: An essential guide to bushfire preparation and what to do during and after the fire.
How to prepare for a bushfire mentally
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How to Prepare Your Mind for a Bushfire

Being bushfire ready means knowing how to prepare for a bushfire psychologically. Here’s what to expect, plus tips on how to prepare children and face stress.
Bushfire safety
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Bushfire Decision Time: Know When to Go

Australia faces intense bushfires, making leaving early your best bushfire safety plan. Here’s how to prepare your home and occupants to leave early.