Amanda Dardanis
Senior Commercial 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 Commercial Content Editor at Suddenly, producing print, digital and social content for major brands including The Good Guys, Youi, Nestle and House of Wellness. When she’s off the clock, you’ll usually find her by the sea – or at the cinema.
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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.
September 27, 2024
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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.
September 06, 2024
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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.
September 06, 2024
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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.
September 06, 2024
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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.
June 07, 2024
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Digital Driver’s Licences: What Are the Rules This Holiday Season?
If you’re one of the many adventure-loving Australians planning a road trip these holidays – and you’re also among those who’ve shifted to the convenience of a digital driver’s licence – you may be wondering if your digital version will be accepted interstate.
December 15, 2023
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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.
December 04, 2023
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Driving Offences You Probably Didn't Know About
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.
November 20, 2023
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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.
November 20, 2023