Amanda Rogers

Amanda Rogers is a Brisbane-based journalist with more than 12 years’ experience covering national affairs, health policy, and investigations. She began her career at local newsrooms in Queensland, moving quickly from general reporting to specialising in public-interest stories—particularly where government decisions affect everyday services. Her work has included watchdog reporting on hospital funding, aged-care oversight, and emergency management preparedness, alongside explainers that translate complex policy into clear, evidence-based coverage.Amanda has contributed to breaking-news coverage during major weather events and has interviewed senior officials across federal and state levels. Colleagues note her meticulous approach to sourcing and her ability to verify documents under tight deadlines. In recent years, she has focused on data-driven journalism, building story packages that combine interviews, statistics, and on-the-ground reporting. Amanda was recognised for her series examining health access disparities across regional communities and continues to refine her beat with a strong commitment to accuracy, fairness, and public transparency.