Tara Donnelly is Canstar Blue’s Utilities Editor, leading the team that focuses on energy, telecommunications and consumer technology. She has spent more than a decade covering these topics in Australia, the US and Canada, and has authored over 500 Canstar Blue articles.
Her expertise has seen her appear in national media including 9 News, 7 News, Sunrise, the ABC , The Australian Financial Review, 4BC Radio and The Sydney Morning Herald.
Tara has been nominated for multiple awards for her technology reporting, including Canstar Blue’s highly commended recognition for Best Consumer Technology Coverage in 2024.
She has a Bachelor of Communications from the University of Canberra and is passionate about simplifying complex subjects so consumers aren’t just informed, they’re connected and confident.
You can read more of Tara's published articles and follow Tara on LinkedIn.
Posted by April 15th 2025
Optus customers are the latest group of Aussies to be hit with a price rise, with the telco quietly increasing costs across its range of postpaid mobile plans. Plans prices have jumped by $3 per month …
Posted by April 14th 2025
NBN 250 is widely available from NBN providers offering plenty of speed for your needs. Compare NBN 250 plans at Canstar Blue.
Posted by April 9th 2025
Finding the best mesh WiFi system for your home can easily improve your internet performance. Learn about mesh networking with Canstar Blue.
Posted by April 9th 2025
The Premium NBN 100 speed tier is the fastest of what’s available on the NBN and is suitable for larger households and intensive users.
Posted by April 8th 2025
Pay as you go (PAYG) phone plans are still popular and start from just $1. Canstar Blue compares popular PAYG phone plans in this review.
Posted by April 14th 2025
The Standard Plus speed tier is the second-fastest on the fixed line NBN, yielding speeds up to 50Mbps download and 20Mbps upload.
Posted by April 2nd 2025
KEY POINTS Providers like Aussie Broadband and Flip offer affordable plans tailored for seniors, often including home phone services. Seniors should choose internet speeds based on their internet usage needs. Seniors can check availability at …
Posted by April 2nd 2025
AGL versus Alinta Energy. Canstar Blue compares these two energy retailers across QLD, NSW, VIC and SA. See which retailer is cheapest.
Posted by April 2nd 2025
If you're looking to ward off bill shock and keep things flexible with a prepaid mobile plan, there's hundreds of options on the Aussie market to suit every user and budget. But sorting through what's …
Posted by April 2nd 2025
iPhones don't come cheap, but if you're absolutely set on a new Apple smartphone, you can still find a great phone plan deal. The newest iPhones are available on plans from Telstra, Optus, and Vodafone, …