Tara Donnelly

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.




How solar energy works

How do solar panels work?

Posted by November 27th 2024

How is it possible to turn sunlight into electricity for your home? Canstar Blue takes a look at solar power and how it works.



Is my modem NBN compatible?

Posted by September 24th 2024

With the NBN rollout complete but with some homes scoring a speed and connection upgrade, but when it comes to upgrading to a better NBN plan, you may not benefit from the network’s full potential …


iPhone 16 series

Apple announces iPhone 16 and iPhone 16 Pro series

Posted by October 1st 2024

Apple's 2024 iPhone series is official, with the tech giant unveiling four new high-end smartphones with upgraded features and specs. The iPhone 16, iPhone 16 Plus, iPhone 16 Pro and iPhone 16 Pro Max come …



Close-up of red fuel bowser.

How to save 10c a litre on fuel with Ampol Energy

Posted by September 25th 2024

Keen for some price pain relief on both your home power bills and trips to the bowser? Then it could be time to check out Ampol Energy and its attractive fuel discount offer. That’s right, petrol …


NBN installation costs

How much does NBN installation cost?

Posted by February 26th 2025

KEY POINTS Standard NBN connections typically have no installation cost, but fees may apply if additional equipment, wiring, or upgrades are required. There are several different NBN connection types, ranging from FTTP to Satellite. NBN …


iPhone 16 in blue and pink

The best iPhone 16 deals and trade-in offers in Australia

Posted by September 14th 2024

Apple's all-new iPhone 16 series combines premium hardware with cutting-edge software and AI: but while many Australians will be keen to upgrade, these are far from the cheapest phones on the market. Although outright prices …