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 February 22nd 2024
Tangerine is the latest Aussie telco to suffer a major data breach, after the personal details of 232,000 customers were stolen by hackers. Tangerine said in a statement that the hack occurred February 18, with management …
Posted by March 10th 2025
Providers like Amaysim, Telstra, Optus and Vodafone let you choose your own mobile number. Find out how to do it with Canstar Blue
Posted by April 3rd 2024
The completion of the NBN rollout means most Australians might already be on an NBN plan. But with so many plans on offer, it can be hard to choose which provider is right for you, …
Posted by October 2nd 2024
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Posted by October 2nd 2024
Global roaming is convenient, but it can also be costly. So here are some ways you can avoid a nasty bill when you get back home.
Posted by February 21st 2024
This where Canstar Blue comes in. If you're on the hunt for the very cheapest NBN plans from providers big and small, we've got you covered. Using our extensive NBN database, we've picked out the …
Posted by February 13th 2024
Ready for faster home internet, but concerned about paying more on your broadband bill? TPG's newest deal for upgrading customers offers superior speeds, as well as a sweet discount on plan prices. For a limited time, …
Posted by February 8th 2024
On the hunt for a striking new smartphone with a budget-friendly price tag? Iconic brand Nokia and mobile challenger OPPO have each dropped brand-new devices, with both handsets featuring striking colours, hefty batteries and big …
Posted by February 7th 2024
Australia's consumer watchdog has slammed LG's attempt to track down dangerous solar batteries, piling the pressure on the electronics giant to ramp up its recall efforts. At the urging of the Australian Competition and Consumer Commission …
Posted by February 26th 2025
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