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 September 13th 2023
Apple's 2023 'Wonderfull' event is all about new tech — and although the iPhone 15 and iPhone 15 Pro phones are undoubtedly the stars of the show, there's also a new range of smartwatches set …
Posted by September 3rd 2024
Happy iPhone Day to all who celebrate! The 2023 editions of Apple's iconic smartphones have finally been revealed, bringing a powerhouse new chipset, better cameras, and a tougher design - albeit it with a bigger …
Posted by May 29th 2024
5G in Australia: key points 5G is a next-generation mobile technology that offers faster-than-ever speeds for mobile phones, tablets, and more. Telstra, Vodafone and Optus have switched on 5G in limited areas, and are currently …
Posted by September 6th 2023
The ongoing NBN fibre upgrade rollout has shown plenty of love to standalone dwellings, by giving homes and businesses the option to upgrade to fast Fibre to the Premises technology. But for renters and homeowners …
Posted by August 30th 2023
NBN Co's fight to win back rural customers — and fend off rival satellite service Starlink — is far from over. But in good news for the network, the company's newly-launched Sky Muster Plus Premium …
Posted by October 22nd 2024
Woolworths, Coles, ALDI and Kogan each offer a range of mobile phone plans. For consumers in the market for a prepaid deal, you could find a great deal.
Posted by September 8th 2023
The runaway success of this year's FIFA Women's World Cup has shone a long-overdue spotlight on women's sport in Oz, thanks to a spellbinding semi-final run from the Matildas. But new data from Optus highlights …
Posted by August 24th 2023
Vodafone is clearing space for the upcoming iPhone 15 by dropping prices on some of this year's most-wanted phones, including the iPhone 14 series. For a limited time, customers can save up to $350 on the …
Posted by October 3rd 2023
Yet another popular Australian telco has quietly increased the price of its SIM-only phone plans — meaning impacted customers will now pay up to $60 more each year for their mobile service. Aussie Broadband has revised …
Posted by August 11th 2023
Australia's consumer watchdog is once again prompting homes and businesses to shop around for a better deal on electricity, after recent energy price rises saw costs jump as much as 20% above default pricing – …