Tara Donnelly is Canstar Blue’s Utilities Editor, leading the team that focuses on energy, telecommunications and consumer technology, across news, reviews and how-tos. Tara has spent more than a decade covering these topics in Australia, the US and Canada, which means she’s written about countless product launches and industry changes, including the rise of 5G, Australia’s ongoing NBN rollout, the recent years of energy price volatility and the rise of renewable energy sources.
Tara also has long experience in writing within the comparison industry, giving her great insights into the information consumers want when determining which plan or device will best meet their needs, while time spent in the financial sector before turning her talent to content lets her crunch the numbers on price with ease. Tara leads the coverage of Canstar Blue’s ratings and awards for the internet and phone sectors and is an expert at advising consumers on how to use comparison tools to find the best power, internet or phone deal.
Her expertise has seen her appear in national media including 9 News, 7 News, Sunrise, the ABC and The Sydney Morning Herald.
Tara 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.
Posted by October 11th 2022
If you're eyeing Google's 2022 flagship smartphones, the Google Pixel 7 and Google Pixel 7 Pro, both devices are now available to pre-order from telcos and major retailers. However, with prices beginning at $999 for …
Posted by May 29th 2024
The final big-name, high-end smartphone drop of 2022 is here, with Google's Pixel 7 and Pixel 7 Pro now officially unveiled and available to pre-order. The successors to last year's excellent Google Pixel 6 series, …
Posted by October 5th 2022
When it's time to upgrade to a new smartphone, buying on a telco plan is a simple way to spread out your payments and avoid dropping hundreds on a device upfront. But with more providers …
Posted by November 10th 2023
Note: Although this page was published during the Optus cyberattack in September 2022, the switching advice may still be useful for Optus customers considering a change of provider after the November 2023 network outage. Prices …
Posted by September 27th 2022
You’ve probably heard that Optus has suffered a massive data breach, with hackers potentially gaining access to the personal information of millions of Australian customers. It’s one of the largest data breaches in Australia history, …
Posted by September 21st 2022
Apple's iPhone 14 range is now available to buy — but with prices beginning from $1,399 upfront, these are far from the most affordable models on the market. If you don't quite have that much …
Posted by October 16th 2023
The wait is over: Apple has finally unveiled its 2022 flagship iPhone series. The iPhone 14 range includes better battery, industry-leading performance, upgraded cameras and the newest iOS 16 operating system, alongside essentials such as …
Posted by September 6th 2022
Ready to take on-the-go music to the next level? Huawei's newest premium wireless earbuds have arrived in Australia, pairing stylish and comfortable design with high-fidelity audio and industry-leading noise cancellation. The Huawei FreeBuds Pro 2 offer …
Posted by March 15th 2023
If you're a Telstra customer on the hunt for your next binge-watch, the telco is now offering a free three-month subscription to Apple TV+ with selected plans and products. Home to critically-acclaimed originals such as Ted …
Posted by August 18th 2022
More Australians are switching to smaller NBN providers in 2022 — and upgrading to faster speeds as the 'big four' broadband sellers see a slightly declining market share. The Australian Competition and Consumer Commission (ACCC) has …