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 February 27th 2023
The Australian Competition and Consumer Commission (ACCC) has released full details on proposed variations to broadband pricing submitted by NBN Co that, if approved, could cause internet bills to double over the next decade. NBN Co …
Posted by July 22nd 2022
Apple's newest smartphone, the more-affordable iPhone SE, hit Aussie stores in late March, offering buyers a lower-priced alternative to the premium iPhone 13 series. With a retail price beginning at $719, the 2022 edition of …
Posted by May 12th 2022
It’s been a long time coming, but Google's home-grown Pixel brand has finally entered the premium wearables game, with the launch of the first-ever Pixel Watch. While the debut wasn’t exactly a surprise, it’s a welcome …
Posted by May 12th 2022
Google has revealed the latest member of the Google Pixel smartphone family: the smaller, more affordable Google Pixel 6a. The bouncing baby handset delivers many of the features of the flagship Pixel 6 and Pixel …
Posted by July 1st 2022
Telstra has confirmed its long-awaited 5G wholesale service will go live in July, giving more customers potential access to the next-generation mobile technology. The news is a game-changer for Telstra Mobile Virtual Network Operators (MVNOs), who …
Posted by June 15th 2022
Telstra's monthly one-day-only sale is back — cutting the price of big-name smartphones by up to $250, and offering discounts on new home internet and SIM-only mobile plans. Locked in for Thursday, May 5, Telstra …
Posted by February 27th 2023
Telstra has paid out more than $1.73 million in refunds — and a hefty half-million dollar fine — after an investigation found the telco had overcharged thousands of its customers. The Australian Communications and Media Authority …
Posted by August 9th 2022
Early 2022 has been a banner period for smartphone releases, with new premium devices from Apple, OPPO, Samsung, and Motorola all hitting Australian shores. One of the biggest launches has been this year's flagship Samsung …
Posted by May 15th 2024
WiFi dongles – or USB modems – and pocket WiFi are becoming increasingly popular due to the drop in price of mobile broadband. Usually, you need a mobile broadband plan to make use of either …
Posted by April 8th 2022
The Australian Communications and Media Authority (ACMA) is laying down the law to stop SIM-swap fraudsters, announcing that it will introduce new industry rules to protect customers later this year. Designed to enforce stronger identity checks …